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The small sacred monument we encounter on Monte Gottero is perhaps the perfect place for a brief moment of reflection. A few years ago, Christiane Völkel commented on the wonderfully fitting sentence by the Italian poet Francesco Petrarch (who lived in the 14th century), "Everywhere one has heaven above oneself," as follows: "What is the use of prayer? This question moves me (...) I have found for myself the answer and the certainty that when I pray I am with the Lord, or rather, that when I pray he is often noticeably closer to me than usual. Thus, I retain the possibility of pouring out my heart to him (...) This intimacy with him makes me believe in him."

A beautiful mountain pass at 1,400 meters. There's a refuge, a small chapel, a monument—in short, everything you'd expect in a place like this. There's even a small clothing store. The only thing that's jarring is the constant noise of a combustion engine, which I assume is a generator for the refuge's operation.

Suitable for cooling off after many hours of walking

A roof useful for shelter in case of bad weather

Mount Gottero is the highest in the entire Val di Vara and from the top you can enjoy an unparalleled 360 degree view

Passo 2 santi, known for its winter facilities, but it is also possible to stop in summer, there is a bar and restaurant and a way to stock up on water

a place to rest in the cool and sheltered just below the cross of Monte Gottero.

Crossroads that leads to monte gottero or to the mouth of the three borders! Beware of the Wolf!