View of Santa Maria del Monte – Sacro Monte di Varese loop from Sacro Monte

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Italy

Lombardy

Varese

View of Santa Maria del Monte – Sacro Monte di Varese loop from Sacro Monte

Moderate

4.5

(79)

415

hikers

View of Santa Maria del Monte – Sacro Monte di Varese loop from Sacro Monte

03:50

11.7km

410m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly walkable paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 7, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Parco regionale Campo dei Fiori

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Start point

Train Station

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384 m

View of Santa Maria del Monte

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The views from Santa Maria del Monte offer breathtaking views from the hill, showcasing the beauty of the surrounding landscape and its fascinating architecture. A place not to be missed for picturesque views

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1.16 km

Valico Pizzelle

Mountain Pass

1.89 km

Sacro Monte di Varese

Highlight • Religious Site

It is the mountain of the city but also a place of worship and rich in traditions and works of art

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1.99 km

View from Grand Hotel Campo dei Fiori

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In 1908 a grand hotel with 200 beds was built here. A smaller hotel nearby had another 30 beds. A cable car went up. Everything has been closed since 1968 …

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5.20 km

Cave Entrance

6.13 km

Viewpoint

7.24 km

Belvedere Viewpoint of Campo dei Fiori

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From this panoramic point it is possible to observe a splendid view that extends over Lake Varese and the surrounding mountains.

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7.86 km

Campo dei Fiori Climbing Gym

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7.95 km

View of Sacro Monte and Lake Lugano from Parco Regionale Campo dei Fiori

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This panoramic point offers a breathtaking view of the valley, embracing the Sacro Monte, the Po Valley, Varese, the Rasa, the Valcuvia and, in the distance, Lake Lugano.

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8.20 km

Mount Three Crosses

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On Monte Tre Croci there are three large white crosses in reinforced concrete, a summer destination for many hikers. On its south-western side is the abandoned structure of the Grand Hotel Campo dei Fiori.

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