Sacra di San Michele – Shelter on the Via Crucis loop from Chiusa di San Michele

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Italy

Piedmont

Torino

Chiusa Di San Michele

Sacra di San Michele – Shelter on the Via Crucis loop from Chiusa di San Michele

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Sacra di San Michele – Shelter on the Via Crucis loop from Chiusa di San Michele

03:39

8.43km

550m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 30, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.21 km

Colle della Croce Nera

Mountain Pass

2.60 km

Ruins of the Castle of Avigliana

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These ancient ruins nestled on the summit a few steps from the Sagra di San Michele and surrounded by mountains, make you imagine being in a fantasy setting.

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2.64 km

View of the Sacra di San Michele and the Cottian Alps

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a very simple tour up to Ciabergia peak, then pay close attention when going down through very thick woods, practically non-existent path

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2.81 km

Sacra di San Michele

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did you know that the Sacra di San Michele is the symbol of Piedmont? beautiful!

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4.51 km

A shelter offers shelter from the elements to wayfarers and pilgrims undertaking the Stations of the Cross. There are also benches and an outdoor picnic table for better weather. Either way, it's a good excuse for a break.

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4.83 km

The Wolf's Den

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Natural cavity in the fractures of serpentinite, called a "cave" with some optimistic - but interesting - character.

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5.25 km

CAI-UGET fountain and picnic table

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Rest area with picnic table and drinking fountain.

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5.58 km

Bosco delle Meraviglie

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The Forest of Wonders is an enchanted place populated by gnomes, elves, fairies, knights, wolves, witches and much more.
In fact, walking in the shade of the trees, you can …

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5.71 km

Via Crucis to the Sacra di San Michele

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The Via Crucis is formed on an ancient mule track, which is lined with XV stone crosses, which leads to the beautiful village of San Petro and finally to the …

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8.43 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.92 km

2.36 km

1.33 km

627 m

128 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.96 km

2.50 km

1.69 km

241 m

Elevation

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Highest point (870 m)

Lowest point (360 m)

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Friday 9 October

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Comments

April 24, 2024,Anello Abbazia Di San Michele da San Pietro di Torino

Fascinating route of difficulty E which crosses an ancient mule track up to the Abbey of San Michele.

Not recommended on rainy days and/or with very wet ground.

The route does not present any particular difficulties, except for the high difference in altitude, so a minimum amount of athletic preparation is recommended.

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June 25, 2023,Sacra di San Michele - Piemonte - ♥️🇮🇹

This hike is a must to reach this magnificent place that can be seen from very far away.

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April 23, 2023,Colle della Sacra di San Michele — Giro ad anello

Quite steep ascent, path visible but not well marked, possibility of refreshments both before the climb and in the upper car park and upon arrival. Path mainly covered by wood on the western side and a little less on the eastern side.

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April 4, 2025,Colle della Sacra di San Michele — Loop tour

The path is really nice but it needs that you are fit. We took more than expected to go up and even more than expected to go down. It was beautiful and worth it but whoever want to take this path needs to know it's not an easy one