It's quite a walk but worthwhile! Also beautifull views! And go to Al Borducan! Lovely food and the Elixer Borducan is delicious. But don't drink too much, you have to walk down again.
it s my opinion that everybody ld visit this place. when i was a baby i started to visit these monuments and everytime it s something new
We had a "social" dinner there and it was a very welcoming place, great view, great food, very friendly staff, great dessert!
I loved the walk up through all the chapels, if you prefer, you can walk from the top of the mountain down, it might be a little easier
I'd like to share my feeling for this place because it's simply amazing....I was born in Varese and I spent a lot of time up there especially when you desire recover yourself... From up there you have a superb view and in a clear day you are able to see Milan.It's a Mystical place for me.
It's a long pilgrimage to the top but each chapel has interesting tableaus to study. At the top luttle narrow passages provide exciting routes to new discoveries of the old Italy. Full of history and the sacred with good restaurants in which to stop for a glass of wine and to plan the next visit.
I consider this a must. Unesco Heritage, a walk along 16th century chapels, original well preserved wooden sculptures representing the last days of Jesus. A real treasure. On top the village is fine, restaurants and bars slightly overpriced.
Interesting capelli strung along a hiking route. Wooded hillside, nice views from top. Old walls & gates, even red Poste Italia box on an old Villa wall made for good photos.
It was one of my best experiences of the trip. The journey to the top of the mountain and the walk down seeing all of the Biblical representations of Jesus Christ. Would definitely like to visit again one day. Luckily, it was not raining when I was there in mid-November.
Walking trails and the 'pilgrimage' route are fantastic. It can be hard work as it is walking up a mountain side however a funicular railway runs at weekends and special events and there is a car park for easy car access from Varese. The village of Santa Maria is unique , quirky and very interesting with high class hotels and restaurants. The interior of the church in the village is amazing. From the car park level there is a lift to take you to the church if required making the mountainside accessible to all