CAMPIGLIA SOANA Sanctuary of San Besso

From the parking lot, continue on the dirt road towards Pian dell'Azaria. Cross two wooden bridges and then the ascent becomes steeper. Just before the third wooden bridge, the path to San Besso starts on the right (noticeboard and signs). After a few minutes you reach a fork: turn left (path 625). The other path will be the return route. The trail then begins to climb steeply with a zig-zag pattern, on a trail always clearly visible. You then pass the ruins of an alpine hut (Ca' Nuova - 1819 m) which will remain on your right. Continuing to climb in the larch forest, you reach the base of the natural amphitheater that a little further on hosts the sanctuary. After a flat stretch, the path to San Besso is steep again and partly damaged by the passage of cows.

From the sanctuary, reach the pass a few meters away, located to the right when facing the building. From the pass, follow the signs to Campiglia Soana going down towards the valley bottom. The path descends steeply alongside the stream until about 1780 m, where it turns right, first reaching a cross and then the locality Pignon (1630 m). Here turn right and reach the fork passed on the way up. From here, descending to the left, follow the outward route.

Non-slip sole footwear, wind/rain protection, a warm layer, hat, and sunglasses are recommended.

There is a fountain for water refill at the sanctuary.

From state road 460 in Ceresole, turn towards Pont Canavese and, passing through the village, follow the road to the Valle Soana. Through a road with many curves, you pass first Ronco Canavese, then Valprato Soana, and finally Campiglia Soana. Continuing along the road you reach the parking lot where the asphalt ends.

At the end of the road at the bottom of the village, there is a large parking lot.

Page dedicated to the sanctuary on the website of the municipality of Valprato Soana