The 20 Most Amazing Peaks around Novalesa

After the Sacra di S. Michele, the abbey of Novalesa is the most important ancient center of Christianity in the Susa Valley. Dedicated to Saints Peter and Andrew, it dates back to the year 726 and was founded as a monastery of monks who followed a "mixed rule", partly Benedictines, partly followers of the doctrine of St. Columbanus. The abbey then passed to the Benedictine monks who held it until 1646, when the Cistercian monks took over, remaining here until 1798. Subsequently, it was controlled by French monks, during the Napoleonic era, until, returning to the hands of the Piedmontese government, it was transformed into a hotel. Only in 1972, therefore in recent times, did the abbey return once again under the control of the Benedictine monks, who still guard it today. It is located in a splendid position, elevated with respect to the nearby Novalesa, amidst meadows in front of the Rocciamelone, another center of spirituality, as on its summit is built the small sanctuary of the Madonna del Rocciamelone. To visit the abbey, it is advisable to book at the following e-mail address: by writing to visite@abbazianovalesa.org.

This refuge is managed and open only during the summer months. It's possible to stop for a break when climbing to the summit of Rocciamelone. It's located approximately halfway between La Riposa and Rocciamelone.

in case of snow be careful not to lose the path

landing place for beginners, or a useful support point to break the climb in 2

The Abbey of Saints Peter and Andrew, also known as the Abbey of (or of) Novalesa, is an ancient Benedictine abbey founded in the 8th century and located in the municipality of Novalesa, in the Susa Valley. Since 1972 the abbey complex has been publicly owned, having been purchased in a dilapidated state by the Province of Turin, now the Metropolitan City of Turin, which entrusted it back to the Benedictine monks. The agreement with the Sublacense Benedictine Congregation has made it possible to enhance the historical and artistic importance of the monument and to spread knowledge of the ancient spiritual, cultural and social tradition of the Benedictine abbey.[1] One of the chapels of the complex houses two important cycles of frescoes from the 11th century, one dedicated to the titular Saint Eldrado and the other, among the first known in the West, to Saint Nicholas of Bari.

Long excursion, starting from Margone and arriving at the Cibrario refuge with 1200 m of altitude difference, difficult but fairly smooth path. Then we continue from the refuge, we climb a fairly steep and delicate climb for a first stretch, immediately after there is a beautiful natural lake and from there the climb begins up to the hill, from the hill there are signs, a scree begins that gradually becomes very tiring and dangerous as you climb because the stones crumble, with a little attention you reach the summit with great difficulty but the view is truly beautiful. Excursion suitable for those who already have a lot of experience.

Starting from Margone the path that goes up to the Cirbrario refuge is very steep but doable with 1200 mt. Up to the Cibrario refuge. You then continue to the Croce Rossa peak, the first part is steep and the path is very steep and delicate…then there are some small lakes to cross and you go up to the hill, there is still a very challenging climb and then you pass on a scree until you go up with a very difficult climb with slippery stones, definitely a climb for experts until the summit is 20164 mt of altitude difference from Margone.

i want to climb the Rocciamelone in April from Susa? Is that possible (is there still snow then) and is it easy to lift with other fellow hikers?