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Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Snow
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Davide
April 8, 2024
Hiking
Located on the access path to the village of Castel d'Alfero, this sanctuary represents an important place of worship for the people of Alfero.
It is a stone oratory, recently …
It is a stone oratory, recently …
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Verucchio Cammina
August 12, 2024
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Tradition has it that on August 5th of an unspecified year, snow fell on a small plot of land: an extraordinary and miraculous event that induced the inhabitants to build a small church dedicated to the Madonna delle Neve on that land. Only around 1729 do documents tell of an oratory with such a dedication; but at least since the mid-17th century, an ancient and small chapel existed in the same place, left abandoned and forbidden, where an image of the Madonna frescoed on a wall was venerated.
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12.7km
04:24
690m
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Historic trail through Apennine meadows connecting ancient chapels and Alpine memorials with sweeping valley views.
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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.
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Easy hike. Easily walkable paths.
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Elevation 670 m
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