Place to visit
Sacro Monte di Varallo, Italy: what it is and when to go
Sacro Monte di Varallo is a church building in Varallo Sesia, Italy (Cappella XLIV - Cappella di San Carlo) (Quarna Sotto), at 612 m above sea level. Interests: Nature, Mountains, History and Temples. The best time to visit is March to June and September to October. In June there are 15 h 30 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 29. It has articles in 13 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Italy: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Church building in Varallo Sesia, Italy · Nature, Mountains, History, Temples
- Local name
- Cappella XLIV - Cappella di San Carlo
- Where
- Italy
- Elevation
- 612 m
- Best time
- March to June and September to October.
- Nearest airport
- MXP Ferno (VA), 42 km as the crow flies
- Website
- sacrimonti.org
- Protection
- UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Coordinates
- 45.81886, 8.25578
What it is and where
Sacro Monte di Varallo is a church building in Varallo Sesia, Italy (Cappella XLIV - Cappella di San Carlo) (Quarna Sotto), at 612 m above sea level. It has articles in 13 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Italy: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Ricrea la stanza dove soggiornava San Carlo Borromeo quando veniva al Sacro Monte; la statua è opera di Giuseppe Arrigoni (1772); le decorazioni pittoriche attuali sono del 1945.
It is in Quarna Sotto, where this site lists 45 more places to see, 10 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 45.81886, 8.25578; the nearest main airport is Milan Malpensa International Airport (MXP, Ferno (VA)), 42 km as the crow flies. How to get around Italy (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Protection
- UNESCO World Heritage Site
It is one of the Nature, Mountains, History and Temples places in Italy. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Sacro Monte di Varallo is March to June and September to October.
- JanPossible8:51
- FebPossible10:08
- MarBest time11:37
- AprBest time13:19
- MayBest time14:44
- JunBest time15:30
- JulPossible15:11
- AugPossible13:57
- SepBest time12:18
- OctBest time10:40
- NovPossible9:13
- DecPossible8:29
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 30 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 29. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Nature | April to June and September to October | November to March and July to August |
| Mountains | April to June and September to October | November to March and July to August |
| History | March to June and September to October | November to February and July to August |
| Temples | March to June and September to October | November to February and July to August |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Sacro Monte di Varallo has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Italy in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Italy
To enter Italy there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Italy checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C, F and L · 230 V · 50 Hz (type L, with three pins in a row, needs an adapter); emergencies: 112.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Sacro Monte di Varallo Natural ReserveNature reserve in Italy187 m
- Santa Maria delle Grazie, VaralloChurch building in Varallo Sesia, Italy296 m
- Castle of BarbavaraCastle in Varallo, Italy2.8 km
- Rifugio Spanna-OsellaAlpine hut in Italy4.1 km
- Bec d'OvagaMountain in Italy4.1 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Italy guide.
More in Italy: Nature
- Mount Vesuvius: active stratovolcano in the Gulf of Naples, Italy
- Mount Etna: active stratovolcano on the east coast of Sicily, Italy
- Mont Blanc: highest mountain in the Alps
- Adige: river in northern Italy
- Stromboli: island in Italy (about volcano see Q31445600)
- Phlegraean Fields: volcanic region located in the Gulf of Pozzoles, west of Naples, Italy
Every Italy place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Sacro Monte di Varallo?
It is a church building in Varallo Sesia, Italy (Cappella XLIV - Cappella di San Carlo in the local language). It has articles in 13 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Italy: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Sacro Monte di Varallo?
March to June and September to October. In June there are 15 h 30 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 29.
How do you get to Sacro Monte di Varallo?
The nearest main airport is Milan Malpensa International Airport (MXP), 42 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Italy is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Italy map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Sacro Monte di Varallo Natural Reserve, Santa Maria delle Grazie, Varallo, Castle of Barbavara. The rest is in the Italy guide.
Keep reading
- Quarna Sotto45 places to see in and around Quarna Sotto, Italy: Mottarone, Sacro Monte di Varallo, Sacro Monte di Orta. Best time: April to June and September to October.
- Nature5161 places for nature in Italy, from Mount Vesuvius to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: April to June and September to October. Each with its own season by altitu
- ItalyBefore travelling to Italy: 6 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. For Spanish citizens, entry only takes an ID card (DNI).
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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