Place to visit
Sanctuary of San Besso, Italy: what it is and when to go
Sanctuary of San Besso is a place of interest in Italy (Aosta), at 2,019 m above sea level. Interests: Temples. The best time to visit is September, a short season because of the altitude. In June there are 15 h 28 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 31. It has an article in one Wikipedia, 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
- Place of interest · Temples
- Where
- Italy
- Elevation
- 2,019 m
- Best time
- September.
- Nearest airport
- MXP Ferno (VA), 94 km as the crow flies
- Website
- fondoambiente.it
- Coordinates
- 45.55851, 7.52792
What it is and where
Sanctuary of San Besso is a place of interest in Italy (Aosta), at 2,019 m above sea level. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Italy: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Aosta, where this site lists 241 more places to see, 26 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 45.55851, 7.52792; the nearest main airport is Milan Malpensa International Airport (MXP, Ferno (VA)), 94 km as the crow flies. How to get around Italy (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the 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 Sanctuary of San Besso is September, and the season is short because it sits at 2,019 m: above 1,800 m there is snow until June and it returns in October.
- JanBetter not8:53
- FebBetter not10:09
- MarBetter not11:37
- AprBetter not13:18
- MayBetter not14:42
- JunPossible15:28
- JulPossible15:10
- AugPossible13:56
- SepBest time12:18
- OctPossible10:41
- NovBetter not9:14
- DecBetter not8:31
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 28 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 31. 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.
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
- Rifugio Bausano (Rif. San Besso)Mountains · Hiking11 m
- Monte FautenioMountain of the Graian Alps44 m
- Rosa dei BanchiNature · Mountains2.1 km
- Via Alpina BlueAbandoned hiking route3.0 km
- Rifugio CiavanassaMountains · Hiking3.4 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Italy guide.
More in Italy: Temples
- St. Peter's Basilica: church in Vatican City
- Catania
- Sistine Chapel: chapel in the Apostolic Palace, Vatican City
- Pantheon, Rome: ancient Roman temple in Rome, Italy
- Milan Cathedral: cathedral church of Milan, Italy
- Florence Cathedral: 13th-century cathedral in Florence, Italy
Every Italy place under Temples, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Sanctuary of San Besso?
It is a place of interest in Italy. It has an article in one Wikipedia, 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 Sanctuary of San Besso?
September, and it is worth checking carefully: at 2,019 m the season is shorter than lower down. In June there are 15 h 28 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 31.
How do you get to Sanctuary of San Besso?
The nearest main airport is Milan Malpensa International Airport (MXP), 94 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 Rifugio Bausano (Rif. San Besso), Monte Fautenio, Rosa dei Banchi. The rest is in the Italy guide.
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