Religious Tours for Groups

Stresa and Lake Maggiore are at the centre of a very important area for pilgrims and religious groups.

We are at the centre of the nine Sacri Monti (Sacred Mountains) including the "New Jerusalem" Sacro Monte di Varallo and the Sacro Monte di Oropa where the Black Virgin of Oropa is located. The Sacro Monti are devotional complexes consisting of richly decorated chapels created in the late 16th and 17th centuries and are listed as UNESCO World Heritage sites.

Opposite Stresa is the wonderfully located Santa Caterina del Sasso Hermitage. Clinging to the rocks above the water, parts of the church date back to the 14th century.

Day Every day (allowing for special services that may be held on major religious holidays or saint days)
Duration Depending on which sites you would like to visit you can enjoy a half day or a full day.
Other Options A visit to the Orta Sacro Monte could be combined with time spent on Lake Orta. A visit to Santa Caterina del Sasso could be combined with a visit to the Rocca d'Angera.
As with all our group excursions we can tailor make the itinerary to meet your group's needs