Let yourself be guided along this linear route through faith, nature and history, which winds its way through the Veneto and Trentino regions, linking important places of worship dedicated to Marian apparitions.
The Experience: Faith, Nature and Ancient Pilgrimage Routes
A long devotional itinerary winding its way through shrines, rivers and Alpine valleys:
- From Vicenza to Thiene: Setting off from the Sanctuary of the Madonna di Monte Berico with its panoramic view of the Pre-Alps, descending into the town and walking along the banks of the Bacchiglione to the Sanctuary of the Madonna dell’Olmo in Thiene.
- Between the Val d’Astico and the Lavarone Plateau: The route continues past the churches of the Madonnetta, the Casa di Simone and the Sanctuary of La Fratta, ascending the Val d’Astico past ancient pilgrims’ hostels as far as Trentino.
- From Valsugana to Montagnaga di Pinè: A descent along the ancient Via Claudia Augusta, passing by the lakes of Caldonazzo and Levico, until reaching the Sanctuary of Sant’Anna and the Monumento della Comparsa.
Who is it for: Perfect for pilgrims, long-distance walkers, enthusiasts of religious tourism and lovers of historic trails combining nature and spirituality.