The paths of faith

Recalling the steps of ancient pilgrims, discover the "hospicia", the roads, the sanctuaries, the martyrs' tombs, but also the tragedies of religious intolerance.

Mombracco - Po valley
Mombracco Carthusian (or Trappist) monastery
The evocative quiet of the coenobium


Rifreddo - Po valley
Cistercian sisters' Monastery of Santa Maria
The fascination of the remains

Crissolo - Po valley
Sanctuary of San Chiaffredo
The cult of a martyr of the Tebean Legion

Melle - Varaita valley
Remains of the ancient Confraternity
A remote fragment of the medieval world

Chianale - Varaita valley
Remains of the Calvinist Temple
The only centre of freedom of worship in the valley

Venasca - Varaita valley
The Parish Church of Our Lady
One of the most interesting Baroque monuments in the area of Cuneo

Stroppo - Maira valley
Hamlet Caudano, Hospital
In the heart of an alpine village a monumental hospital

Acceglio - Maira valley
Museum of the Confraternity
A precious collection of art in the valleys

Valgrana - Grana valley
Almshouse of the Holy Trinity
An ancient institution of charity and assistance

Castelmagno - Grana valley
Sanctuary of San Magno
A sanctuary of pre-Christian origin