Monte Lussari by the Pilgrim's Path
An old pilgrimage path climbs through the forest past the Stations of the Cross to the village and sanctuary on the summit of the Lussari, with views of the Julian Alps and the Karawanks.
- Difficulty
- E Hiking
- Length
- 4.5 km
- Elevation gain
- +850 m / −10 m
- Time
- 3–3.5 hours up
- Route
- Point to point
- Altitude
- 857–1718 m
- Season
- Summer Autumn
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The story
Legend has it that in 1360 a shepherd found his sheep kneeling here before a statuette of the Madonna hidden in the bushes: and so the sanctuary was born. Ever since, it has drawn Italian, Slovene and Austrian pilgrims, and it is said to be the place where Europe's three peoples, Latin, Slavic and Germanic, meet. Sermons and masses are still held in three languages.
Why go
Because it is a true pilgrimage, cherished by three peoples, and the view from the top of Triglav and the Julian Alps repays every step.
Practical information
- Start
- Camporosso (Tarvisio)
- Finish
- Monte Lussari Sanctuary (1790 m), down by gondola or on foot
- Best time
- June–October
- Parking
- Car park at the gondola station in Camporosso.
- By public transport
- Train or bus to Tarvisio or Camporosso.
- Water
- In the Lussari village, at the top.
- Shade
- Forest on the lower and middle sections.
- Huts and refreshments
- Inns and huts in the Lussari village.
- With children
- With fit children: the climb is steep and relentless.
Weather at the start
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What to see on the route and nearby
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