Church of the Madonna della Neve

How to visit the site

Starting from the square in Givoletto, follow the road through the historic centre and past the church until you see a sign on the right directing to the hamlet of Santa Maria, where the Sanctuary of Maria Ausiliatrice is located near the top of Monte Castello. Descend along the trail on the opposite side to reach a clearing used as a parking area. Continue along the trail past a trial bike zone, then head uphill on the firebreak track on the right. Follow the track until it narrows into a path, then cross a stream (which is dry in summer) to the left. (Avoid the path to the right, as it leads nowhere.) The trail is faint and grassy for a short distance, but stay on the flat until you meet the main trail from Borgonuovo. Turn right and climb the steep, grassy ridge, following the trail and old paint trail markings. As the slope lessens, the trail gradually veers right until it reaches the east ridge descending from Monte Lera. A brief walk along this ridge takes you to the Chapel of the Madonna della Neve at 1,211 m.