Suggestive and panoramic climb to reach the Sacro Monte of Varese with the famous sanctuary dedicated to the Madonna. A small paradise of art, faith and nature that attracts an ever-increasing number of tourists and visitors.
Built in 1909, the Funicular is a timeless gem, well cared for and in Art Nouveau style, which takes you from the reference car park to the ancient village in just a few minutes
TECHNICAL DATA OF THE FUNICULAR ROUTE
Difference in altitude: 168 metres;
Line length: 371 meters;
Capacity of each car: 55 people;
Average running time: 180 seconds;
It is possible to transport 2 people with reduced mobility.
Simultaneous departures from the VARESE VELLONE and SANTA MARIA DEL MONTE stations
The service is active from Thursday to Sunday, from 10am to 6.10pm, with runs every 10 minutes.
To reach the funicular departure station:
By CAR: parking in Piazzale Montanari, continue on foot (about 15′ in the uncontaminated nature of Campo dei Fiori, entering the tunnel in the square itself) or with bus line C which leaves from the stop in the square.
By BUS: with line C of the Varese public transport service. Line C from the city center (following the route from Bizzozero Nabresina, and passing through Bustecche, Giubiano, Stazioni, Centro, viale Aguggiari and Sant’Ambogio) leads directly to the funicular departure station.
Funicular of the Sacred Mount of Varese
Location Vellone
Varese
Lombardy – Italy
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