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Hidden Treasures: The Heart of Dro, in the Sarca valley

Dro & Drena

Category
Difficulty
Easy
Duration
1:20
Duration in hours
Distance
4.9
Distance in km
Status
open
Suggested period
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An easy walk around Dro, a small town in the Sarca Valley, from the central town square to the chapel of Sant'Abbondio on the hill of the same name

In 1630 the community of Dro survived a devastating epidemic of the plague. In order to give thanks, in 1632 the townspeople made a solemn vow to St. Sebastiano and St. Rocco to celebrate on the first Saturday of every month for the rest of the year a procession to the chapel of Sant'Abbondio and a mass in honour of the saints. Since 1993, this event has been the subject of a historical re-enactment called “the vow of Sant'Abbondio or the 12 Saturdays” which takes place in the last week of May.

The chapel of Sant'Abbondio is mentioned for the first time in 1485, but probably dates back much further. The building has a single nave and has frescos from the mid-16th century.

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details
  • Scenic
  • Round trip
  • Family-friendly
  • Cultural/historical interest
Route info
Easy
Route number
Distance
4,9 km
Duration
1 h 20 min
Altitude difference (+)
74 m
Altitude difference (-)
74 m
Physical effort
Scenary
Highest point
176 m
Lowest point
113 m
Suggestions

Don't forget to take your camera. This itinerary, along with a visit to the Marocche, has some truly fascinating sights!

To complete your day in Dro, we recommend continuing on towards the Marocche area, the largest post-glacial rockslide in the entire Alps. Here in unique natural surroundings, you can visit the area with the Marocche itinerary, The valleys of the Moon.

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