Rochemelon Pilgrimage
Bessans

Highest pilgrimage in Europe at 3538m. Mass at 10am. Pilgrims must leave around midnight/1am if they want to arrive in time.
Description
Mountain of the Piedmont whose Bonifacius Rotarius made the ascent on Sept. 1, 1358 to deposit a representation of the Virgin for having survived his captivity in the Holy Land during the Crusades. A statue of the Virgin, 3 meters high, was raised to the summit in 1899, thanks to a collection made by the children of Italy. Good walkers.
Environments
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In the mountains
Rates
Free access.
Opening period
Lundi 5 août.
Spoken languages
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French
Location
Animals
Animals accepted : No