Sanctuary of San Romedio
Sanzeno, Italy
Five small churches stacked up a rock pinnacle at the end of a gorge. The footpath from Sanzeno takes about an hour and is one of the finest walks in the Val di Non.
San Romedio in the Val di Non consists of five small churches stacked one above another on a limestone crag some 70 m high in a gorge. A covered staircase of 131 steps links them. According to tradition, the hermit Romedio lived here between the late 4th and early 5th centuries. The churches were built over the centuries, from the 11th-century Antico Sacello to the Addolorata church of 1918.
The usual approach is the Sentiero nella Roccia from the Museo Retico in Sanzeno: about 2.7 km each way, roughly 70 m of ascent, 45 to 60 minutes. The rock path is closed from November to March (as of October 2026, according to the source), when there is an alternative from the lakes of Coredo and Tavon. Near the sanctuary the bear Bruno lives in an enclosure, though in winter he is often out of sight. Opening times change through the year.
- Nearest town
- Sanzeno, Italy
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 46.3610, 11.1110
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July–August and October. Cold, short days in December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Italy: Motorway tolls. Tolls on most autostrade; pay at the barrier by card or cash. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.
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- Camping St. Josef am See - Camping San Giuseppe al LagoCampsite11 km from Sanctuary of San RomedioTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
- Gretl am SeeCampsite12 km from Sanctuary of San RomedioTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Camping MontigglCampsite16 km from Sanctuary of San RomedioCaravansMotorhomesElectricityShowersToiletsDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Area sosta camper di DimaroMotorhome stopover19 km from Sanctuary of San RomedioMotorhomesElectricityShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowed
- Camping SteinerCampsite19 km from Sanctuary of San RomedioTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWi-Fi
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FAQs
Where is Sanctuary of San Romedio?
Sanctuary of San Romedio is in Sanzeno, Italy, at GPS 46.3610, 11.1110. It is about 6 km from Cles.
Can you camp near Sanctuary of San Romedio?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is La Sosta Smarano, about 1 km away; within 25 km there are 28 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Sanctuary of San Romedio?
Sanctuary of San Romedio is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Brenta Dolomites and the Val di Non.
What is there to see near Sanctuary of San Romedio?
Places worth a stop nearby: Castel Thun (11 km), Lago di Tovel (17 km), Lago di Molveno (27 km) and Lago di Carezza (36 km).
When is the best time to visit Sanctuary of San Romedio?
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July–August and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)