The 20 Most Amazing Peaks around Bussoleno

After the Sacra di S. Michele, the abbey of Novalesa is the most important ancient center of Christianity in the Susa Valley. Dedicated to Saints Peter and Andrew, it dates back to the year 726 and was founded as a monastery of monks who followed a "mixed rule", partly Benedictines, partly followers of the doctrine of St. Columbanus. The abbey then passed to the Benedictine monks who held it until 1646, when the Cistercian monks took over, remaining here until 1798. Subsequently, it was controlled by French monks, during the Napoleonic era, until, returning to the hands of the Piedmontese government, it was transformed into a hotel. Only in 1972, therefore in recent times, did the abbey return once again under the control of the Benedictine monks, who still guard it today. It is located in a splendid position, elevated with respect to the nearby Novalesa, amidst meadows in front of the Rocciamelone, another center of spirituality, as on its summit is built the small sanctuary of the Madonna del Rocciamelone. To visit the abbey, it is advisable to book at the following e-mail address: by writing to visite@abbazianovalesa.org.

Cima Ciantiplagna (2,849 m) is the highest peak on the ridge between Colle delle Finestre and Sestriere. It is easily reached via the wide former military road. A large metal cross marks the highest point. From the summit, you can enjoy a 360-degree panorama.

in case of snow be careful not to lose the path

The Abbey of Saints Peter and Andrew, also known as the Abbey of (or of) Novalesa, is an ancient Benedictine abbey founded in the 8th century and located in the municipality of Novalesa, in the Susa Valley. Since 1972 the abbey complex has been publicly owned, having been purchased in a dilapidated state by the Province of Turin, now the Metropolitan City of Turin, which entrusted it back to the Benedictine monks. The agreement with the Sublacense Benedictine Congregation has made it possible to enhance the historical and artistic importance of the monument and to spread knowledge of the ancient spiritual, cultural and social tradition of the Benedictine abbey.[1] One of the chapels of the complex houses two important cycles of frescoes from the 11th century, one dedicated to the titular Saint Eldrado and the other, among the first known in the West, to Saint Nicholas of Bari.

does anyone know if the track from top of Colle dell Finestre to the Cima CIantiplagna is closed? Based on Giovanni's comment and by trying to draw on komoot seems the track may be closed (komoot does not allow you to set a trace there). Anyone in the know?

I knew that the restoration work on the path in question would begin, does anyone have fresher news than me?

i want to climb the Rocciamelone in April from Susa? Is that possible (is there still snow then) and is it easy to lift with other fellow hikers?

BENEDICTINE ABBEY OF SS. PIETRO AND ANDREA IN NOVALESA. Founded in 726 and located in Val Cenischia (Susa), the Abbey belongs to the Metropolitan City of Turin, which takes care of it, and since 1973 it has been entrusted to the custody of the Benedictine monks of the Sublacense Cassinese Congregation of the Order of Saint Benedict.