Civiasco
The village of Civiasco, located along the Way of Saint Charles, has been traversed since ancient times by pilgrims and wayfarers on their way from Orta to Varallo via the Colma Pass.
THE TOWN OF CIVIASCO
Situated in a particularly favourable position as it is often sunny, Civiasco divides Valsesia from the valley of Lake Orta, and counts three hamlets: Piandellavalle, Campolungo and Machetto
After being almost completely destroyed by fire in 1779, the small village was rebuilt by revisiting the aesthetics and adopting examples of Hispano-Moorish architecture perfectly integrated with the traditional town fabric. The many migrants of the 18th century made their fortune in the Iberian Peninsula, and once back home, they brought with them the new architectural style and pushed the country towards a great building development.
In the town centre you will find the Ercole Durio Civic Museum, named after its 19th century benefactor and collector. Inside the museum you can see numerous artefacts, weapons, furniture and a fantastic specimen of ancient traditional dress. Also nearby is the municipal library with more than 1,200 volumes.
The parish church is dedicated to St. Gotthard and dates back to the 17th century. The Oratory of St. Rochus, on the outskirts of the village, houses an elegant 18th century marble altar.
THE FALCONERA FERRATA
Constructed by mountaineers and the Varallo mountain rescue team in collaboration with the Alagna Alpine Guides, the Falconera Ferrata is an unmissable attraction for sport climbing enthusiasts.
It consists of two routes, precisely the Partusacc, a loop route towards Mount Tovo, and the Falconera, which is more challenging and signposted from Civiasco with Trail 636.
The Falconera Ferrata offers those who undertake it a beautiful view of the entire valley below, and can boast an exceptional record. Indeed, it was the first European ferrata to include a lighting apparatus. Night lighting was inaugurated early in 2020, a feature that now makes it unique in the Italian context.
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