Alpine Marian Walk Western Route - Stage Sondrio Teglio

From Sondrio, through the charming historic district of Scarpatetti, you ascend to Castel Masegra and the hamlet of Ponchiera; from here the route winds along the terraces crossing in Montagna in Valtellina the church of Madonna di Caravaggio and the church of Madonna del Carmine until reaching Poggiridenti with the church of the Blessed Virgin of Good Counsel. After another three kilometers, you arrive in Tresivio, in one of the most important sacred buildings in the province of Sondrio, the majestic Sanctuary of the Holy House, which stands out from all other Baroque churches in Valtellina for its size and for the facade and sides articulated by a double order of niches. Inside, the holy little house of the Virgin (temple within a temple) and the wooden statue of the Black Madonna replicate the layout of the famous sanctuary of Loreto. The stage continues, offering enchanting views until reaching Ponte in Valtellina, one of the most picturesque villages in the valley, and the church of the Blessed Virgin of Good Counsel, whose facade is so simple it blends with the nearby houses. Leaving Ponte in Valtellina, the route climbs to Teglio, another splendid village and the homeland of pizzoccheri. After passing the church of Santa Maria di Ligone, of medieval origin and a destination for processions during the solemn festivals of the Madonna, you reach the Parish Church of Santa Eufemia, the final point of the stage and of ancient foundation.