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Rochemelon pilgrim
Bessans
Highest pilgrimage in Europe at 3538m. Mass at 10h. Pilgrims must leave by midnight if they want to arrive in time.
Description
A mountain in the Piedmont region which Bonifacius Rotarius climbed on Sept. 1, 1358 to place a representation of the Virgin Mary for surviving her captivity in the Holy Land during the Crusades. A statue of the Virgin, 3 metres 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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Mountain location
Rates
Free access.
Opening period
Wednesday 5 August.
Spoken languages
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French
Location
Animals
Pets allowed : No
Wednesday 5 August
- Pilgrimage and procession
Rochemelon
73480 Bessans
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