Rosta: Via Francigena, Sacred Art and Landscapes

Rosta combines the Via Francigena’s historic route connections with sacred art and distinctive landscape features. The Precettoria di Sant’Antonio di Ranverso is located along a section of the ancient Via Francigena between Buttigliera Alta and Rosta. This gives you a destination whose character does not depend on a single attraction, but on the connection between routes, buildings and natural features.

Via Francigena and public transport

Variant Tappa04A of the Via Francigena Val Susa begins at the Precettoria San Antonio di Ranverso in Rosta. It can be reached by public transport via the SFM3 Torino–Bardonecchia railway line; Rosta is one of the stops on this line. If you are planning a stay connected to the historic route, you can therefore consider Rosta both through the starting point of this variant and through the railway line. This creates a specific planning consideration for your trip: should the historic route connection or public transport access be the main focus of your stay? With different daily itineraries, a historic section of the route and a public transport connection can each be incorporated separately into your plans. This allows the route to be considered as a separate program item alongside arrival by train.

Sacred art and architectural history

The single-nave church of Chiesa di San Michele Arcangelo in Rosta features frescoes by Guglielmo Giuseppe di Susa. The depictions show the Evangelists, the Annunciation and the Doctors of the Church. Another historical period is represented by the Cappella della Madonna delle Grazie: it was rebuilt at the beginning of the 20th century on an existing structure that may have dated back to the 15th century.

Distinctive landscapes around Rosta

The Pera Grossa erratic boulder is located on the moraine ridge between Rosta and Reano and is 10 metres high. The Goja Del Pis waterfall is also located in the area around Rosta. Mount Monte Musinè is likewise situated in the vicinity of Rosta.

Art and destinations around Rosta

The Museo d'Arte Contemporanea di Rivoli is located in the immediate vicinity of Rosta. The Castello di Rivoli, Casa del Conte Verde and Palazzo Piozzo are also located in the immediate vicinity of Rosta.

More destinations for your planning

The Giardini La Marmora are located in the immediate vicinity of Rosta. The Area attrezzata Collina di Rivoli is also located in the immediate vicinity of Rosta. When choosing accommodation in Rosta, you can use the focus of your trip as a guide and distinguish between route connections, sacred art, landscapes and excursion destinations.

Discover more places

If you would like to discover other places from the same regional selection in addition to Rosta: Prali, Pont Canavese, Chieri, Bruzolo, Torrazza Piemonte, Pinerolo, Valprato Soana and Caselette.

For the higher-level travel overview: Turin.