The Basilica of San Pietro al Monte is reachable only by foot via various mountain trails. Adequate attire for hiking, especially hiking boots and/or trekking shoes, is recommended.

Trail 10 – main trail starting from Pozzo location or Valle dell'Oro, with an elevation gain of approximately 350 meters and a walking time of 60 minutes (GPX track).

Trail 11 and 7 - trail from Linate location starting from Pozzo location, with an elevation gain of approximately 300 meters and a walking time of 60 minutes (GPX track).

Trail 7 – loop of Tre Casott starting from Valle dell'Oro, with an elevation gain of approximately 400 meters and a walking time of 90 minutes (GPX track).

NOTE: To reach the starting point of the trail, set on Google Maps one of the parking lots indicated below or Civate. Never set Abbazia di San Pietro al Monte. Continue on the trail without Google Maps directions.

Parking lots

If you arrive in the town of Civate by car we recommend the following parking options:

For the coaches:

*payment required on weekends and public holidays

Public transportation

For those arriving in Civate with public transportation:

  • From many cities, it's convenient to reach Lecco, then take the buses of the C40 bus line to get to Civate. The most convenient stop to reach the Basilica is Civate – Paese – Municipio, but all the stops in Civate are suitable.
  • From Milan , you can also directly reach the train station of Civate with the S7 line (Monza – Molteno – Lecco).
  • From Como il bus della C40 bus line stops directly at Civate. The most convenient stop to reach the Basilica is Civate – Paese – Municipio, but all the stops in Civate are suitable.