The Santuario di Sant’Anna (Sanctuary of Saint Anne) is located in a beautiful, natural landscape, in the highlands among the Stura, Gesso, and Tinee valleys. The first document that mentions its existence dates back to 1307 and refers to the “ospizio di Santa Maria di Brasca” (“Hospice of Saint Mary of Brasca”). At an elevation of 2,035 meters, it is considered the highest sanctuary in Europe and was created as a mountain refuge to assist wayfarers crossing the Alps. Still today, it holds on to its ancient purpose, offering hospitality to those who wish to immerse themselves in prayer in peace and tranquility. It is open from June to September and offers bed and board for one night. The Sanctuary’s present three-nave structure dates back to 1681 and has the characteristic slanting wooden floor, created to comply with the rocky slope beneath it.
