The Sanctuary of the Madonna del Ghisallo is located at the top of the homonymous pass and represents a fundamental stage for cycling lovers. The climb of Ghisallo (from Bellagio) is traditionally covered by the Giro di Lombardia and has also been included several times in the Giro d’Italia route. Since 1949 the Madonna del Ghisallo has become the patron saint of cyclists.
The Sanctuary preserves numerous relics and curiosities linked to the world of the pedal, including the jerseys and bicycles of the greatest champions in history: from Bartali to Coppi, Merckx, Moser and Maria Canins.
Next to the Sanctuary there is the Cycling Museum, which is spread over three floors and also includes a multimedia collection of material on cycling. Inside is a collection of pink jerseys from the 1930s to the present day. On the outside of the square a monument commemorates the Bartali and Coppi couple, who animated the cycling races of the past.
The Sanctuary is inserted in the cycle path 6.
