Holiday apartment in Marone: Churches, Trails and History

Marone combines historic religious buildings, traces of the Roman period and routes for cyclists and hikers. A Roman villa in the village of Cò de Ela (Capo della Villa) south of Marone was still in use in the 3rd and 4th centuries AD. The Roman villa in Cò de Ela south of Marone complements the churches with evidence of the Roman period. This creates a destination where culture and physical activity can be combined.

Churches and historical traces

In Marone stands the parish church of San Martino di Tours, which was consecrated in 1754 and features remarkable Baroque decorations. The Sanctuary of Santa Maria della Rota represents a historical site of a different character: it was built in the 16th century in a gorge in the Opol Valley. The older church of the sanctuary preserves frescoes by Giovanni da Marone.

The Church of San Pietro also leads back to an earlier era. It stood within a fortification and was connected to the main settlement of Pregasso at the time; until 1578, it served parish functions.

The historical sites are not all in the same place: San Martino di Tours stands in Marone, Santa Maria della Rota lies in a gorge in the Opol Valley, and Sant’Eufemia is located in Vello.

Routes for cyclists and hikers

The flat Vello–Toline cycle and pedestrian path runs from Vello di Marone to Toline di Pisogne. It follows the former lakeside road carved into the rock, directly along Lake Iseo, and is not accessible to motorised vehicles. When planning this excursion, the lack of access for motorised vehicles is one of the specific conditions to take into account. Numerous rock faces and several established outdoor climbing routes complement the options for active days.

Along the lakeshore, the flat Vello–Toline cycle and pedestrian path contrasts with a route exposed to heights and with an ascent to Corna Trentapassi. For a longer hike, a path from Marone railway station reaches Croce di Marone in about two hours. The path from Vello to Corna Trentapassi is recommended only for experienced hikers because of its exposed position and ascent. On this tour, both the exposed position and the ascent must be taken into account. The Marone Infopoint distributes information material on excursions, cycle paths and trekking in the surrounding area.

The right base for your trip

Marone is connected to the Brescia–Iseo–Edolo regional railway line. The station is located in the historic centre, a few minutes’ walk from the landing stage. This location is a practical factor if you choose your holiday apartment in Marone based on how you want to fit culture, routes and excursions into your daily itinerary. The Strada dell’Olio, an approximately 13-kilometre-long route within the municipality of Marone, also forms part of the regional orientation. The approximate length of the route can be taken into account when planning the timing of this excursion.

Construction of the Church of Sant’Eufemia in Vello began in 1699 and was completed before 1716. Together with the Vello–Toline trail, this historical connection provides another specific reason to discover Marone and its districts with different interests in mind.

For the broader travel overview: Brescia.

Other destinations

Other places under the same destination:

Dello, Erbusco, Monno, Gaino, Voiandes, Vione, Villa Dalegno.