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Rocceré visitor centre and archaeological site
Visiting the Rocceré archaeological site and its visitor centre takes you on an awe-inspiring journey through time.
Set in a natural environment of rare beauty, the Rocceré is one of Europe’s most important sites of Bronze Age rock art. Its cup-marks carved into the rock bear witness to the first settlements in the Maira Valley. Arranged spirally, arched, aligned and in the shape of a cross, they are carved on the edges of large flat rocks, jutting out towards the southern slope of the valley.
The level of concentration of engravings in a very small area, over 20,000 cup-marks in 20,000 square metres, is unparalleled, as is the type of figures present.
Walking among its engraved rocks and white quartz outcrops, one goes back more than 4000 years. Points of interest are the Masso Altare on which the site’s most important engraving stands, the Roccias Fenestre, the King’s Throne and the Balmascura Cave. During the hike, you might be accompanied by imperial ravens and, with a bit of luck, encounter chamois and golden eagles.
Visitor Centre
The Rocceré Visitors’ Centre is nestled in the Sant’Anna di Roccabruna pine forest.
It is located at the Sant’Anna refuge. Visit it to immerse yourself in the history of Rocceré, from when it was discovered to today with articles, projects, documentation, photo exhibitions and drawings.
Being a shelter in its own right, there is also a dining area and beds. For the more spartan, it offers the possibility of sleeping in a tent in the pine forest.
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How to visit the site
VISITING HOURS IN AUGUST: - until 30 September, every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m; - from 7 to 20 August, every day from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friends of Roccerè Association 347.2358797 The Masso Altare trail can only be visited accompanied, every day from May to December
