Sacrario militare del Tonale

Sacrario militare del Tonale is a war memorial located on Passo del Tonale in the mountain region between Lombardy and Trentino. The structure features a rectangular crypt with a semicircular outer section crowned by a bronze Victory statue that stands out against the high-altitude landscape.

The memorial was built between 1922 and 1924 and was converted into an ossuary in 1936 to hold remains from the First World War. It houses soldiers from both sides of the conflict, making the shared history of this mountain pass tangible for visitors.

Marble sculptures of Christ and the Virgin Mary decorate the interior crypt, while bronze faces at the entrance serve as portraits of fallen soldiers. These artistic elements shape how visitors experience the memorial and reflect the reverence held for those commemorated.

The memorial sits along a mountain pass road that connects two regions and is accessible by vehicle year-round. Winter weather may affect conditions, but the location remains open to visitors regardless of the season.

Five unidentified soldiers found in the Lobbia Alta glacier in 1964 rest in a separate chamber within the memorial. Their remains tell a story of recovery efforts from some of the most remote areas of the mountain terrain.

Location: Ponte di Legno

Inception: 1936

Website: https://difesa.it/Il_Ministro/ONORCADUTI/Trentino_Alto_Adige/Pagine/Tonale.aspx

GPS coordinates: 46.25844,10.58212

Latest update: December 12, 2025 09:04