Chiesa di San Cristoforo

Dedicated to Saint Christopher, this 1984 votive chapel at Campaciol commemorates Livigno’s motorists and hauliers who died at work. It is built of local green stone and timber.

Why it matters

Commissioned by a professional community, the chapel brings Livigno’s tradition of votive buildings into the twentieth century. Its dedication to Saint Christopher connects the drivers’ work with their chosen patron.

What to notice

Its single-cell plan combines local green stone walls with a wooden interior structure. Saint Christopher, traditionally associated with protection for travellers, was adopted by the drivers’ community as its patron. The chapel stands in the open meadows of Campaciol, continuing the tradition of votive buildings set within the landscape.

Context and history

The chapel continues the valley’s tradition of community-funded votive buildings through a memorial commissioned by drivers. Its setting on the historic route toward the Forcola pass continues the tradition of roadside chapels.