Activities in Biella and surroundings

Zimone mtb: start, route and clothing

If you're considering the bike route from Zimone, clarify this immediately: it's not a ride to judge by kilometres alone. The listed itinerary measures 36,2 km with 490 m of elevation gain and wind...

Woolscape Valle Strona - Valle Sessera MTB: what to expect and how to dress

If you’re considering Woolscape Valle Strona - Valle Sessera by bike, clarify this immediately: the terrain is classed as medium, but the physical effort required is high. The ride starts at Loc. P...

Netro by MTB from Mongrando: route, difficulty and what to wear

The Netro loop starts in Mongrando, runs through the Elvo valley and tackles much of the climbing right away: 36,9 km and 760 m of elevation gain, with medium technical difficulty and a medium phys...

Lake Viverone by MTB: the bike loop, where to start and what to wear

The Lake Viverone loop starts in Viverone, runs mostly on asphalt and climbs toward the vineyards. The technical difficulty is easy and the physical effort moderate. Here you'll find what to expect...

La Bessa MTB: Starting Point, Route and What to Wear

Starting and finishing in Sandigliano, this easy loop runs through the Bessa nature reserve, passing through Vermogno and Zubiena. Here is what to expect, what to double-check on the day of the rid...

Roppolo and Lake Bertignano, the Buon Cammino route: a loop trek and what to wear

A scenic loop that starts and ends in Piazza Municipio in Roppolo: 3 hours and 30 minutes, with 244 meters of elevation gain according to the route sheet. What to check before setting off and how t...

Mountain Biking the Baraggia from Candelo: What to Expect and What to Wear

An easy bike loop from the medieval ricetto of Candelo to the Baraggia nature reserve. You'll find out what the ride is like, what to check after rain, and how to dress from winter to summer.

Grande Anello del Biellese MTB: What the Ride Is Like and What to Wear

You set off from Biella for 196 km with 3820 m of elevation gain, to be split over one, two or three days. Here you'll find the kinds of terrain the loop crosses, what to check before leaving, and ...

Oropa Cycle Route through the Serra: MTB or Road Bike? From Santhià to the Sanctuary in One, Two or Three Stages

MTB, road bike or e-bike? The Ciclovia della Serra runs from Santhià to the Sanctuary of Oropa on roads that are also open to cars: 119 km, 2205 m of elevation gain and a demanding physical effort....

Eastern Oropa MTB Cycle Route: start, route and clothing

The Oropa Orientale cycle route connects Cossato railway station with the Oropa Sanctuary, crossing the hills of eastern Biella and the Oasi Zegna area. One thing to be clear about up front: it’s n...