Activities in Biella and surroundings

Monte Mucrone from Oropa: what to check before you set off

The Monte Mucrone from Oropa Sport is described as an easy walk on a well-marked path, though with a few slightly exposed sections. Before you set off, make sure you feel comfortable where your ste...

Monte Casto mtb: start, route and clothing

Monte Casto by bike starts from Biella: a 31.3 km route with 900 m of ascent, rated demanding and featuring stretches of steep climbing. Before you head out, the main things to assess are whether y...

Exploring the Ricetto di Candelo trek: start, route and what to wear

If you're considering the walk around the Ricetto di Candelo, here's the point: it isn't a technical trek but a route listed among walks, villages, parks and vineyards, starting and ending at the C...

Rive Rosse MTB cycle-tour loop: start, route and clothing

The Rive Rosse cycle-tour loop starts and finishes in Brusnengo and is a 31.6 km circuit with easy technical difficulty and moderate physical demand. It makes sense for gravel, mountain bikes and e...

MTB in the Biella area: three routes for different difficulty levels

If you're looking for MTB routes in the Biella area, the useful distinction isn't just between easy and medium: it's mainly the surface, and that changes how you pedal, how you dress and how you pr...

Monte Casto Trail 20 km: route, elevation gain and what to wear

The official 20 km route, with a stated 850 m elevation gain, starts at the Andorno Micca sports field (540 m). It passes the Monte Casto cross and Selle di Pratetto, then turns right towards Trabb...

Cammino di Ermenegildo: how to prepare for 50 km in the Oasi Zegna

The Cammino di Ermenegildo is a 3-day, ~50 km route in the Oasi Zegna (total ascent 2,000 m). Here’s what to expect, pre-departure checks and practical advice on clothing, footwear and backpacks.

Oropa Pilgrimage in Four Days: Stages and Gear

4-day trekking itinerary: departure from Stazione di Santhià and arrival at Santuario di Oropa, with a documented total positive elevation gain of about 1,000 m. Here you’ll find what to check befo...

Bielmonte and Monte Marca Loop: easy family-friendly trek

Itinerary 12 of the Oasi Zegna: a marked loop starting at Bielmonte parking and arriving at Monte Marca. Walking/family route, estimated 1h30 and +150 m; check weather and current conditions before...

Trek to Lago della Vecchia from Piedicavallo: route and clothing

Waymarked E50 itinerary from Piedicavallo to Rifugio Lago della Vecchia: start 1,049 m, finish 1,872 m, ascent 835 m and about 2h30 climb. Here’s what to check before you go and how to build practi...