The Top 20 Peaks in Biella

The Sanctuary of Oropa, a Sacred Mount, is the arrival point of the path of the same name. It is the largest Marian sanctuary in the Alps. The Ancient Basilica houses the Black Madonna.

Bocchetto Sessera is a pass at about 1,400 m which connects the Strona valley with the Sessera valley. Interesting MTB routes start from the Pass, some of which, through the Boschirola pass, lead to Valsesia.
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Of this mountain, after well over a hundred climbs, I know all the sides, it's a shame that some of the slopes inside the Val Sessera, e.g. the one for … read more

A panoramic peak over the Biella area and the Oropa sanctuary, and the walk can start right from the Oropa sanctuary, or from the Tracciolino road, following the Beato Pier … read more

Monte Rosa, from the Panoramica Zegna

Beautiful place for a stopover.

From here the view is breathtaking as it is among the first mountains overlooking the Piedmont plain

When the weather is nice, you can look forward to the Monte Rosa Group

Wonderful path on the ridge, panoramic, but BEWARE, it is a path for expert hikers, equipped with fixed ropes. Presence of exposed points and slippery rock.
To enjoy the climb … read more