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.
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 …
A very panoramic peak, from Oropa sport it takes only an hour's walk to reach it; the path is quite steep but feasible by anyone, without major dangers.