Oropa Sanctuary – Girone Tunnel loop from Biella San Paolo

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Italy

Piedmont

Biella

Oropa Sanctuary – Girone Tunnel loop from Biella San Paolo

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Oropa Sanctuary – Girone Tunnel loop from Biella San Paolo

03:13

39.2km

1,020m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 4, 2026

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Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 4.86 km for 127 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.79 km

View of the Cervo River from Riva Bridge

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22.9 km

Cavalle stream

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located on the road leading to Oropa Sanctuary🤩

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24.1 km

Oropa Sanctuary

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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.

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28.5 km

Girone Tunnel

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Dirt road inside Old tunnel retraces little train to OROPA

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29.4 km

Start of the Old Biella–Oropa Railway Path

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Beginning of the route towards OROPA old railway road

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35.9 km

Torrazza Gate – Biella

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Together with the Bottalino fountain, the Porta della Torrazza marks the entrance to the city of Biella, straight into the heart of its medieval city. The portal, which had no …

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36.3 km

Piazzo Village

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The splendid village of Piazzo (medieval village of Biella). It can be reached from Biella by taking the road to Oropa and after a km of climb the deviation on the right. Worth a visit.
it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piazzo_(Biella)

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36.4 km

Palazzo Gromo Losa

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Palazzo La Marmora is a historic 16th century residence located in the historic Piazzo district of Biella. The Palace, as it has always belonged to the same family and preserves …

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