Bielmonte: Hiking, winter sports and Oasi Zegna

If you are planning a stay in Bielmonte, you can tailor your trip to the activities you want to enjoy: hiking, winter sports and seasonal summer activities offer different experiences. Bielmonte is located at the highest point of the Panoramica Zegna and is the heart of Oasi Zegna.

Bielmonte and Oasi Zegna

Oasi Zegna is a protected mountain area covering 100 square kilometres and is open to everyone. Bielmonte refers to the specific place at the highest point of the Panoramica Zegna; Oasi Zegna is the wider landscape area. This distinction helps with orientation: individual routes have named starting and ending points, while the trekking options cover the trails of Oasi Zegna. When planning your days, you can therefore distinguish between a particular hike and activities across the wider area.

Hiking routes by duration and trail layout

Two easy routes offer different ways to explore on foot. The Giro di Bielmonte leads from Bielmonte to Monte Marca. The stated walking time for this route is 1 hour and 30 minutes, with an ascent of 150 metres. The equally easy Bosco del Sorriso is a 4.8-kilometre circular route. It starts at Bocchetto Sessera in Bielmonte; the stated walking time is 1 hour and 15 minutes, with an elevation difference of 50 metres. The walking times differ by 15 minutes. The routes also differ in their layout and named destinations: one leads to Monte Marca, while the other is a circular route starting at Bocchetto Sessera. This makes it possible to compare the hikes by route and time required. Trail conditions may vary; check them before setting off.

Downhill skiing and cross-country skiing in the ski area

The Bielmonte ski area has 18 kilometres of downhill runs and 20 kilometres of cross-country ski trails at altitudes between 1,200 and 1,650 metres. Downhill and cross-country skiing are therefore listed as different options, each with its own trail distance. The Ski Racing Center Oasi Zegna in Bielmonte has five FIS-homologated runs. The ski offerings also include the black run Dosso Grande. The ski runs are floodlit. Since operating times are seasonal and figures may change as the infrastructure changes, check the latest information for your travel dates.

Summer activities and road cycling routes

In summer, Bielmonte offers trekking on the trails of Oasi Zegna. From May to October, Al Maneggio Equiturismo in Bielmonte offers horse-riding activities for beginners and experienced riders. If horse riding is part of your travel plans, this helps you clearly define the time of year. Another activity in Bielmonte is Bosco Avventura, an adventure course among the trees.

Two routes to Bielmonte are also named for road cyclists. Le salite del Giro – Alpe Noveis e Bielmonte da Est climbs from Alpe Noveis to Bielmonte. Le salite del Giro: Oropa, Rosazza e Bielmonte da ovest reaches Bielmonte after the climb to the Santuario di Oropa. Both are road cycling routes; their names distinguish the routes via Alpe Noveis and Oropa, respectively. Together with the walking times for the two easy trails, this gives you a concrete basis for weighing up your planned activities and the best time of year for your stay in Bielmonte.

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For the overview of the wider area: Biella.