Sala Biellese between cultural history and woodland trails
Accommodation in Sala Biellese
For a stay in Sala Biellese, cultural history and hiking can be explored as two distinct themes. The cultural highlights include a mobile open-air exhibition, hand weaving, the history of the Antico Forno Massera and the Santuario della Madonnina. The trails differ in their woodland sections, named destinations and the route details provided for the Sentiero Goloso.
Cultural history in the exhibition, museum and sanctuary
The Mostra della Resistenza is a mobile open-air exhibition displayed on walls in Sala and the hamlet of Bornasco. The Antico Forno Massera Museum offers a different historical focus: it opened in 2025 and presents more than 100 years of history of Massera and the region, spanning the period from 1920 to the present day.
The Antico Telaio a mano focuses on working at a handloom. Part of the thread was used for the warp and part for the weft; the weaving was then done on the handloom. If you would like to visit the Antico Telaio a mano, you can arrange a visit through Pro Loco Sala Biellese.
The Santuario della Madonnina in Cascina Abbadia dates predominantly from the 15th century. Inside, on a pillar, is an Annunciation dated 1492, a work by Gaspare da Ponderano. The dating of the sanctuary and the precisely dated artwork offer two distinct historical points of reference.
Hiking trails and their landmarks
The Sentiero Goloso is about 3.5 km long, has an elevation gain of 200 m and can be walked in about an hour. Five information boards along the trail recall the traditional flavours of the Serra. The distance, elevation gain and walking time give you concrete details for planning; trail conditions may change.
The Laghetto Cossavella also features in two different stage descriptions. The third stage of the Cammino di Oropa della Serra runs from Sala Biellese to the Santuario di Graglia. It leads from the town centre into the woods and reaches the Laghetto Cossavella. GTB Stage 7 runs from Scalveis (Chiaverano) to Torrazzo. On a section towards Sala, it passes the lake and continues through mixed chestnut and birch woodland to Torrazzo. The lake is a shared landmark; the stage destinations differ: Santuario di Graglia for the Cammino and Torrazzo for the GTB stage.
The Sentiero Verso l’Acqua starts in Sala and leads through the woods to Cascina Moiette. It is another route with a named starting point, a woodland section and a specific destination. Before setting off, check the current trail conditions when choosing a route.
Discover more travel destinations: Zimone, Salussola, Bielmonte, Bellaria, Crevacuore, Villa Del Bosco, Cavaglià, Vivaro.
For the broader travel overview: Biella.
