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From the Oropa Sanctuary to Lago del Mucrone: the blue heart of the Biella Alps
Guiddy Difficulty Levels
Intermediate
Description
You start from a UNESCO-listed sanctuary and reach a glacial lake set below Monte Mucrone: at Oropa the autumn walk is all here, beech woods below, rock and water above, and the plain visible as far as Turin on clear days.
The route
From the Oropa Sanctuary square we take the trail climbing through beech woods, leaves turning from yellow to copper in October. In a good two hours we leave the trees and reach Lago del Mucrone, 1,894 m, with the Rosazza hut on its shore.
Lunch at the lake, packed or at the hut if open, then down the same trail with time, at the end, for a look inside the basilica.
Who it's for
- anyone who wants a real alpine lake an hour and a half from Milan
- anyone after October beech colours
- dog owners
Good to know
The Oropa–Mucrone cable car is closed for overhaul with no reopening date: we walk up and down. Hut opening to be checked the week before. The Sanctuary car park is free and large.
Getting there
The Oropa Sanctuary is an hour and forty from Milan: A4 to Carisio, then Biella and the Oropa road. Free, large sanctuary car park. Car pooling in the outing's Telegram group.
Booking info
Free cancellation
To receive a refund, you have time to cancel up to 3 days in advance.
Insurance included
Injury and luggage insurance coverage with Unipol Sai.
Group chat
After booking, a few days before the event, you'll be added to the group chat for info about the trek, meeting time, and to coordinate carpooling.
Carpooling
We always organize carpooling, so even if you don’t have a car, don’t worry: we’ll find a way to get you there!
Guide
Davide
Hi Guidders! 🧡 I'm Davide, an environmental hiking guide. I believe every trail is a chance to live an adventure, discover new places and find your way back to nature and to yourself. You don't need the highest summit: you need to get out and look around. I love taking people to hidden corners, surprising views and routes off the usual list, where every step gives you something new and the day becomes something you remember. It's the part of this job that gets me up early happily. If you feel like exploring, sharing a passion for the mountains and living real days out with the Guidders, we understand each other. 🥾🌿 See you in the mountains, Guidders!
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€24.90
Leaving the Province: Monza and Brianza
Leaving the Province: Monza and Brianza