GUIDDY EXPERIENCE
iWhat does it mean?

Monte Mucrone from Oropa: 1,150 m of climbing to the symbol summit of the Biella Alps

Santuario di Oropa, Biella · Piemonte•1 day•Hiking · 2,335 m
Difficulty ?
DIFFICULT
Where?
Biella, Piemonte
On your own?
No problem
Points
+21
Monte Mucrone from Oropa: 1,150 m of climbing to the symbol summit of the Biella Alps
Community photos
See all photos
Overview
The experience
Difficulty
What's included
Itinerary
Carpooling
What to bring
Guiddy Experience
Reviews
Questions
WHY THIS HIKE

Monte Mucrone from Oropa

Mucrone is the mountain people in Biella see from their windows every morning: a rock pyramid above the sanctuary. Climbing it from the Oropa square, with the cable car closed, means 1,150 m of ascent and a final rocky stretch that demands care. In return, the summit looks over the whole Po plain and Monte Rosa.

Group chat a couple of days before
Come alone, leave with new friends

The experience

From the Oropa Sanctuary we climb through the beech wood to Lago del Mucrone. From there the trail steepens among rocks and pastures to the Bocchetta del Lago and then, along a ridge with a few hands-on moves, to the cross on Monte Mucrone, 2,335 m.

Summit lunch and down the same way, with a stop at the lake to catch our breath.

Cable car closed: all on foot. With snow or ice on the final ridge the guide stops the group at the lake. Packed lunch, helmet recommended for the summit stretch.

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.

GOOD TO KNOW
Group chat
It opens a couple of days before: that's where the meeting point is confirmed and carpooling is arranged.
Free cancellation up to 3 days before
You pay nothing when you book.
Guiddy accident insurance
Included in the price.
+21 Guiddy points
Your points grow with every outing, level you up and unlock discounts, exclusive outings and goodies.
Guiddy Coordinator (runs the group, Telegram included)
Included in the price.
Not suitable for dogs
This time your dog stays at home.

How hard is it, really

Guiddy scale
DIFFICULT
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
1,150 m D+ · 12 km · 7 h
WHAT YOU NEED BEFORE YOU GO
✓
BEFORE YOU GO
Go to bed early, have a good breakfast and drink before you set off: you've got 7 h and 1,150 m of ascent ahead, you need consistent training and to be used to long hours on foot
✓
IN YOUR BACKPACK
Hiking shoes, 1.5 litres of water, a snack and a windproof jacket, plus poles and a headlamp. Always with you: a plaster, an antiseptic wipe and a small bag for rubbish

What's included in the price

✓INCLUDED
✓Licensed hiking guide
✓Guiddy accident insurance
✓Guiddy Coordinator (runs the group, Telegram included)
✓Guiddy points for the loyalty programme
✕NOT INCLUDED
✕Packed lunch
✕Parking
✕Travel to Santuario di Oropa
To get there, there's Guiddy carpooling, below.

Itinerary

One day, approximate times. The final details come in the group chat.

Elevation gain
1,150 m
Max altitude
2,335 m
Distance
12 km
Duration
7 h
Map
Day
12 km · D+ 1,150 m · 7 h
Meeting point 8:00approximate
Meeting at the Oropa Sanctuary, Santuario di Oropa, provincia di Biella, Italia. The exact time is confirmed in the group chat. We usually meet a little earlier for breakfast together, when possible.
HOW TO GET THERE
A
08:00MEETING
Meeting at the Oropa Sanctuary
We meet the Guidders in the sanctuary square, early: it is a long day.
B
10:15LAKE
Lago del Mucrone
First stop at the lake below the wall. The demanding part starts here.
C
11:15PASS
Bocchetta del Lago
The col above the lake: from here the ridge to the summit, with a few hands-on moves.
D
12:15SUMMIT
On the Mucrone summit
The cross and the view over the plain and Monte Rosa. Summit lunch.
E
16:00RETURN
Back to Oropa
Down the same way and finish at the sanctuary.

How do you get to Santuario di Oropa? By carpooling.

You say so when booking, then you get organised in the Telegram group. Contacts and costs are agreed between you: a seat isn't guaranteed.

WHO'S ALREADY GOING
Offering a seat Looking for a seat
Cars are added in the last few days, once the group is confirmed.

What to bring

A list made for this hike. No technical gear: just good shoes and a well-packed backpack.

Trekking boots
REQUIRED
Backpack
REQUIRED
Water supply
REQUIRED
Packed lunch
REQUIRED
Waterproof shell
REQUIRED
Windproof
REQUIRED
Headlamp
REQUIRED
Trekking poles
RECOMMENDED
Layered clothing
RECOMMENDED
Warm gloves
RECOMMENDED
Warm hat
RECOMMENDED
Mini-crampons (in autumn-winter)
RECOMMENDED
Sunglasses
RECOMMENDED
Sunscreen
RECOMMENDED

Guiddy Experience

GuiddyExcursion
Hikes picked for you

Guides and coordinators we pick for you.

Reviews

Only from people who completed the outing.
5.0
1 review
Itinerary5.0
Organisation5.0
Overall experience5.0
E
Elena M.
Outing on 24 October 2026
Your guide

Questions?

I've only done easy trails, can I come?
⌄
Rough and treacherous terrain requiring preparation and experience, equipment, and use of self-belay devices. You need to be fit enough to walk for 7 h with 1,150 m of ascent. If in doubt, message Ibex on WhatsApp.
Can I join on my own?
⌄
How does carpooling work?
⌄
What happens if the weather is bad?
⌄
What if the group doesn't reach the minimum?
⌄
Until when can I cancel?
⌄
Book now, pay only if it goes ahead
MOST POPULAR
✓No charge now: the amount is only held on your card
✓Free cancellation up to 3 days before
✓You're only charged once the group is confirmed, at 7 pm the evening before departure
✓Minimum not reached? No charge, nothing to do
Or pay straight away by card, PayPal, Satispay or Revolut. With Klarna you can also pay in interest-free instalments.
Ibex
Still have questions? Ask Ibex
Ibex is Guiddy's virtual ibex: it answers everything, 24/7. In two messages it tells you whether this outing is for you, how to get there and what to pack.
Hi, I'm Ibex. Ask me anything about this outing: level, what to bring, meeting point, car pooling, payment.
No commitment: we're happy to answer even just for advice. Prefer WhatsApp?
Monte Mucrone from Oropa: 1,150 m of climbing to the symbol summit of the Biella Alps

Monte Mucrone from Oropa: 1,150 m of climbing to the symbol summit of the Biella Alps

Santuario di Oropa, (BI) · Piemonte
1 day · Hiking · 2,335 m
Elevation gain
1,150 m
Max altitude
2,335 m
Distance
12 km
Duration
7 h
Guiddy points
+21
6 photos
+2 photos
WHY THIS HIKE

Monte Mucrone from Oropa

Mucrone is the mountain people in Biella see from their windows every morning: a rock pyramid above the sanctuary. Climbing it from the Oropa square, with the cable car closed, means 1,150 m of ascent and a final rocky stretch that demands care. In return, the summit looks over the whole Po plain and Monte Rosa.

Come alone, leave with new friends

The experience

From the Oropa Sanctuary we climb through the beech wood to Lago del Mucrone. From there the trail steepens among rocks and pastures to the Bocchetta del Lago and then, along a ridge with a few hands-on moves, to the cross on Monte Mucrone, 2,335 m.

Summit lunch and down the same way, with a stop at the lake to catch our breath.

Cable car closed: all on foot. With snow or ice on the final ridge the guide stops the group at the lake. Packed lunch, helmet recommended for the summit stretch.

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.

How hard is it

Guiddy scale
DIFFICULT
F
F+
I
I+
D
D+
1,150 m D+ · 12 km · 7 h
WHAT YOU NEED BEFORE YOU GO
✓
BEFORE YOU GO
Go to bed early, have a good breakfast and drink before you set off: you've got 7 h and 1,150 m of ascent ahead, you need consistent training and to be used to long hours on foot
✓
IN YOUR BACKPACK
Hiking shoes, 1.5 litres of water, a snack and a windproof jacket, plus poles and a headlamp. Always with you: a plaster, an antiseptic wipe and a small bag for rubbish

What's included

INCLUDED
✓Licensed hiking guide
✓Guiddy accident insurance
✓Guiddy Coordinator (runs the group, Telegram included)
✓Guiddy points for the loyalty programme
NOT INCLUDED
✕Packed lunch
✕Parking
✕Travel to Santuario di Oropa

Itinerary

Day · approximate times
Map
Explore the map
5 stops
Meeting point 8:00Meeting at the Oropa Sanctuary
We usually meet a little earlier for breakfast together, when possible.
A
08:00MEETING
Meeting at the Oropa Sanctuary
We meet the Guidders in the sanctuary square, early: it is a long day.
B
10:15LAKE
Lago del Mucrone
First stop at the lake below the wall. The demanding part starts here.
C
11:15PASS
Bocchetta del Lago
The col above the lake: from here the ridge to the summit, with a few hands-on moves.
D
12:15SUMMIT
On the Mucrone summit
The cross and the view over the plain and Monte Rosa. Summit lunch.
E
16:00RETURN
Back to Oropa
Down the same way and finish at the sanctuary.

How do you get to Santuario di Oropa? By carpooling.

You say so when booking, then you get organised in the Telegram group.

WHO'S ALREADY GOING
Offering a seat Looking for a seat
Cars are added in the last few days, once the group is confirmed.

What to bring

A list made for this hike.
Trekking boots
REQUIRED
Backpack
REQUIRED
Water supply
REQUIRED
Packed lunch
REQUIRED
Waterproof shell
REQUIRED
Windproof
REQUIRED
Headlamp
REQUIRED
Trekking poles
RECOMMENDED
Layered clothing
RECOMMENDED
Warm gloves
RECOMMENDED
Warm hat
RECOMMENDED
Mini-crampons (in autumn-winter)
RECOMMENDED
Sunglasses
RECOMMENDED
Sunscreen
RECOMMENDED

Guiddy Experience

GuiddyExcursion
Hikes picked for you

Guides and coordinators we pick for you.

Reviews

Only from people who completed the outing.
5.0
1 review
Itinerary5.0
Organisation5.0
Overall experience5.0
E
Elena M.
Outing on 24 October 2026
Your guide

Questions?

I've only done easy trails, can I come?
⌄
Rough and treacherous terrain requiring preparation and experience, equipment, and use of self-belay devices. You need to be fit enough to walk for 7 h with 1,150 m of ascent. If in doubt, message Ibex on WhatsApp.
Can I join on my own?
⌄
How does carpooling work?
⌄
What happens if the weather is bad?
⌄
What if the group doesn't reach the minimum?
⌄
Until when can I cancel?
⌄
No date
€29.90
per person
Book now →
Pay only if confirmed