Oropa Belvedere to Cascina Brunetta
Biella · about 1 h 15 min by car from Stresa
The walk
4.4 km out-and-back walk near Biella, up to Cascina Brunetta, bivio BIAD16-BIAE05, 343 m of total ascent: about 2 h of walking. Waymarked hiking trail, between 1389 and 1501 m above sea level. After the walk: wine tasting at Castello di Montecavallo (9.6 km).
Waymarked hiking trail (grade E): paths and dirt roads, good walking shoes are enough.
How to get there
By car
From Stresa: about 1 h 15 min (51 km as the crow flies). Most trailheads have roadside parking or a small car park in the nearest village.
By train and bus
Take a train to Stresa, then a regional bus or a taxi for the last stretch. Our link plans the whole trip with Google Maps public transport.
Start point
45.63122,7.98617
Coordinates of the first waymark. Paste them into any map app.
Country buses run less often on Sundays and holidays, and some not at all: check the return journey before you set off.
Along the way
- RosazzaOne of “I Borghi più belli d’Italia”, the most beautiful villages of ItalyNearby · 5.0 km
Where to eat and drink
Independent winemaker
Castello di Montecavallo
Vigliano Biellese · 9.6 km from the trail
Book tastings ahead, and check opening days: many osterie close one day a week.
A good day here
- 10:00Park near Biella and start the walk.
- 12:00Back at the start after about 2 h.
- 13:00Lunch at Al Maniero in Issogne, 25 km by car.
- 15:30Tasting at Castello di Montecavallo, 9.6 km from the trail.
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