Adventure Tour on the Moraine Ridge
Lands of the Oropa Way
Adventure Tour on the Moraine Ridge
An immersion in the nature on Morena more long in Europe
The most "sporty" of the Slowacanze in the Lands of the Oropa Trail. Thanks to three routes that start from the small village of Torrazzo, nestled on the crest of Ivrea's Serra Morenica, we will be able to venture along beautiful dirt roads to discover now the Biellese side and now the Canavese side of Europe's longest moraine hill.
The first day, will be an adventure to discover the Five Lakes Natural Area, a legacy of the ancient glacier that shaped the places and landscape in this area.
The following day we will discover the Bessa Park, where more than 2,000 years ago gold mining by the Romans and ancient peoples transformed the landscape, giving it an almost "lunar" atmosphere. We will also pass through the village of Magnano, with its ancient ricetto, the Pieve di San Secondo and the monastic community of Bose, where we can pause to breathe in an intrinsic spirituality.
Slowacanza closes in beauty with a ring dedicated to the discovery of local producers, especially dedicated to lovers of quality wine, which in the Terre del Cammino di Oropa has found an ideal terroir, where the vineyards are reflected in the calm waters of Lake Viverone.
The routes are suitable for people with good training and experience in mixed and technical terrain.
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How to get there
You can reach Roppolo by arriving by train in Santhià, which is on the Milan-Turin railway line. The renters of the Cammino di Oropa network will be able to deliver your e-bike directly to you at the station, thanks to which you can reach Roppolo by riding about 12km along the Oropa Ciclovia della Serra.
Info and times: www.trenitalia.it
The Flixbus stop in Santhià is located near the A4 highway toll booth, from here you can easily reach the Oropa Way and get to Roppolo in less than 4 hours of pleasant walking. It is the ideal way to get into the spirit of the Lands of the Oropa Way.
Info and times at www.flixbus.it.
If arriving by car (less than 1 hour 30 minutes from Milan, 45 minutes from Turin): Milan-Turin freeway, exit Santhià, from here follow the signs to Viverone Lake. Once in Roppolo, at the beginning of the village turn right towards the castle, you can leave your car in the public parking lot adjacent to the church square.
If you arrive by plane, you can reach Santhià with the directions below. From there you can get to Roppolo on foot or by bike, having your rental ebike delivered directly to the Santhià station.
Malpensa to Santhià:
- Flixbus from both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 to Santhià highway exit (1h15′)
- Train with change at Milan Centrale and arrival at Santhià station (2h45′)
Orio al Serio to Santhià:
- Flixbus to Santhià highway exit (2h15′) - 3 connections per day
- Bus to Milan Centrale + train to Santhià (2h 30′ plus change time)
Caselle to Santhià:
- Bus to Turin Porta Susa + train to Santhià (about 1h20 plus change time)
HikerTips
How to appreciate the Oropa Way every season
During the hot season the first stage can be a bit more strenuous than you might think for mileage and elevation gain because it is largely in the sun. Also, there can be a lot of mosquitoes in the Serra forest, so on the second and third stages we recommend that you carry repellent to keep them away.
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