Discovering the views of Viverone Lake
Lands of the Oropa Way
The views of Viverone Lake
Among lakes and castles discovering hidden treasures
Two courageous young women who followed in their father's footsteps in bestowing beauty on the landscape, dedicating their lives to cultivating vineyards on dry stone walls; a community that meets on Sundays by lighting the ancient consortium oven, handing down traditions and old recipes; a village that lives reflected in the serene waters of the lake, guarded by its precious castle.
As you travel at a slow pace through these lands, you can learn the stories of those who guard the beauty and culture of the place. Stop in Roppolo for three days, give yourself time to appreciate hidden corners, meet special people or sip a good glass of local wine, through two loop itineraries to walk and a nice bike ride around Lake Viverone.
You will stay at the Movimento Lento Home, a meeting and sharing place for "slow travelers" and a symbol of hospitality along the trails.
The itineraries are also available on theSlowBI app, which can be downloaded for free from the stores.
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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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