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Tra i portici e le vette: Slowacanza ad Oropa
Lands of the Oropa Way
Tra i portici e le vette: Slowacanza ad Oropa
Un invito a rallentare, ad ascoltare il ritmo della natura, a ritrovare il senso profondo del viaggio
Nel cuore delle Alpi Biellesi, Oropa accoglie con la sua quiete antica, i porticati che custodiscono il silenzio e l’abbraccio sobrio delle montagne. Questo Slowacanza nasce come un invito a rallentare, ad ascoltare il ritmo della natura, a ritrovare il senso profondo del viaggio.
Lontano dalla frenesia quotidiana, i sentieri che salgono verso il Lago delle Bose attraversano valloni selvaggi, pascoli d’alta quota e alpeggi abbandonati. In cima, un piccolo lago incastonato tra le rocce regala uno spazio di contemplazione, dove il tempo sembra sospeso.
Oropa è anche luogo di memoria. La visita guidata al Santuario conduce tra architetture barocche, chiostri silenziosi e racconti di pellegrinaggi che attraversano i secoli. Nel Giardino Botanico, accompagnati da una guida della Rete Museale Biellese, si scopre un ecosistema fragile e affascinante, dove piante alpine rare convivono con muschi, licheni e specie officinali.
Questo Sloweekend è una dispensa aperta: un insieme di esperienze da combinare in libertà, per costruire un ritorno autentico, rispettoso e rigenerante.
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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 Cycle path.
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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