Sentiero per Oropa - tracciato della vecchia tranvia

This trail tells a quiet story — that of an old tramway that once carried pilgrims and travellers toward the famous Sanctuary of Oropa, nestled among the Biellese Alps. Today, that historic route has become a timeless walk winding through the majestic woods of Parco Burcina, where centuries-old beeches and chestnut trees form a breathtaking natural canopy. The lush vegetation transforms with the seasons: spring brings vibrant blooms and rhododendrons bursting with colour, summer offers generous shade and cool relief, while autumn drapes the landscape in a warm palette of reds and golds. The path is ideal for families with children and those seeking a relaxed, rewarding walk — its gentle, steady gradient is a direct legacy of its origins as a railway bed. Along the way, glimpses of Biella and its Alpine amphitheatre open up between the trees, and traces of history emerge quietly from the undergrowth. This is a route perfectly suited to those who love blending the spiritual resonance of a pilgrimage landscape with the simple pleasure of immersing oneself in nature, guided by the slow, steady rhythm of footsteps on memory-laden ground.