Bielmonte: Holiday Apartment for Winter and Mountain Experiences

Holiday apartment in Bielmonte between winter and summer

Bielmonte is located at the highest point of the Panoramica Zegna and forms the heart of Oasi Zegna. This protected mountain region covers 100 square kilometres and is open to everyone. In this compact thematic area, alpine landscapes, winter sports and trails for the warmer months come together. When choosing a holiday apartment in Bielmonte, you can therefore first consider whether your focus is on snow, easy hikes, sports routes or varied days out.

Snow sports with different focuses

The Bielmonte ski area offers 18 kilometres of downhill ski runs and 20 kilometres of cross-country ski trails at altitudes between 1,200 and 1,650 metres. The skiing facilities also include the black Dosso Grande run. The Bielmonte ski slopes are illuminated. The Oasi Zegna Ski Racing Center has five FIS-homologated runs. This means that downhill skiing, cross-country skiing and more demanding piste experiences can be viewed as different aspects of a stay.

Easy trails through Oasi Zegna

For a quieter day, the easy Giro di Bielmonte is ideal: The route leads from Bielmonte to Monte Marca, takes 1 hour and 30 minutes and climbs 150 metres. Monte Marca is a mountain in the immediate vicinity of Bielmonte. The Bosco del Sorriso, a 4.8-kilometre circular trail, is also easy. It begins at Bocchetto Sessera in Bielmonte; the stated walking time is 1 hour and 15 minutes, with an elevation difference of 50 metres. The different trail lengths and walking times help you organise your daily plans according to your preferred pace.

Summer experiences and active days

In summer, Bielmonte offers trekking on the trails of Oasi Zegna. From May to October, Al Maneggio Equiturismo in Bielmonte offers horse-riding activities for beginners and experienced riders. The range of experiences also includes Bosco Avventura, an adventure course among the trees. At Rolbarun, the experience includes a ride on the chairlift to Monte Marca followed by a descent towards the valley. The meeting point for Percorso Bellavista is at Chalet Caulera on the Panoramica Zegna, which leads from Trivero to Bielmonte.

Mountains and road-cycling routes

Several mountains in the immediate vicinity give Bielmonte a distinct alpine setting: Monte Marchetta, Rocca dell'Argimonia and Monte Terlo are all located near Bielmonte. There are also specific options for road cyclists. Le salite del Giro – Alpe Noveis e Bielmonte da Est climbs from Alpe Noveis to Bielmonte. Le salite del Giro: Oropa, Rosazza e Bielmonte da ovest reaches Bielmonte after the climb to the Santuario di Oropa.

Destinations in the surrounding area

There are also various destinations beyond the immediate mountain landscape. Castello di Zumaglia is a castle in the area surrounding Bielmonte. The Fondazione FILA Museum is a museum in the area surrounding Bielmonte. Palace Gromo di Ternengo is a palace in the area surrounding Bielmonte, as is the Palace of Masserano's Princes. This combination of nature, activity and culture can serve as a guide to your daily rhythm when choosing a holiday apartment in Bielmonte: winter sports enthusiasts will focus on proximity to their preferred activities, while on a varied trip, easy trails, summer activities and destinations can all be given equal consideration in the planning.

More places for planning your trip

If you would like to discover other places in the same area in addition to Bielmonte, you can find Graglia, Bioglio, Crevacuore, Netro, Muzzano, Masserano, Torazza and Vivaro here.

For the higher-level travel overview: Biella.