Holiday Apartment in Pollone: Burcina, Trails and Culture

Pollone is a destination for you if your holiday combines nature trails, local history and distinctive cultural heritage. At its heart is Parco Burcina “Felice Piacenza”, a historic garden located within the municipalities of Biella and Pollone. There are also trails of varying difficulty, a route to Monte Mucrone, as well as churches and historical traces in the town. A holiday apartment in Pollone suits a travel itinerary that brings nature and culture together.

Parco Burcina as a Natural Setting

The main entrance to Parco Burcina is located in Pollone near Piazza San Rocco, where a large car park is available to visitors. Pollone and Parco Burcina can be reached from Biella by scheduled bus services. From the entrance to the summit, an unpaved road suitable for vehicles runs through the park; numerous trails branch off from it, some of which are also accessible with prams or wheelchairs.

Trails for Different Day Plans

Stage 21 of the GTB begins at Piazza San Rocco, near the entrance to the Burcina nature reserve. It passes through the protected area and reaches Torre Martini. GTB Route 07 runs from Pollone to Zumaglia; it is 20.5 kilometres long, takes around seven hours and is rated “Hiking” in difficulty.

A route to Monte Mucrone begins near the cemetery of Pollone and ends, after overcoming an elevation gain of 1,500 metres, at around 2,000 metres above sea level, a short distance from the summit of Monte Mucrone.

Archaeology, Churches and Frassati Heritage

Parco Burcina is of archaeological importance: in 1959, artefacts and a horseshoe-shaped dry-stone wall were discovered. According to recent investigations, the wall is interpreted as a tomb from the Late Bronze Age, dating to the 13th century BC. Villa Ametis remains the family’s residence and is not a museum or public building.

The Frassati family tomb is located in the cemetery of Pollone and was also visited by Pope John Paul II. The façade of the Church of the Holy Trinity in Pollone is decorated with frescoes by the painter Lorenzo Delleani. The church dedicated to Saint Sebastian and Saint Fabian is considered to be Pollone’s first church.

The “Sui sentieri di Pier Giorgio” itinerary is divided into seven stages; along the marked route, information panels provide details about the places and the life of Pier Giorgio Frassati. It offers an accessible experience amid the history and alpine landscape of the Biellese area, which Pier Giorgio Frassati particularly loved.

Choose a Holiday Apartment in Pollone Based on Your Travel Plans

When choosing a holiday apartment in Pollone, you can incorporate the town’s specific starting points and themes into your planning. The Burcina entrance at Piazza San Rocco, the bus connection from Biella, the trails in the park, the churches and the itinerary offer different ways to experience nature, history and outdoor activity. This allows you to match your accommodation to your preferred combination of a park experience, local culture and hiking destinations.

Further destinations with the same regional focus: Portula, Romagnano, Cavaglià, Sandigliano, Candelo, Vigliano Biellese, Andorno Cacciorna, Tollegno.

For the overview of the wider travel area: Biella.