Tourist Proposal
Bikers will discover the Zegna Oasis, the wild Valsessera, up to Alagna in Valsesia, on the slopes of Monte Rosa, immersed in nature, tasting typical cheeses and knowing about the local traditions. Always in the company of a cycling guide, you will follow easy paths and dirt roads suitable for everyone. 4 days of fun in family or between friends.
THE PROGRAM DAY BY DAY:
1st day: arrival, the first easy MTB exit and relaxation in the chosen structure!
Welcome to Zegna Oasis! Arrival, with own means, to Bielmonte, (if you prefer a personalized service Bugella Welcome will organize the transfers with comfortable cars or minibus with driver). After leaving the baggage at the chosen structure (see related box), you will find your cycling guide that will accompany you to discover these magnificent places. You will start an easy path that will lead you along the paths and the Panoramica Zegna road to Trivero, home to the famous Lanificio Ermenegildo Zegna, and in the area of the Santuario della Brughiera. The stop for lunch at the farm then the discovery of the paths of this part of the Zegna Oasis. At the end back to Bielmonte (a transfer is included for you and your bikes if you do not want to ride uphill) for dinner and deserved rest.
Meals: lunch and dinner.
Places: Oasi Zegna.
Accommodation: at your choice
2nd day: Alta Valsessera, the lodges of the Artignaga and a refuge in the middle of nature!
We start to discover the bike paths of Zegna Oasis and the wild Valsessera! With your cycling guide, magnificent paths and dirt roads will lead you to the discovery of beautiful and hidden places such as the lodges of Artignaga, the mining site of the Alpe Rondolere, the pastures Margosio and Moncerchio where you can learn about the farmers life, milking and processing of milk and of course with tasting of their productions. At the end of the day cycling in nature, the typical dinner and overnight stay in the very characteristic hut of the Piana del Ponte.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Places: Oasi Zegna, Valsessera.
Route: 25 km / 15.5 miles.
Accommodation: Piana del Ponte Refuge.
3rd day: Valsessera, Mera and Scopello in Valsesia! After the night in full natural surroundings, the ride continues in an area rich in woods and pastures, with an extraordinary panorama that extends up to Monte Rosa. The climb, never too demanding on dirt roads, runs through the wild Val Sessera, up to Bocchetta della Boscarola to go down in Valsesia and join the asphalt road that connects Mera with the village of Scopello. The climb to Mera is the price to pay for an appetizing lunch and for a well-deserved relaxation before the descent to Scopello. At the end, shower and relax before dinner and rest.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Places: Valsessera, Bocchetta della Boscarola, Mera, Scopello.
Route: 30 km / 18.6 miles
Accommodation: Hotel Passpartout, Scopello.
4th day: Monte Rosa and Valsesia, the Walser, mysterious people of the mountains!
After breakfast, the adventure continues in Valsesia, full of spectacular mountains but also of rivers and rapids famous throughout Europe for rafting and white water sports. With your cycling guide, you will choose the path (the “low” cycle path that follows the river Sesia or the “high” one, more panoramic but also slightly more challenging), which will take you to Alagna. This hidden village at the foot of Monte Rosa, famous in winter for free-ride skiing, is the land of the Walser, a Germanic population that inhabited these regions. After lunch it is time to return to Bielmonte (people and bike transfers included). End of the tour.
Meals: breakfast, lunch.
Places: Scopello, Alagna, Bielmonte.
Route: 25 km / 15.5 miles
INFO AND RESERVATIONS:
+39 335 5744184
info@bugellawelcome.com
Available facilities:
Bucaneve hotels
The hotel, which with its shape and its external cladding in fir wood blends well with the surrounding mountain environment, was designed in 1963 by the great architect Luigi Vietti.
Located in a splendid sunny and panoramic position at 1,500 meters above sea level, with a romantic terrace that embraces the Po valley up to Monviso, it is less than 200 meters from the ski slopes of Bielmonte.
It offers its guests a pleasant experience in the elegance of the Alpine tradition, between furnishings of the time and new additions realized on the designs of the architect Vietti.
Monte Marca Refuge
Reopened recently, following a careful renovation, the Rifugio Monte Marca “relax” is the watchword: good traditional cuisine, wonderful views, tranquility and silence as far as the eye can see. Accessible by chairlift (included), this hiking hut offers an unmissable view of the circle of the Alps and the Po Valley.
Locanda Bocchetto Sessera
Rustic but very welcoming, this Affittacamere Ristorante is furnished in perfect mountain style. Just take a look at Teresa to understand which of the endless as tasty recipes of the Piedmontese tradition: from the flavored cheese to herbs to hot appetizers with omelettes, stuffed vegetables and battered polenta tanning.
NATION: ITALY
REGION: NORTH WEST PIEMONTE
DURATION: 4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS
LEVEL: EASY MOUNTAIN BIKE
ROUTE: WHITE ROADS, EASY TRAILS, NON-IMPENDING ROUTES EVENTUALLY ASSISTED BY E-BIKE.
PRICE FROM (depending on the structure chosen): €, 00 p.p. (minimum 8 people)
SUPPL. SINGLE: €, 00 p.p.,
E-BIKE RENTAL SUPPLEMENT:
WRITE US AND WE WILL BE HAPPY TO ORGANIZE YOUR PERFECT PERSONALIZED JOURNEY:
info@bugellawelcome.com
INCLUDED:
We have included all those services to make your experience as pleasant, relaxing and enjoyable as possible:
3 nights, reinforced breakfasts and dinners.
Lunch / light lunch as scheduled.
4 full days accompanying service Cycling Guide.
Baggage transfer service and half support.
Transfer service by minibus from end of last stop to hotel first stop for pick up your vehicles.
NOT INCLUDED:
Extra, tips for guides, which is not indicated in “included”
