Castellania Oropa Itinerary - Stage 7 from Santhià to Biella

After an initial flat stretch, partially on dirt roads (approx. 5 km) we reach Cavaglià. From here the road begins to climb up to the Castle of Roppolo, from which you can enjoy a beautiful view of the morainic amphitheater of Ivrea and Lake Viverone.From here the route is a continuous ups and downs along the eastern foothills of the Serra di Ivrea. We cross Dorzano, Salussola, Cerrione, Vermogno and Mongrando in order. Three Cerrione and Mongrando skirts the Bessa Natural Park, a gold deposit exploited since Roman times.From Mongrando you will soon reach Biella. In the historic village of the city, the Piazzo, Palazzo La Marmora with its winter garden is worth a visit. Near Biella, in Vigliano Biellese, you can visit the Castle of Montecavallo, Villa Era and Villa La Malpenga on a circular excursion (15.8 km).