Riding in Alto Piemonte, through the provinces of Vercelli and Biella!
The main characteristic of this path is certainly that of joining at high altitude, two provinces of Piedmont. Traveling along it means exploring Valsesia but also Valsessera, and cycling in one of the most appreciated and well-known parks in the Region, Oasi Zegna. The cycle path is wide and smooth for the entire journey. The duration, apparently not impressive, must be calculated taking into account the way back. If traveled in the saddle, you have to double the indicated km and hours.
Departure: Mera Chairlift
Arrival: Bielmonte
Length: Km. 20.1
Difference in height: uphill mt. 767, downhill mt. 731
Duration: 3.5/4 hours
Physical difficulty: medium
Technical difficulty: easy
E-Bike charging stations: Bielmonte – Mera
Period: spring, summer, autumn
Starting from the arrival station of the Scopello-Mera chairlift, descend along the road for about 2 km. up to the crossroads for Colle della Boscarola indicated by the yellow sign with the number 3. From here, take an easy dirt road until you reach Colle (1,423 m) after about 2.5 km. slightly uphill. The road begins to descend to the Dolca from where a 10 km long alternation of ups and downs leads to the Fisherman's house. From this point the road continues to climb steadily for 5 km. And it reaches Bielmonte through the Bocchetto Sessera. The itinerary develops mainly within the Zegna Oasis in the Alta Valsessera Regional Forest, and runs along a very wide forest road.
Parking:
from the Provincial Road 299 at Scopello, the yellow sign invites you to turn left and after passing a bridge, following the signs for the Mera chairlifts, you reach the large parking lot right in front of the ski lifts. From here it is possible to go up to Alpe di Mera with a bike in tow to start the journey, by purchasing a return ticket. Alpe di Mera can also be reached by bike from Scopello following route number 2, or by car. The Trogo and Mera car parks are subject to charges.
With a pleasant and panoramic journey by chair lift, you’ll reach Mera. From here the carriage road will guide you down for about 2 km. until you see the crossroads for Bocchetta della Boscarola. Follow the yellow sign with the stylized figure of a cyclist and the number 3 on a red field.
An easy dirt road leads to Colle della Boscarola, at 1.423 meters of altitude, with a slight ascent about 2.5 km long. It follows a downhill stretch, up to Dolca, and then an alternation of ascents and descents 10 km long, up to the Fisherman’s House. From this point the ascent starts again, for about 5 km, until the arrival in Bielmonte through the Bocchetto Sessera.
The itinerary mainly develops within the Zegna Oasis in the Alta Valsessera Regional Forest.
Which bike to choose?
Definitely a Mountain Bike or an E-MTB, and if you need to rent it, you can do it in Varallo, Scopa, Mollia and Alagna.
We always advise you to check the conditions of the route before leaving and to request information and a map from the nearest Tourist Office.
