Piedmont's Cammino di Oropa

The Oropa Trail presents a moderate level of difficulty, with stages around 15–16 kilometers in length.

It's very approachable, but the last stage includes a more challenging climb — although you can skip this with public transport.

This Piedmont pilgrimage could be perfect if you’ve never embarked on a multi-day hiking route and wish to challenge yourself. But even experienced walkers will enjoy this captivating journey.

We organize overnight stays in B&Bs, hotels, and sanctuaries, always in private rooms with en-suite bathrooms.

You'll wake each morning reinvigorated and ready for the day ahead.

Yes, the Oropa Camino in Piedmont is fully marked and easy to follow.

If you decide to book with us, you'll also receive detailed documentation and a navigation app to help you follow the route, even without an internet connection.

Get ready to discover a diverse range of environments, both natural and man-made, including hills, valleys, forests, meadows, villages, and ancient towns.

You'll start in the agricultural fields around Santhià, before passing through hills and woods of beech and chestnut, gradually moving closer to the green slopes of the Biellese Alps.

The views extend from Lake Viverone to the Po Valley, and up to the peak of Mount Mucrone. Every stage offers a rich and varied visual experience.

Our Cammino di Oropa trips are designed to let you focus entirely on the walking experience, without worrying about logistics.

Our tours typically include:

• Carefully selected accommodations along the route (B&B, hotels, and sanctuary stays, always in a private room with en-suite bathroom)

• Luggage transfer from one stage to the next

• Detailed route notes, maps, and a digital information pack

• GPS navigation via our mobile app, usable offline without an internet connection

• 7-days-a-week support and emergency assistance throughout the trip

• Basic medical and luggage insurance on most itineraries

Always check the individual trip page to verify the exact services included in the itinerary you have chosen.

Throughout your trip, we provide 7-days-a-week support for any emergency or need related to the route and the services you have booked.

Thanks to GPS navigation via our app and your travel documentation, you always have all the references you need to find your way with confidence, even on the more isolated stretches between the Biella hills and the Pre-Alps.

Yes, the Cammino di Oropa is generally suitable for solo travelers, including women, as long as the trip is approached with common sense and proper preparation.

The route crosses rural and natural areas of Piedmont, with stages of 14–16 km and a gradual elevation gain, making it one of the most accessible long-distance walks in Italy.

With SloWays, solo walkers can count on:

• Carefully selected and pre-booked accommodations at every stage

• Offline GPS navigation via the app

• Detailed route documentation for the entire walk

• 7/7 support throughout the trip

This allows you to enjoy the independence of a self-guided walk with much greater peace of mind.

The pilgrim credential is the official pilgrim document in which you collect stamps at accommodations, churches, and sanctuaries along the route.

It is not mandatory to walk, but it is strongly recommended for anyone who wants to experience the walk in its most authentic and spiritual sense.

The Cammino di Oropa leads to the Sanctuary of Oropa, one of the most important Marian shrines in Italy: having the credential makes the arrival even more meaningful.

Check the details of your trip to see whether the credential is included in the package or how it can be requested.