Discover Sala Biellese – Museums, Art and Forest Trails

Culture, Craftsmanship and History

A holiday apartment in Sala Biellese can be the starting point for days that combine culture and outdoor activities. The Mostra della Resistenza is a mobile open-air exhibition on the walls of Sala and its hamlet of Bornasco.

The Antico Forno Massera Museum presents more than 100 years of history from Massera and the region, spanning from 1920 to the present day. For those interested in culture, it combines insights into Massera with a period extending from 1920 to the present.

At the Antico Telaio a mano, the thread was used partly for the warp and partly for the weft; weaving was then carried out on the handloom. Visits to the Antico Telaio a mano can be arranged through Pro Loco Sala Biellese. In this way, traditional craftsmanship complements the area's historical and museum-related themes.

Forest Trails and Different Daily Rhythms

The third stage of the Cammino di Oropa della Serra from Sala Biellese to the Santuario di Graglia leads from the town centre into the forest and reaches Laghetto Cossavella. The town, forest and body of water come together to create a clear route idea for an active day.

Another route is provided by GTB Stage 7 from Scalveis (Chiaverano) to Torrazzo. On a section heading towards Sala, it passes Laghetto “Cossavella” and continues through mixed chestnut and birch forest to Torrazzo. This route therefore has a different character from the stage of the Cammino di Oropa della Serra.

The Sentiero Goloso is approximately 3.5 km long, has an elevation difference of 200 m and can be completed on foot in about 1 hour. Five information panels along the Sentiero Goloso recall the traditional flavours of the Serra. The Sentiero Verso l'Acqua begins in Sala and leads through the forest to Cascina Moiette.

Surrounding Area with Museums and Buildings

Several different destinations are located around Sala Biellese: the Ecomuseo Anfiteatro Morenico di Ivrea is a museum, the Castello di Montalto is a castle, the Museo Civico Pier Alessandro Garda is a museum and the Seminary Palace is a palace.

The surrounding area of Sala Biellese also includes distinctive landforms. Colma di Mombarone, Monte Muanda and Punta Tre Vescovi are mountains in the area. Porta della Torrazza is a natural arch in the same area.

The Santuario della Madonnina in Cascina Abbadia dates predominantly from the 15th century. Inside the Santuario della Madonnina, a pillar bears an Annunciation dated 1492, a work by Gaspare da Ponderano. The construction period and the artwork give this place a clear historical focus.

Holiday Apartment in Sala Biellese for Your Planning

When choosing a holiday apartment in Sala Biellese, you can consciously decide how to focus your days: on museums and craftsmanship, historical works of art, forest trails, mountains and distinctive natural features in the surrounding area. The various route profiles and cultural themes provide starting points for varied holiday days, without every day having to be the same.

Further Places for Regional Orientation

Lessona, Caprile, Bioglio, Andorno Cacciorna, Torrazzo, Castellengo, Campiglia Cervo, Viverone

For the higher-level travel overview: Biella.