Walks, trekking, alpinism, mountain bike and skiing are amongst the many activities offered by Oropa as well as a vast number of rooms in which to stay. There are also 13 restaurants and trattorie, numerous shops and bars. But tourism is also nature in Oropa: in addition to various excursions, from the easiest to the most demanding that leave the Sanctuary, a Mountain Botanical Garden was recently opened by the WWF.

> Download the Oropa sanctuary tourist sheet
> for more information www.santuariodioropa.it

The Wine Route
From the Viverne lake to Sostegno, passing through Oropa, Biella, Candelo and Masserano, tasting the oenological and gastronomic delicacies of Biella contemplating the most interesting and variegated natural, historical and architectural wonders of this corner of Piedmont.

A curiosity: in 1700 1,250,000 litres of wine were produced in Candelo, a village a few kilometres from Biella. This and other data show how the cultivation of vines and wine production were important activities for the Candelo community. The museum dedicated to winemaking was set up here, part of the ecomuseal project promoted by the Province of Biella, that is proposing to restore the equipment, traditional techniques and vines by creating a vineyard laboratory.

Currently you can visit the first cell, telephoning the Pro Loco of Candelo: Tel. 015/2536728. The Ricetto di Candelo winemaking event, with gastronomic displays concerts and tasting, is held every year in October at “Vinincontro”.
> Download Wine Route tourist sheet

The Biella area, although not very well known to national and international tourism, has a very interesting tourist value. Locations of “excellence” include the Ricetto di Candelo, Oropa Sanctuary and Zegna Oasi, however the neighbouring area is studded with medieval villages, castles and natural wonders not to be missed. The entire offer can be found at www.atl.biella.it and www.canavese-vallilanzo.it
For any other information on “not only shopping” tourist itineraries contact us on info@theplaceoutlet.com (pre-completed form – tourist information or informazioni turistiche)

Ricetto di Candelo
The Ricetto di Candelo is a collective fortification that dates back to the XIV century. It can be found in Candelo, a village near Biella and three minutes’ drive from The Place Luxury Outlet.
It is an extremely suggestive location where you can get lost in an original medieval atmosphere or, with the help of guides provided by the Pro Loco of Candelo, get to know the history and culture of this marvellous village, considered one of the most beautiful in Italy.
The Ricetto di Candelo hosts interesting events, such as the Ricetto in Fiore - link (from 1 to 4 June 2006 – once every two years) and Vinincontro (September 2006)
The Ricetto di Candelo has a few restaurants inside and outside the walls for a special dinner after shopping at The Place.

> download the Ricetto di Candelo tourist sheet
> For more information www.prolococandelo.it