How to find us

The Rifugio is surrounded by the green woodland, deep in the morainic hills of Serra. This glacial formation, which divides the provinces of Biella and Ivrea, dates back to the Quaternary Period and is the largest of its type in Europe covering 25 km.

Only a few kilometres from the reserve there are three nature reserves which offer yet unspoiled landscapes. In Roman times Bessa was used as an open air gold mine, now its archaeological remains are unique. Burcina is a beautiful garden full of native and exotic plants. It is well known for its stunning spring display of 150 varieties of Rhododendron. The heath land around Baraggia is reminiscent of the African Savannah.

You can get to know our animals while hiking in our parkland, set amid the beautiful landscape of the Biellese Prealps.

Opening times

• from 1st-31st October and from 1st-31st March: 10am-5.30 pm
• from 1st April - 30th September: 10am- 6.30 pm
• from 1st November - 28th February: 10- 5 pm

How to get here

By car:

From the A4 (Turin-Milan) take the exit for Santhià. Follow signs for Biella until you reach the first traffic lights in Sandigliano. Turn left and follow the road to the second roundabout and go in the direction of Mongrando. Follow signs for Mongrando at the next 3 roundabouts. At the crossroads turn left. Go through the village of Mongrando and follow the SP 338. Go through the village of Zubiena and go right at the fork heading towards Sala Biellese. After about 1km the Rifugio is on the left. (About 15km from the A4 exit)

Train:

Take the train to Biella S. Paolo station and then take the bus for Ivrea.

Bus:

Take the Biella-Ivrea bus route.