Experience Nordic Walking in Oasi Zegna

What is Nordic Walking and why practice it in Oasi Zegna?

Nordic Walking is much more than a simple walk: it is a complete sport that trains the body in a harmonious and natural way. By using special poles, it allows you to engage up to 90% of your muscles, improving endurance, strength, and coordination.

In Oasi Zegna, in the heart of the Biella Alps, this activity finds its ideal setting. The mountain landscape, clean air, and open views provide the perfect environment for practicing Nordic Walking in all seasons. Here, the Oasi Zegna Nordic Walking Park® was born, the first certified park in Piedmont by the Italian Nordic Walking School.

It is a project designed for those who want to move in nature in a gentle yet effective way, improving physical fitness and rediscovering the joy of walking.

What makes Oasi Zegna Nordic Walking Park® special?

The Oasi Zegna Nordic Walking Park® is born from a simple yet profound idea: walking on safe and well-marked trails, where every step becomes a moment of relaxation and well-being.

The park's instructors wanted to rediscover historical paths of the Oasi Zegna, offering visitors a new way to experience them. The trails, already loved by hikers and families, are reinterpreted through the practice of Nordic Walking, which combines movement, breathing, and body awareness.

This activity is suitable for everyone: from beginners who want to start a gentle training path, to athletes who want to enhance their endurance or improve their posture.

What benefits does Nordic Walking offer?

Nordic Walking is a low-impact sport and ideal for all ages. Some of the main benefits include:

* Improvement of cardiovascular and respiratory endurance. * Muscle toning thanks to the use of arms, shoulders, legs, and abdomen. * Natural weight loss due to increased caloric consumption compared to normal walking. * Stress reduction and improved postural balance.

Moreover, walking outdoors in places like Oasi Zegna contributes to mental well-being, allowing you to detach from daily rhythms and regenerate in nature.

How many and what are the itineraries of Oasi Zegna Nordic Walking Park®?

The park offers five marked itineraries of varying lengths and difficulties, which can be walked individually or combined to create personalized routes. All paths develop among woods, pastures, and panoramic points, offering breathtaking views of the Biella mountains and the Po Valley.

1. Novareia Itinerary – *Easy, about 6 km* Ideal for beginners, it follows a gentle route through meadows and woods, perfect for familiarizing with the Nordic Walking technique.

2. Bellavista Itinerary – *Medium difficulty, about 9 km* A panoramic route with gentle ascents and descents. It offers spectacular views of Oasi Zegna and the Cervo Valley.

3. Brughiera Itinerary – *Medium difficulty, about 8 km* It winds through beech forests and pastures, combining shaded stretches with open areas featuring beautiful views.

4. Black Wolf Path – *Medium difficulty, about 8 km* A more technical track, suitable for those looking for a more intense workout. It requires good physical preparation and consistency in pace.

5. Blue Owl Path – *Easy, about 5 km* A short and relaxing route, ideal for families or those looking for a light activity immersed in greenery.

Overall, the routes allow up to 4 hours of walking, but those who wish can extend the experience for an entire day, enjoying the numerous rest and refreshment points along the way.

How does equipment rental work and where can you find maps?

To practice Nordic Walking, it is possible to rent poles at the equipment point in Bielmonte (tel. 015.744126).

At the Info Points in Trivero and Bielmonte, you can pick up the complete map of the routes, with indications on lengths, elevations, and panoramic points. On the official Oasi Zegna website, online previews and updates on trail conditions are also available.

Qualified instructors from the Italian Nordic Walking School organize individual and group courses, ideal for learning the correct technique and making the most of the activity's benefits.

What can you encounter along the Oasi Zegna paths?

Along the itineraries, you will alternate between beech and birch forests, panoramic clearings, and pastures where you can breathe in the scent of meadows and mountain wood. In spring and summer, the meadows are colored by the flowers of Oasi Zegna, while in autumn the leaves paint the landscape in golden and red hues.

There are also panoramic points that allow you to admire Monte Rosa and, on clear days, the plain up to Milan and Turin.

During breaks, you can refresh yourself at alpine inns and agritourisms, where you can taste typical Piedmontese dishes such as polenta concia, mountain cheeses, and mountain desserts.

Who can practice Nordic Walking in Oasi Zegna?

Nordic Walking is suitable for all ages and does not require any particular experience. It is ideal for:

* those who want to improve their fitness without stressing their joints; * those who wish to lose weight by walking effectively; * those looking for a relaxing yet complete activity; * groups and families who want to share an outdoor experience.

Thanks to the variety of routes, every walker can choose the level of difficulty that best suits their abilities. Instructors help set the right pace and maintain proper posture, avoiding unnecessary strain.

Why is practicing Nordic Walking in Oasi Zegna a unique experience?

Oasi Zegna is a place where sport and nature meet perfectly. Walking among woods, ridges, and breathtaking views allows you to regain balance and harmony, distancing yourself from daily stress.

In every season, colors and scents change: spring brings the rebirth of meadows, summer offers clear and fresh days, autumn provides the most intense colors, and winter transforms the trails into fairy-tale landscapes.

Nordic Walking in Oasi Zegna is not just physical activity, but a way to rediscover the slowness of walking and the pleasure of living the mountains step by step.

Where to eat and relax after the activity?

After a walk, you can stop at one of the Oasi Zegna's refuges or restaurants, such as Locanda Bocchetto Sessera or Albergo Bucaneve, where you can enjoy typical dishes and desserts of the Biella tradition.

Many facilities also offer wellness centers and panoramic saunas, ideal for relaxing muscles after physical activity.

Those who wish to extend their stay can stay in one of the B&Bs, agritourisms, or hotels in Bielmonte, and continue exploring the Oasi Zegna trails even in the following days.

An invitation to movement and nature

Nordic Walking in Oasi Zegna is an invitation to rediscover the joy of movement, nature, and simplicity. Every step becomes a conscious gesture, every breath a way to reconnect with oneself and the environment.

Among the woods and Biella mountains, this experience offers well-being, energy, and the feeling of walking within beauty.