Explore the Magic of Lake delle Bose

A few weeks ago, we were in Biella for a few days. We often choose this area for mountain trips. The mountains are beautiful, costs are lower than in Valle d'Aosta, and people are very friendly. The city offers a lot even off the trails. I love the Piazzo neighborhood and never skip a Menabrea beer when I can. We decided to take it easy, with flexible plans, including activities for our daughter.

The day before, my wife, daughter, and I visited the Oropa Adventure Park. For our six-year-old, it was a great experience. She did the green course with a harness, carefully navigating bridges and small zip lines. Watching her start timidly and grow confident was unforgettable.

We've been here before and remembered an easier course for younger kids, called the baby course. It's for kids around three and doesn't need a harness. But it's currently closed for technical reasons. The staff said it might reopen in spring.

The park gets busy on weekends. If you plan to visit, it's best to call and book. Otherwise, after 3:30 PM, you might wait a bit, though a harness usually becomes available.

While there, I heard about Lago delle Bose from some people and signs. It piqued my interest.

So, the next day, I decided to go there alone.

In the morning, I returned to Oropa and parked at the Busancano square, right by the funicular. It's a large, free, and convenient parking area. Perfect if you've got a car full of backpacks and packed lunches. As soon as I got out, the air felt different: fresh, with that mountain forest scent of resin and damp earth.

Behind the camper area, the asphalt turns into a dirt path that gently climbs into the woods. That's where the trail begins.

The trail (marked D11a, "Busancano") winds through tall, shady beech trees, with sunlight peeking through the leaves. The climb is easy and steady, one of those walks where you don't rush. You stop sometimes to listen to the forest or snap a few photos.

After about an hour of walking (the elevation gain is around 350 meters, nothing too challenging), the forest opens up into a more open plateau. From there, a final short stretch on a narrower path leads you to Lago delle Bose, at about 1534 meters altitude.

The lake is small but very charming: a clear water mirror nestled among meadows and rocks, with mountains all around. The water reflected the blue sky and nearby larches, and there was an almost complete silence, broken only by the light wind and distant sound of grazing cows.

I sat on a rock by the shore and took out my packed lunch. In such simple places, you understand why some walks stick with you: you don't need much, just time to stop and look around.