EVENTS DECEMBER
Free Biella/Bielmonte shuttle arriving at 10.00 and leaving at 16.00 on 8, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 26 and 30 December. The Bielmonte ski resort will be open from 7 to10, 15 to 17 and 21 December and thereafter to the end of February. Open every day non-stop from 22 December, including Tuesdays.
From 2 December to 7 January - Gigante Marchetto Nativity. A multi-site nativity scene in Mosso, a typical small township in the Biella area.
Every Saturday and Sunday – Snowshoeing for beginners or anyone simply wanting to enjoy slow rhythms, views and observing nature, departing at 10.30 from Piazzale 2, Bielmonte for the climb towards Monte Marca. Organized by OverAlp.
Long weekend of 7, 8, 9 and 10 December
Opening of Bielmonte ski season. Thursday 7, inauguration of Bielmonte Winter Kids (from 10.30 to 16.00) with animation for the smaller ones. Opening of the cross-country ski trail at Bocchetto Sessera (every day from 09.00 to 17.00 till mid March). Friday 8, lighting of the tree at Centro Zegna in Trivero Valdilana. Saturday 9, Christmas with kids, organized by Scuola Sci di Bielmonte, an event for families and kids: a non-competitive mini-salom with puppets instead of gates. From 13.00. Also on Saturday 9, snowshoeing under the stars at Bocchetto Sessera.
Sunday 17 – Light Festival at Casa Zegna
Monday 25 - Cross-country ski trail open and free of charge (ski hire closed)
Tuesday 26 - Snowshoeing under a full moon at Bocchetto SesseraSaturday 30 – Torchlight procession by ski instructors (Madonna degli sciatori) from 18.00.
Sunday 31 - New Year’s Day in Bielmonte. Activities organized by hospitality operators.
JANUARY
Biella/Bielmonte shuttle free of charge, arriving at 10.00 and leaving again at 16.00 every Saturday and Sunday.
Every Saturday and Sunday – Snowshoeing for beginners or anyone simply wanting to enjoy slow rhythms, views and observing nature, departing at 10.30 from Piazzale 2, Bielmonte for the climb towards Monte Marca. Organized by OverAlp.
Saturday 6_ Kids’ torchlight procession at 17:30 and parents-kids slalom_ evening opening of Bielmonte
Saturday 13_ Snowshoeing beneath a full moon at Bocchetto Sessera_ Safe snowshoeing in the company of an alpine guide to improve your technique and learn the basics of snow safety (ARTVA – Shovel – Depth probe). Organized by OverAlp
Saturday 20 - VSG CUP from 19.00, night giant slalom race for participants in the Sailing, Skiing, Golf multi-sport championship.
Saturday 27 - Snowshoeing beneath a full moon at Bocchetto Sessera.
FEBRUARYE
very Saturday and Sunday – Snowshoeing for beginners or anyone simply wanting to enjoy slow rhythms, views and observing nature, departing at 10.30 from Piazzale 2, Bielmonte for the climb towards Monte Marca. Organized by OverAlp.
Saturday 10_ Snowshoeing beneath a full moon at Bocchetto Sessera_Ski slope Carnival
Friday 16_ “M’Illumino di meno” and Valentine’s Day with candle-lit suppers and other activities._ Ambrosian Carnival
Saturday 17_ Safe snowshoeing in the company of an alpine guide to improve your technique and learn the basics of snow safety (ARTVA – Shovel – Depth probe). Organized by OverAlp._ Artignaga night race from 19.00, with three categories: trail shoes, snowshoes and snowshoes and crampons.
Saturday 24_ Snowshoeing beneath a full moon at Bocchetto Sessera_ Observing constellations: UBA Unione Biellese Astrofili (date to be confirmed)
Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 _“Forest bathing and wellness”, residential seminar accompanied by CSEN instructorsThe inclusive SCIALIS event for deaf children will be held in February (date to be defined).
MARCHE
very Saturday and Sunday – Snowshoeing for beginners or anyone simply wanting to enjoy slow rhythms, views and observing nature, departing at 10.30 from Piazzale 2, Bielmonte for the climb towards Monte Marca. Organized by OverAlp.
Saturday 2 - “Vintage skiers” event in Bielmonte.
Saturday 9 - Snowshoeing under the stars at Bocchetto Sessera.
Sunday 10 - End of season Ciaspolenta accompanied by dogs.
Saturday 23- Snowshoeing beneath a full moon at Bocchetto Sessera.
Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 - FAI Spring Days in Trivero Valdilana.