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Oasi Zegna, Trivero (Italy)

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Leaving the town of Trivero, the autumn mists obscures the pastures

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Leaving the town of Trivero, the autumn mists obscures the pastures

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Over thousand meters, the fog ends and you discover the clouds on the plains

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Over thousand meters, the fog ends and you discover the clouds on the plains

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Valleys of Biella covered by clouds

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Valleys of Biella covered by clouds

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Mucrone Mount (2335 m)

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Mucrone Mount (2335 m)

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Mount Mucrone seen from the parking of Bocchetto Sessera, the path starting point of the Bosco del Sorriso

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Mount Mucrone seen from the parking of Bocchetto Sessera, the path starting point of the Bosco del Sorriso

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Sessera Valley, where there are many nature trails

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Sessera Valley, where there are many nature trails

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Starting point of several paths that goes into the Sessera Valley

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Starting point of several paths that goes into the Sessera Valley

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Starting point. The guide explains the characteristics of the trail

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Starting point. The guide explains the characteristics of the trail

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Start walking along the Bosco del Sorriso (Forest Smile)

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Start walking along the Bosco del Sorriso (Forest Smile)

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Along the way, there are panels explaining the botanical characteristics of the plants in the area

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Along the way, there are panels explaining the botanical characteristics of the plants in the area

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The path in the Bosco del Sorriso is a path of wellness, culture and sport

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The path in the Bosco del Sorriso is a path of wellness, culture and sport

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The forest looks at us. The eyes of the beeches observe walkers

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The forest looks at us. The eyes of the beeches observe walkers

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In some areas (reading corner), there are wooden books with stories of local culture. A moment of rest during the walk

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In some areas (reading corner), there are wooden books with stories of local culture. A moment of rest during the walk

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The guide explains the history and local culture of the valleys inside the Oasi Zegna

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The guide explains the history and local culture of the valleys inside the Oasi Zegna

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The book with engraved in the wood, the forest stories

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The book with engraved in the wood, the forest stories

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The sound of the leaves crushed in the hands of the guide

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The sound of the leaves crushed in the hands of the guide

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The scent of the leaves

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The scent of the leaves

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The guide invites you to stop and remain silent under the autumn sun to listen the sounds of the forest

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The guide invites you to stop and remain silent under the autumn sun to listen the sounds of the forest

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The well-being of the forest. The place where is possible embracing the tree to feel in harmony with the forest

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The well-being of the forest. The place where is possible embracing the tree to feel in harmony with the forest

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The path in the Sessera Valley

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The path in the Sessera Valley

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The only small village in the upper Sessera Valley

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The only small village in the upper Sessera Valley

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The walk trail enters in the autumn colors

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The walk trail enters in the autumn colors

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Over the trees, appear Punta del Cravile (2381 m) and Cima of Asnas (2039 m)

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Over the trees, appear Punta del Cravile (2381 m) and Cima of Asnas (2039 m)

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Beech forest

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Beech forest

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The colors of autumn, cover the Sessera sources

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The colors of autumn, cover the Sessera sources

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The small Maria Hermitage, a resting place and reflection for many hikers

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The small Maria Hermitage, a resting place and reflection for many hikers

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The small Maria Hermitage, a resting place and reflection for many hikers

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The small Maria Hermitage, a resting place and reflection for many hikers

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Maria Hermitage, is also an example of alpine architecture

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Maria Hermitage, is also an example of alpine architecture

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The interior of Maria Hermitage near Alpe Montuccia (1397 m)

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The interior of Maria Hermitage near Alpe Montuccia (1397 m)

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The path of Bosco del Sorriso, is one of the busiest trails by hikers to see the fall colors

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The path of Bosco del Sorriso, is one of the busiest trails by hikers to see the fall colors

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The path of Bosco del Sorriso, is one of the busiest trails by hikers to see the fall colors

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The path of Bosco del Sorriso, is one of the busiest trails by hikers to see the fall colors

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At every turn of the path, appear unexpected color contrasts, good subjects for photographers

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At every turn of the path, appear unexpected color contrasts, good subjects for photographers

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Along the trail, the guide explains the types of trees and vegetation on site

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Along the trail, the guide explains the types of trees and vegetation on site

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The sun light filters into the dense beech forest

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The sun light filters into the dense beech forest

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The sun illuminates the forest leaves

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The sun illuminates the forest leaves

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Autumn lights, switch on the colors in the forest

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Autumn lights, switch on the colors in the forest

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Autumn colors along the path

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Autumn colors along the path

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Autumn colors along the path

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Autumn colors along the path

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The small village of Alpe Artignaga (1390 m)

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The small village of Alpe Artignaga (1390 m)

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The village of Alpe Artignaga (1390 m) near the sources of Sessera River

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The village of Alpe Artignaga (1390 m) near the sources of Sessera River

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The village of Alpe Artignaga (1390 m)

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The village of Alpe Artignaga (1390 m)

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In the village of Alpe Artignaga, a craftsman produces wooden sculptures

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In the village of Alpe Artignaga, a craftsman produces wooden sculptures

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In the village of Alpe Artignaga, a craftsman produces wooden sculptures

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In the village of Alpe Artignaga, a craftsman produces wooden sculptures

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In the village of Alpe Artignaga, a craftsman produces wooden sculptures used by hikers for a moment of rest

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In the village of Alpe Artignaga, a craftsman produces wooden sculptures used by hikers for a moment of rest

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Return to Bocchetto Sessera along the road used by cyclists and transformed into a slope of cross-country skiing in winter

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Return to Bocchetto Sessera along the road used by cyclists and transformed into a slope of cross-country skiing in winter

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Autumn colors along the path

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Autumn colors along the path

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Return to Bocchetto Sessera along the road used by cyclists and transformed into a slope of cross-country skiing in winter

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Return to Bocchetto Sessera along the road used by cyclists and transformed into a slope of cross-country skiing in winter

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The dirt road used by mountain bikers and, in winter, transformed as a trail for cross-country skiing

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The dirt road used by mountain bikers and, in winter, transformed as a trail for cross-country skiing

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A last look on Sessera Valley before ending the tour and return to the headquarters of Oasi Zegna in Trivero

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A last look on Sessera Valley before ending the tour and return to the headquarters of Oasi Zegna in Trivero

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Oasi Zegna

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Oasi Zegna

Leaving the town of Trivero, the autumn mists obscures the pastures
Leaving the town of Trivero, the autumn mists obscures the pastures
Over thousand meters, the fog ends and you discover the clouds on the plains
Over thousand meters, the fog ends and you discover the clouds on the plains
Valleys of Biella covered by clouds
Valleys of Biella covered by clouds
Mucrone Mount (2335 m)
Mucrone Mount (2335 m)
Mount Mucrone seen from the parking of Bocchetto Sessera, the path starting point of the Bosco del Sorriso
Mount Mucrone seen from the parking of Bocchetto Sessera, the path starting point of the Bosco del Sorriso
Sessera Valley, where there are many nature trails
Sessera Valley, where there are many nature trails
Starting point of several paths that goes into the Sessera Valley
Starting point of several paths that goes into the Sessera Valley
Starting point. The guide explains the characteristics of the trail
Starting point. The guide explains the characteristics of the trail
Start walking along the Bosco del Sorriso (Forest Smile)
Start walking along the Bosco del Sorriso (Forest Smile)
Along the way, there are panels explaining the botanical characteristics of the plants in the area
Along the way, there are panels explaining the botanical characteristics of the plants in the area
The path in the Bosco del Sorriso is a path of wellness, culture and sport
The path in the Bosco del Sorriso is a path of wellness, culture and sport
The forest looks at us. The eyes of the beeches observe walkers
The forest looks at us. The eyes of the beeches observe walkers
In some areas (reading corner), there are wooden books with stories of local culture. A moment of rest during the walk
In some areas (reading corner), there are wooden books with stories of local culture. A moment of rest during the walk
The guide explains the history and local culture of the valleys inside the Oasi Zegna
The guide explains the history and local culture of the valleys inside the Oasi Zegna
The book with engraved in the wood, the forest stories
The book with engraved in the wood, the forest stories
The sound of the leaves crushed in the hands of the guide
The sound of the leaves crushed in the hands of the guide
The scent of the leaves
The scent of the leaves
The guide invites you to stop and remain silent under the autumn sun to listen the sounds of the forest
The guide invites you to stop and remain silent under the autumn sun to listen the sounds of the forest
The well-being of the forest. The place where is possible embracing the tree to feel in harmony with the forest
The well-being of the forest. The place where is possible embracing the tree to feel in harmony with the forest
The path in the Sessera Valley
The path in the Sessera Valley
The only small village in the upper Sessera Valley
The only small village in the upper Sessera Valley
The walk trail enters in the autumn colors
The walk trail enters in the autumn colors
Over the trees, appear Punta del Cravile (2381 m) and Cima of Asnas (2039 m)
Over the trees, appear Punta del Cravile (2381 m) and Cima of Asnas (2039 m)
Beech forest
Beech forest
The colors of autumn, cover the Sessera sources
The colors of autumn, cover the Sessera sources
The small Maria Hermitage, a resting place and reflection for many hikers
The small Maria Hermitage, a resting place and reflection for many hikers
The small Maria Hermitage, a resting place and reflection for many hikers
The small Maria Hermitage, a resting place and reflection for many hikers
Maria Hermitage, is also an example of alpine architecture
Maria Hermitage, is also an example of alpine architecture
The interior of Maria Hermitage near Alpe Montuccia (1397 m)
The interior of Maria Hermitage near Alpe Montuccia (1397 m)
The path of Bosco del Sorriso, is one of the busiest trails by hikers to see the fall colors
The path of Bosco del Sorriso, is one of the busiest trails by hikers to see the fall colors
The path of Bosco del Sorriso, is one of the busiest trails by hikers to see the fall colors
The path of Bosco del Sorriso, is one of the busiest trails by hikers to see the fall colors
At every turn of the path, appear unexpected color contrasts, good subjects for photographers
At every turn of the path, appear unexpected color contrasts, good subjects for photographers
Along the trail, the guide explains the types of trees and vegetation on site
Along the trail, the guide explains the types of trees and vegetation on site
The sun light filters into the dense beech forest
The sun light filters into the dense beech forest
The sun illuminates the forest leaves
The sun illuminates the forest leaves
Autumn lights, switch on the colors in the forest
Autumn lights, switch on the colors in the forest
Autumn colors along the path
Autumn colors along the path
Autumn colors along the path
Autumn colors along the path
The small village of Alpe Artignaga (1390 m)
The small village of Alpe Artignaga (1390 m)
The village of Alpe Artignaga (1390 m) near the sources of Sessera River
The village of Alpe Artignaga (1390 m) near the sources of Sessera River
The village of Alpe Artignaga (1390 m)
The village of Alpe Artignaga (1390 m)
In the village of Alpe Artignaga, a craftsman produces wooden sculptures
In the village of Alpe Artignaga, a craftsman produces wooden sculptures
In the village of Alpe Artignaga, a craftsman produces wooden sculptures
In the village of Alpe Artignaga, a craftsman produces wooden sculptures
In the village of Alpe Artignaga, a craftsman produces wooden sculptures used by hikers for a moment of rest
In the village of Alpe Artignaga, a craftsman produces wooden sculptures used by hikers for a moment of rest
Return to Bocchetto Sessera along the road used by cyclists and transformed into a slope of cross-country skiing in winter
Return to Bocchetto Sessera along the road used by cyclists and transformed into a slope of cross-country skiing in winter
Autumn colors along the path
Autumn colors along the path
Return to Bocchetto Sessera along the road used by cyclists and transformed into a slope of cross-country skiing in winter
Return to Bocchetto Sessera along the road used by cyclists and transformed into a slope of cross-country skiing in winter
The dirt road used by mountain bikers and, in winter, transformed as a trail for cross-country skiing
The dirt road used by mountain bikers and, in winter, transformed as a trail for cross-country skiing
A last look on Sessera Valley before ending the tour and return to the headquarters of Oasi Zegna in Trivero
A last look on Sessera Valley before ending the tour and return to the headquarters of Oasi Zegna in Trivero
Oasi Zegna
Oasi Zegna

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By: Carlo Piccinelli

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Oasi Zegna on Google Maps.
Oasi Zegna, born from the foresight of Ermenegildo Zegna (1892-1966) founder of the famous company in the clothing sector and his family, is a vast area that includes some valleys and dense woods. Within this area of 100 km2, over time the family have developed tourist activities mainly related to the observation of nature, the relationship between man/nature and bike trails, nordic walking trails, paths in the forest, trail rides and, in winter, some paths become trails for cross country skiing and easy ski mountaineering trips. Experienced guides accompany and organize courses for the various sporting disciplines increasingly targeted to the respect and knowledge of this luxuriant nature in the Oasis. In this reportage, we follow the trail called The Forest Smile (Bosco del Sorriso), a route through forests of beech, larch, fir and birch but it is not only a good walk between autumn colors, it is also discovery. Discovery of sensations like listening to the sound of the forest, to hug the trees, to discover the alpine architecture, to learn about the forest stories written on the wooden books. A pleasant and interesting hiking accompanied by expert naturalist guides, information boards and detailed maps of the trails.
Useful links for more informations:
www.oasizegna.com
www.trivero-italy.com