Oropa, the most important Marian sanctuary in the Alps, is located in a unique and pristine setting at 1200 m above sea level, just 20 minutes from the center of Biella.
According to tradition, the origins of the Sanctuary of Oropa date back to the 4th century, thanks to St. Eusebius, the first Bishop of Vercelli. The oldest documents, dating back to 1200, mention the chapel where the Black Madonna is venerated; around it arose the current Basilica (early 1600s) and, gradually, the entire imposing building complex up to the Upper Basilica, consecrated in 1960. Prestigious architects such as Filippo Juvarra, Guarino Guarini, Filippo Beltrame, Ignazio A. Galletti, and Pierpaolo Bonora contributed to the design and construction of all the buildings of the Sanctuary.

Oropa offers quality hospitality. There are approximately 500 beds for guests, divided into four room types: suites, junior suites, comfort suites, and tourist suites. A common feature of all is the stylish decor with period furniture and a charming atmosphere, often enhanced by views of the Sanctuary and the Biella Alps. The charming suites also include an elegant sitting area and are adorned with paintings, prints, furniture, and period chandeliers.
The recently opened camper area has 31 spaces and offers a picturesque view of the Upper Basilica. Near the Sanctuary, there are 12 restaurants and traditional trattorias, numerous shops, and bars.

Oropa offers the opportunity to organize meetings and conferences thanks to its meeting rooms, each sized to suit every need: the Conference Room (148 seats), the Frassati Room (70 seats), the Historical Library (30 seats), and the Doctrine Rooms (50 and 30 seats). Business breakfasts, dinners, or gala lunches are also available, with a focus on local gastronomic specialties.

Oropa offers a unique heritage of art and culture: the 18th-century Porta Regia designed by Juvarra, the historic library filled with ancient volumes, the two galleries of votive offerings, the Royal Pavilion of the Savoy, and the Museum of Treasures, which displays gold and jewels, liturgical vestments, and historical mementos of the Sanctuary. Also worth visiting is the Sacro Monte, consisting of 12 chapels dedicated to the life of the Virgin and filled with hundreds of polychrome statues, created between 1620 and 1720. It was recently included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. To the left of the Sacro Monte is the Monumental Cemetery, where the pyramidal aedicule where the Virgin Mary was buried is located.
statesman Quintino Sella buried.

The Sacro Monte di Oropa Special Nature Reserve, established in 2005, covers an area of approximately 1,500 hectares and ranges from 750 to 2,388 meters above sea level. For nature and sports lovers, the park offers numerous activities: walking, trekking, via ferratas and climbing, mountaineering, mountain biking, downhill skiing, and cross-country skiing.
The cable car takes you up to the Savoia refuge at 1,900 m, from where a gondola lift takes you to Mount Camino, at 2,400 m. From the Savoia refuge, a 10-minute walk takes you to Lake Mucrone.
From May to September, you can visit the Mountain Botanical Garden, managed by WWF Italia Onlus.

Within 200 meters: church, bus stop, ATM, bar/restaurant. Pharmacy, residential area, 5-10 km. Train station, supermarket, and hospital over 10 km.

Reception at fixed times.