Stage 1: Santhià to Roppolo
“The trail to Roppolo” — Cammino di Oropa, Piedmont
At a glance: stage 1 of the Cammino di Oropa runs from Santhià to Roppolo: 16,3 km with 219 m of ascent and 92 m of descent.
Stage 1 of the Cammino di Oropa runs from Santhià to Roppolo for 16,3 km, with roughly 219 metres of ascent and 92 metres of descent. The figures make this a steadier day, though surfaces and weather can still change the feel of it.
Use the map and elevation profile to plan the day, but follow waymarks, local closures and current advice on the ground. Carry enough water for the exposed sections and allow time for stops rather than treating the GPX as a schedule.
GPX track published by Cammino di Oropa / Outdooractive. Distances and elevation figures are calculated from that file; check the official route updates before setting off. Check the source
In Roppolo, look first at the route’s recognised accommodation network, then local guesthouses and small B&Bs. Beds can be scarce in the smaller settlements, so booking ahead is the safer option.