Surroundings
Hotel San Francesco Borgomanero
Among the Novara hills
Walks and runs close to the hotel
Time passes at a gentler pace amongst the hills of the Novara region. The country lanes that wind their way through vineyards and woods, skirting streams and passing through small villages, are ideal routes for anyone wishing to take a relaxing stroll or stretch their legs with a run of a few kilometres after a day spent in the office or driving for work.
Little country churches
Madonna della Neve and San Colombano
Without venturing too far, you can reach the little country church of the Madonna della Neve and take a circular walk in or around the town. If you prefer a longer stroll, the little church of San Colombano in Briga Novarese is well worth a visit. Built on the ruins of a Romanesque castle, the church stands prominently on a hill and offers a panoramic view of the Novara plain and the slopes of Mottarone.
The routes
Two loops starting from the hotel
A run before dinner or a half-day hike: here are the key details of both routes. Download the roadbook or open the route in MapPlanner to follow it step by step.
Loop around the hotel
Running · Loop · Easy
- Distance
- 5.7 km
- Running time
- 38 min
- Pace
- 6:40 /km
- Elevation
- +33 / −33 m
Start and finish: Hotel San Francesco, Via Maggiate 107, Borgomanero
San Colombano loop
Hiking · Loop · Hard
- Distance
- 14.85 km
- Time
- 3h 20m
- Elevation
- +157 / −156 m
- Altitude
- 312–438 m
Start and finish: Hotel San Francesco, Via Maggiate 107, Borgomanero · Nearby parking: Piazzale Don Giacinto Allegra
For “avid” walkers!
The Cammini delle Colline Novaresi
Borgomanero is also one of the towns traversed by the Cammini delle Colline Novaresi, a network of multi-stage walking routes through vineyards, rice fields and woodland landscapes that offer an experience immersed in nature, allowing you to discover the region in all its beauty and variety.
Here at Hotel San Francesco, you can ask for the beautiful stamp on your walking passport (Credenziale)! For more information and to request your Credenziale, visit the Cammini website.
