Visitors to Vercelli are often struck by its rice fields, ancient history, and peaceful landscape. But there’s also a more intimate and evocative side to the area, which reveals itself especially when daylight gives way to evening.
For those wishing to discover this side of the city, Thursday, March 12, 2026 features a special experience: an evening walk along the Sesia River, a small journey into the nature and history of the Vercelli area.
The excursion starts right from Hotel Matteotti, an ideal meeting point for those staying in the city who want to explore the surroundings in an authentic way.
From the Center of Vercelli to the Natural Corridor of the Sesia
The walk begins when the city starts to slow down and the evening lights come on. From the center, you quickly reach the right orographic bank of the Sesia, leaving behind the traffic and urban rhythm.
Here the landscape changes completely. The river becomes the protagonist and the route transforms into a true natural corridor, where time seems to flow at a different pace.
Every bend of the Sesia tells something about the area’s history: bridges built and rebuilt over the centuries, strategic passages for trade and communications, but also precious natural environments that today represent an important ecosystem for local wildlife.
A Simple Route Rich in Details
The walk is accessible to everyone and requires no special technical preparation. What makes this experience special is not the difficulty of the route, but the richness of details encountered along the way.
On the sand you can observe the footprints left by animals that inhabit the area. Among the branches hide small nests and along the banks grow pioneer plants capable of withstanding the river’s floods.
As the light fades, the sounds of nature become clearer and more recognizable:
the call of coots, the beating wings of ducks returning to their shelters, and the wind passing through the poplars along the embankment.
It’s a perfect moment to slow down and observe the landscape with a different perspective.
An Experience Among Nature, History, and Atmosphere
During the approximately two-hour walk, the Vercelli area reveals itself through its most authentic elements.
The Sesia River is not just a natural feature, but also a connecting thread that binds history, landscape, and local traditions. Walking along its embankment means coming into contact with an environment where nature and memory coexist.
Evening amplifies this sensation: shadows lengthen, colors change, and the landscape takes on an almost narrative dimension. It’s precisely in this context that the simple act of walking becomes a way to observe, remember, and imagine.
The Excursion with Vercelli Outdoor
The experience is organized by Vercelli Outdoor, the project created by Manuel Minola Violino, a certified guide and deep connoisseur of the area.
For over thirty years, Manuel has explored northeastern Piedmont through travels, excursions, and sporting adventures. From endurance races to bikepacking, from ultra trails to the 4,000-meter peaks of the Alps to the deserts of Morocco, his journey has always been guided by a passion for exploration.
This experience is reflected in the activities he offers today: excursions designed to help discover the area with an authentic perspective, combining safety, knowledge, and a spirit of adventure.
With his guidance, every itinerary becomes a story made of landscapes, histories, and small details that often escape a distracted eye.
How to Participate in the Experience
Those wishing to participate in the evening walk along the Sesia can register directly online.
You can find all the information and sign up for the excursion at this link:
vercellioutdoor.it/vercellese-serali
The initiative represents an excellent opportunity for those staying at Hotel Matteotti who wish to experience Vercelli not only as an urban destination, but also as a gateway to the area’s natural beauty.
Discovering Vercelli Starting from Hotel Matteotti
Hotel Matteotti, in the heart of the city, is the ideal starting point for exploring the Vercelli area.
In addition to historical and cultural attractions, Vercelli offers numerous opportunities for outdoor activities: walks along the Sesia, routes through the rice fields, and cycling itineraries that cross unique landscapes.
Experiences like this evening walk allow you to discover a slower and more authentic dimension of the area, made of nature, silence, and panoramas that change with the light of day.
Sometimes it takes very little: a path along the embankment, the sound of water, and two hours of walking to see Vercelli with new eyes.
