Biella Le Betulle
John Morrison, a design partner of Harry Colt, laid out Biella Le Betulle in 1958 among the birch woods of the Piedmont foothills, a par 73 of about 7,146 yards that is widely rated the finest parkland course in Italy.
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The verdict
Le Betulle, the birches, takes its name from the silver birch that frame its fairways in the hills above Biella, north of Turin. John Morrison, who worked alongside Harry Colt and was assisted here by John Harris and Donald Harradine, completed the course in 1958, and it has stood the test of time as one of continental Europe's great parkland layouts.
Set at altitude with the Alps on the horizon, the course runs through mature woodland on rolling ground, the holes private and beautifully framed. It is a quiet, classical test that asks for accuracy and shape rather than brute length, the kind of course that connoisseurs of design seek out. Italy has flashier resorts, but few courses with this pedigree.
Biella Le Betulle at a glance
- Opened
- 1958
- Designer
- John Morrison
- Type
- Parkland
- Par
- 73
- Yardage
- 7,146 yds
- Green fee
- EUR 100
Designer, opening year, par and yardage verified June 2026 from Golf Club Biella and leading course databases. The course was designed by John Morrison and completed in 1958, a par 73 of about 7,146 yards at altitude. The visitor green fee ran from about 100 to 130 euros on weekdays and weekends, and a handicap certificate is required (indicative, 2025). Always confirm current rates directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
Le Betulle is a parkland course of the old school, the birch and pine tight to the fairways and the routing using the rolling Piedmont ground to fine effect. There is little water and no gimmickry, just well shaped holes that ask the player to drive straight and shape the approach.
Morrison's Colt schooling shows in the green complexes, subtly contoured and defended by bunkering that rewards the correct angle. At altitude the ball flies a touch further, but the trees and the slopes keep the card honest, and the closing holes through the woods are a fitting finish to a thoughtful round.
This is a course for the player who values design and atmosphere over spectacle. Le Betulle rewards position and ball control, and a round among the birches with the Alps beyond is one of the quiet pleasures of golf in Italy, an easy pairing with the food and wine of Piedmont.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Members club that welcomes visitors with advance booking; a handicap certificate is required |
| Green fee | Around 100 to 130 euros for visitors on weekdays and weekends (indicative, 2025); handicap limit applies |
| Booking | Reserve ahead through the club; weekdays are quieter for visiting golfers |
| On the day | Walking parkland at altitude through birch woods; a buggy eases the rolling ground |
| Getting there | Magnano above Biella, about 75 minutes northeast of Turin Airport |
| Best months | May to September for the warm Piedmont season; the course sits at altitude, so spring and autumn are mild |
Access and fees verified June 2026; rates and availability change by season, so always confirm directly before booking.
Where to stay nearby
Biella and the surrounding Piedmont countryside offer characterful hotels, and the club has long been part of a golf and gastronomy trip through the region. The wine country of Gattinara and the lakes lie within easy reach.
For a wider trip, Turin sits 75 minutes south with its hotels and culture, and the courses of the lakes and Milan are within a day. Le Betulle pairs naturally with a Piedmont food and wine tour for a relaxed, classical golf trip.
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Biella Le Betulle questions
Who designed Biella Le Betulle and when did it open?
Biella Le Betulle was designed by John Morrison, a partner of Harry Colt, and completed in 1958, set among birch woods in the Piedmont foothills above Biella.
What is the par and length of Biella Le Betulle?
Le Betulle is a par 73 of about 7,146 yards, played at altitude through mature birch and pine woodland.
How much is a round at Biella Le Betulle?
The visitor green fee ran from about 100 to 130 euros on weekdays and weekends, with a handicap certificate required (indicative, 2025). Always confirm current pricing directly before booking.
Can visitors play Biella Le Betulle?
Yes. Le Betulle is a members club that welcomes visitors with advance booking and a valid handicap certificate. Weekdays are quieter for visiting golfers.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Designer, opening year, par and yardage verified June 2026; indicative green fees verified June 2026. Last reviewed June 2026.