Discovering Oltrepò Pavese by Vespa

Lombardy
Discover the enchanting Oltrepò Pavese, a region full of picturesque villages, rolling vineyards and breathtaking hills, by exploring it aboard an electric Vespa. Immerse yourself in adventure by riding this iconic vehicle, now in its green and sustainable version , with zero emissions and lots of fun.   What you will discover: Golferenzo, a charming village honored with the title of one of the “100 most beautiful villages in Italy,” the tour will take you through Soriasco, with its ancient convent and thousand-year-old tower, and Montecalvo Versiggia, where you can visit the Corkscrew Museum. Continuing the journey, you will pass through Pometo and Carmine toward Ruino, admiring the strikingMolato Dam reservoir, and Zavatarello, with its renowned Castello del Verme. Your adventure will continue to Fortunago and Borgo Priolo and then end in Santa Maria della Versa.
What is included
  • Rental of an Electric Vespa. One Vespa is to be considered for 2 people
  • 2 helmets (approved)
  • Public Liability (Liability) Insurance
  • Electric charging kit
  • Interactive map with route to follow and with charging points on the route
  • In-depth explanation of the operation of the Electric Vespa
  • Cell phone holder for tracking itinerary
  • Travel book with all useful information and detailed itinerary.
  • Trunk for storing backpacks/bags
  • Telemetry system for remote assistance of your Vespa, in case of problems
  • Lunch for 2 persons in a typical restaurant.
  • Also at the start, participants will receive saffron doughnuts and water bottle. Upon return, a food and wine kit will be delivered: a 1 kg local rice package, a jar of saffron, a jar of saffron-flavored honey, and a bottle of Oltrepò Pavese wine or sparkling wine.
What is excluded
  • Anything not specified under "what is included."

The itinerary

Departure from Santa Maria della Versa

Our tour starts in Santa Maria della Versa from thefarm "La Manuelina"


Stage 1: Casale

The tour continues to Casale where we stop to admire the Count Denari estate with its landscapes and buildings.


Stage 2: Pizzofreddo

Continue to Donelasco, passing through hamlet Torrone, then on the road to Pizzofreddo and then to Golferenzo, a small village that has entered the list of the "100 most beautiful villages in Italy ." Strolling through its characteristic narrow streets, you can admire the view of the entire Versa Valley and its small villages.


Stage 3: Lake Molato

We ride the Vespa up to Volpara, where the famous Moscato wine is produced, then to Ruini di Pometo and then Lake Molato.


Stage 4: Zavattarello

It then climbs to Zavattarello, another village that has received recognition as "Borgo tra i più belli d'Italia." The Castello del Verme is located here.


Stage 5: Fortunago

The Vespa's nose turns to reach Fortunago, another characteristic village from which it is possible to admire the entire Alpine arc and Monte Rosa . In Fortunago moment of relaxation to have lunch at the restaurant "La Pineta" where it will also be possible to recharge the Electric Vespa.


Stage 6: Giant Bench of Calvignano

After the stop, back in the saddle to and Borgo Priolo, passing through the Travaglino estate, then on to Calvignano and stop at the Giant Bench for photos and selfies!


Stage 7: Montalto Pavese - Costa del Vento

The last part of the tour takes us to Montalto Pavese for a stop at the Costa del Vento: a vantage point from which a good part of the Oltrepò can be seen in addition to the Po Valley, Pavia, Milan, and above all Monte Rosa. It then descends to Lirio and Broni .


Stage 8: Stradella

From Broni you go to Stradella where you can visit the Accordion Museum.


Return to Santa Maria della Versa

At this point we depart in the direction of Santa Maria della Versa, returning to the hamlet of Ruinello where we will return the Vespa by 7 p.m.

From
260€
Price for 2 persons
Booking
2
Total:
2

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