Up and down the hills of Oltrepò Pavese by Vespa

Lombardy
Villages, vineyards and hills on the border between Piedmont, Lombardy and Emilia: this is Oltrepò Pavese, a land to be discovered and enjoyed. So get on an Electric Vespa and follow the route to learn about some of the most iconic places in this area. Experience your adventure driving a “celebrity” like the Vespa, here in its green and sustainable version: zero emissions, zero noise and lots of fun. Our tour starts in Santa Maria della Versa from the “La Manuelina” farm towards Casale where we stop to admire the estate of Count Denari with its landscapes and buildings. We 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, one can admire the view of the entire Versa Valley and its small villages. We ride the Vespa up to Volpara, where the famous Moscato wine is produced, then to Ruini di Pometo and then Lake Molato. It then climbs to Zavatarello, another village that has received recognition as “Borgo tra i più belli d’Italia.” The Castello del Verme is located here. The Vespa’s nose turns to reach Fortunago, another quaint village from which the entire Alpine arc and Monte Rosa can be seen. In Fortunago moment of relaxation to have lunch at the restaurant “La Pineta” where it will also be possible to recharge the Electric Vespa. After the stop, back in the saddle to and Borgo Priolo, passing through the Travaglino estate, then on to Calvignano and stop at the Big Bench for photos and selfies! 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. From Broni we go to Stradella where it is possible to visit the Accordion Museum, then depart in the direction of Santa Maria della Versa, returning to the hamlet of Ruinello where we will return the Vespa .
CLASSIC/PREMIUM SERVICES DISTINCTION:
  • Classic Lunch: full lunch with traditional cuisine.
  • Premium Lunch: lunch at a restaurant with local gourmet cuisine and highly sought-after locations.
  • Classic Wine Tasting: tasting at winery with 3 wines by the glass.
  • Premium Wine Tasting: tasting at winery including great wines from the area.
  • Classic Overnight stay: overnight stay in farmhouse or 3-star hotel.
  • Premium Overnight stay: overnight stay in charming properties, relais or 4+ star hotels.
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
What is excluded
  • Anything not specified under "what is included," such as tasting, lunch, overnight stay. You can add these services when you place your order.

The itinerary

Departure from Santa Maria della Versa

Our tour starts in Santa Maria della Versa from the"Manuelina" farm.


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 nose of the Vespa turns to reach Fortunago, another quaint village from which you can admire the entire Alpine arc and Mount Rosa. In addition, in Fortunago it will 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 we go to Stradella where the Accordion Museum is located.


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
170€
Price for 2 persons
Booking
2
Total:
2

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