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In the Oltrepo Pavese, in Alta Val Tidone, stands Zavattarello, a small village famous for the sumptuous Dal Verme fortress that overlooks the ancient village clinging to the hill. The eastern position, the pure air that can be breathed under the castle gives the place an atmosphere of peace that catches the visitor almost suddenly and accompanies him along the medieval streets in an almost surreal world but, at the same time, vibrant with modernity. The silence of the place tells an ancient and fascinating story of battles, knights, simple everyday life. In some corners of the village it seems that time has stopped almost to guard the ancient legends and stories of families.

The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Montelungo is located in the parish of the Frazione di Ruino and is part of the Diocese of Piacenza - Bobbio. It stands on the extended ridge of a hill. Among the Marian sanctuaries in Italy, this one of Montelungo is certainly one of the oldest.

Its history dates back to the time of Charlemagne, when in 774 the emperor donated the site of Montelungo to the Monastery of San Colombano, founded in Bobbio in the year 614. According to popular tradition, the church was built following the apparitions of the Madonna to a poor deaf-mute girl from Lagagnolo, who was then miraculously healed. The healed young woman was then asked to build a new sanctuary where the Madonna would perform many miracles. Over the years the church was rebuilt several times and of the original, the fresco from 1230 with the miraculous image of the Virgin and the Infant Child remains on the high altar.

Beautiful village on the hill where there is also a shop that offers assistance, rental and sale of e-bikes!

Montalto Pavese stands in a dominant position on the first hills above Casteggio, the beautiful castle (one of the best preserved in the region) with its Italian garden and its wine production.

Village above Casteggio with two excellent restaurants and panoramic square

You arrive from Scuropasso, Casteggio or Oliva Gessi. Coming from Pavia, you go up from the Scuropasso valley, via Lirio and Finigeto. Nice climb, longer than the usual low hill climbs, about 6 km. Fairly regular, with a few short stretches of counterslope once you reach the coast. Overview. Very little traffic.

bald coast, incredible landscapes with breathtaking views of the Pavia area...all that's missing is the sea...