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Varzi is a destination not to be missed

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A classic from Oltrepo Pavese.

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Hunchback Bridge or Devil's Bridge In the Middle Ages, the construction of a bridge was considered a miraculous feat. For this reason, the construction of such structures gave rise to many legends, often involving the devil: joining two places that God had wanted separated was seen by many as a "diabolical" work. According to an ancient legend, Saint Columbanus, a 7th-century Irish monk, was eager to bring the word of God to the people living on the other bank of the Trebbia River, near the town of Bobbio. The devil promised to build the bridge in a single night, in exchange for the first mortal soul to cross it. The saint accepted. That night, the devil summoned several little devils who assisted him in the construction work, holding up the bridge's arches. The demons were of different heights, and thus the various arches of the bridge were of varying sizes. In the morning, the devil stationed himself at the end of the bridge to demand his payment. But Saint Columbanus outwitted him by having his poor, suffering and very sick dog (some say it was a bear) cross the bridge instead of a man. The enraged devil returned to hell, but not before kicking his handiwork, which has been crooked ever since. It is said that the footprints of the unfortunate animal that served as a guinea pig still remain in the crypt of the Church of Saint Columbanus. The Hunchback Bridge, also known as the Ponte Vecchio or, more precisely, the Devil's Bridge, is a Roman structure that has undergone numerous renovations over the centuries. The structure above dates back to the 7th century, but traces of an older bridge, dating back to before Columbanus' arrival, have been found underneath. The bridge, characterized by its undulating shape, irregular arches, and relatively narrow carriageway, is 280 meters long and connects the two banks of the river through a complicated succession of 11 irregular spans, varying in span and height, creating an undulating path from one end to the other. The Bobbio Bridge, now used only as a pedestrian crossing, is the very symbol of the city of San Colombano, as well as one of the strangest and most original architectural structures in Italy. Source: Emilia-Romagna Region

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fountain before the climb to Passo Penice

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A beautiful historic center that will surprise you.

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A beautiful historic center that will surprise you.

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The climb from the Penice Pass is challenging but short (3.6 km). At the top, you can enjoy a wide view of the valleys below.

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For more information: https://www.cittaecattedrali.it/it/bces/628-chiesa-dei-cappuccini

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Glimpse of the Staffora

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Once you reach the top of this beautiful climb, there is an immense angel waiting for you.

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Romanesque church built in the 12th century. It is one of the oldest churches in the Staffora Valley

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Steady climb without any real uphill climbs. In summer it can be very hot. Acceptable traffic despite some peaks on the weekends. Gateway to the Trebbia Valley which is a paradise for cycling

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10 km of regular climb, in the middle of nature and truffle grounds. Beautiful views, watch out for motorbike phenomena, who mistake it for a track.

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Pass on the Appennino Bike Tour with descent towards Farini on dirt road (excellent gravel conditions).

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alternative to the busy Penice pass you climb into the silence of the valley

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Varzi is famous for its salami, a must-buy for a taste that will leave its mark.

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The historic center is a small pearl, well preserved, worth a visit. from Wikipedia: Varzi (Vörs in Varzese dialect[4]) is an Italian municipality of 3,009 inhabitants in the province of Pavia in Lombardy. It is part of the circuit of the most beautiful villages in Italy. It is located in the Oltrepò Pavese, in a basin in the center of the Staffora valley, to the right of the homonymous stream, on the former state road 461 of the Penice Pass. Probably of Ligurian origin (the name contains the root var which - see the Var and Vara rivers - should mean river), Varzi has been known since 993, when it was a possession of the abbey of San Colombano di Bobbio.

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beautiful and panoramic saddle, if you do the Apennines bike tour, a gravel stretch begins from here

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On the Penice pass, in the clearing, there is a statue dedicated to San Colombano. Born in Ireland in 540 AD, he reached Bobbio where he founded a monastery which in subsequent centuries became fundamental for agriculture and Po Valley and European culture. Colombano learned the most advanced techniques of cheesemaking (laying the foundations for the birth of Grana cheeses) and viticulture in Burgundy. Furthermore, he founded a library where the scribes saved numerous Latin and Greek codes from destruction. For Italian history San Colombano had an immense importance, still partly to be re-evaluated. https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colombano_di_Bobbio

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Watershed hill between Val Trebbia and Val Nure. Place of passage of the Appennino Bike Tour, the Francigena and Via degli Abati.

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