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Small church surrounded by greenery and built in 1600. Precious water fountain next to it

Departure and arrival point of the excursion that leads to see the formation of the conglomerates of Cassano Spinola and the Sandstones

Beautiful panorama at the top of this beautiful climb.

Characteristic village in the Oltrepò hills, it is also worth a visit on foot.

In the ranking of the Villages of Italy with full merit

One of the most beautiful villages in Italy, in the heart of the Oltrepo Pavese. The small town of Fortunago (Fortünagh in Oltrepadano dialect) has just under 400 inhabitants, and stands at 483 m above sea level on the hills that divide the Coppa and Ardivestra valleys, surrounded by lush nature made up of cultivated fields, woods and vineyards. The name reveals the Celtic origins of the place: Fortunacus has the ending -aco which is a contraction of mag, or "house by a water". In fact there is a perennial source of water here. According to others, the name refers to the goddess Fortuna, in memory of a temple dedicated to the pagan deity [source: borghipiubelliditalia.it]. Around Fortunago there are 400 hectares of protected forest, with marked routes, within an even larger hilly area, with small villages, ancient parish churches, castles (including the nearby Stefanago at the foot of which stands the renowned Stuvenagh artisan brewery - www.stuvenagh.com), the infinite vines, but above all the roads of wines and flavors of the Oltrepò Pavese.

The Oratory of San Rocco is located in the town of Poggio Alemanno, one of the most characteristic places in the municipality of Rocca Susella. This small building, built in 1600, is also known as the Alpini Church, since it was renovated in 1995 and managed by the Alpini Group of Godiasco, in memory of those fallen in war. Although it is deconsecrated, mass is celebrated once a year in conjunction with the Alpine celebrations. The church is located in a strategic position, on a hill a few meters from the asphalt, a crossroads of paths (which can be traveled on foot or by mountain bike), which can be easily consulted thanks to the noticeboard located at the edge of the large space in front of the building. There is also a small fountain and a series of tables with benches, for resting and refreshment, as well as convenient parking. A few meters from the oratory you exit the woods to enjoy a beautiful view of the hills and valleys of this corner of Oltrepo Pavese.

Rated among the most beautiful villages in Italy