Panoramic Forest Gravel Trail – Monte Penice Summit loop from Pietragavina

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Panoramic Forest Gravel Trail – Monte Penice Summit loop from Pietragavina

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Panoramic Forest Gravel Trail – Monte Penice Summit loop from Pietragavina

02:49

34.2km

1,090m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 30, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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9.97 km

Panoramic Forest Gravel Trail

Highlight • Trail

It may be hard, but don’t be fooled by the very first part (which is very steep and rocky), after the first 500mt the path is smoother, very enjoyable and with a beautiful view 😍

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10.4 km

Monte Alpe Fountain

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Fontana di Monte Alpe is a small mountain spring located in the Monte Alpe area, above Varzi, in the Apennines of the province of Pavia.

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11.7 km

Passo delle Tre Strade

Mountain Pass

13.4 km

Lo Scaldone Restaurant at Passo Penice

Highlight • Restaurant

It is the best-known restaurant in the pass area.

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15.0 km

Sanctuary of the Cross of Jesus Christ

Highlight (Segment) • Religious Site

Very steep climb up to the sanctuary with bar

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17.1 km

Monte Penice Summit

Highlight • Summit

1460 meters high, Monte Penice is one of the highest peaks in the Ligurian Apennines and is surrounded by the Oltrepò Pavese area, the Trebbia valley and the Tidone valley, …

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17.2 km

Summit of Monte Penice and the Sanctuary of Santa Maria

Highlight • Summit

From Passo del Penice the climb is 3m long and has slopes close to double digits, with an arduous final tear. On the summit there is the Sanctuary of Santa Maria in Monte Penice.

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18.1 km

Road to the Summit

Highlight • Trail

24.6 km

Casa Ciocca Fountain

Highlight • Rest Area

La Fontana di Casa Ciocca is a small mountain spring located in the woods of the Pavia Apennines, in the Monte Alpe area, in the territory of Romagnese (province of Pavia).

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34.2 km

End point

Parking

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