Covered Bridge (Pavia) – Statue of the Washerwoman loop from Gropello Cairoli

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Covered Bridge (Pavia) – Statue of the Washerwoman loop from Gropello Cairoli

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Covered Bridge (Pavia) – Statue of the Washerwoman loop from Gropello Cairoli

03:51

56.1km

100m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 19.8 km for 202 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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14.8 km

The Covered Bridge, also known as Ponte Vecchio, crosses the Ticino River and connects the historic center of Pavia with the characteristic Borgo Ticino district, originally located outside the peripheral walls of the city. The neighborhood was traditionally inhabited by washermen, scree workers and fishermen.

The bridge, symbol of Pavia, is particular, with its five arches, entirely covered by a structure, and equipped with two portals at its ends. Also, there is a small chapel in the middle of the bridge.

The current Ponte Coperto was built between 1949 and 1951 and reflects the characteristics of the ancient Ponte Coperto dating back to the 14th century, which in turn had replaced the ancient Roman bridge (whose columns are still visible today).

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20.0 km

Statue of the Washerwoman

Highlight • Monument

beyond the bridge extends the Borgo Ticino, the former quarter of the fishermen and washerwomen, as illustrated by the statue of the pale star on the shore.

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24.9 km

Giant Red Bench on the Ticino River

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Here you will find one of the giant benches in the Pavia area. Located on the banks of the Ticino, it is excellent for a break while admiring the surrounding nature.

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24.9 km

Big Bench No. 114 (Parco Lombardo della Valle del Ticino)

Highlight • Monument

Giant Red Bench No. 114 - bigbenchcommunityproject.org

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27.4 km

Sanctuary of Santa Maria del Novello

Highlight • Religious Site

The sanctuary of Santa Maria del Novello is located in the floodplain area next to the left main bank of the Po. The river flows a few hundred meters.
Popular tradition has it placed to protect from the floods of the Great River.
The construction, built on an ancient chapel and carried out by the Bonacossa family, dates back to the end of 1500.
Inside the sanctuary it is still possible to admire the original fresco of the ancient chapel.
In a state of disrepair at the end of the 1800s, the building was recovered in 1922 and since then its rebirth has been celebrated on the last Sunday of August

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