Loop of the Malaspina lands in Ponte Nizza

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Loop of the Malaspina lands in Ponte Nizza

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Loop of the Malaspina lands in Ponte Nizza

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40.1km

1,080m

Cycling

This tour, starting from the parking lot of the former Ponte Nizza train station, takes you on pleasant ups and downs to discover the Staffora Valley and the Oltrepò Pavese, passing through small villages, castles, and Romanesque churches, with completely safe stretches on the old Voghera-Varzi railway, now a dedicated…

by Bici in Comune

Last updated: January 20, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.67 km

Church of Cecima

Highlight • Religious Site

Fifteenth-century church dedicated to San Martino with a beautiful façade typical of Lombard Gothic style.

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11.9 km

Romanesque Parish Church of Saint Ponzo

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Although renovated in the 15th century, the building still retains architectural elements that reveal its medieval origins. The façade features a portal preceded by a Renaissance portico. Inside are the …

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19.9 km

Hermitage of St. Albert of Butrio

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The Hermitage of Sant'Alberto di Butrio rises among the first reliefs of the Ligurian Apennines, in the Staffora valley of the Oltrepò Pavese, in the province of Pavia.

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25.6 km

Oramala Castle

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Situated on a rocky promontory, the Oramala Castle dominates and overlooks the Staffora valley, one of the most evocative places in the upper Oltrepò.

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29.8 km

Varzi Castle

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The Castello di Varzi, also known as Castello Malaspina, is the main historical building of the medieval village of Varzi and is linked to the powerful Malaspina family, lords of the Staffora Valley since the 12th century.

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30.6 km

Voghera-Varzi greenway: new section in Varzi

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

After these last two km the cycle path ends.

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39.9 km

Voghera-Varzi Railway Museum

Highlight • Historical Site

The Enrico Pessina Railway Museum in Voghera, located at the truck stop, preserves the memory of the historic Voghera-Varzi railway (1931-1966). The museum exhibits artifacts, images, and documents of the …

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40.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.8 km

9.69 km

4.83 km

3.53 km

1.72 km

572 m

Surfaces

27.1 km

7.08 km

5.87 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (760 m)

Lowest point (250 m)

Weather

Thursday 12 November

15°C

6°C

34 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

November 17, 2025

This tour, starting from the parking lot of the former Ponte Nizza train station, takes you on pleasant ups and downs to discover the Staffora Valley and the Oltrepò Pavese, passing through small villages, castles, and Romanesque churches, with completely safe stretches on the old Voghera-Varzi railway

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