Torre di Porta Soprana, Varzi – Varzi Historic Center loop from Brallo di Pregola

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Torre di Porta Soprana, Varzi – Varzi Historic Center loop from Brallo di Pregola

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Torre di Porta Soprana, Varzi – Varzi Historic Center loop from Brallo di Pregola

02:39

36.6km

720m

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: August 21, 2026

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Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 16.5 km for 5 m

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704 m

View of Val Trebbia from Passo al Scaparina

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Passo della Scaparina (1108 m), located between Valle Staffora and Val Trebbia, offers splendid panoramic views, especially when proceeding towards Passo Penice.

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15.9 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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Torre di Porta Soprana, Varzi

Highlight • Historical Site

La Torre di Porta Soprana is one of the two ancient fortified gates of the medieval village of Varzi, along with Porta Sottana. It is located in the upper part …

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16.0 km

Varzi Town Hall

Highlight • Monument

In the medieval heart of Varzi, the Town Hall overlooking Piazza Umberto I is one of the symbolic points of the village,

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16.1 km

Witches' Tower

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The so-called "Witches' Tower" in Varzi is actually the Malaspina Tower, a medieval 13th-century tower that overlooks the historic center of Varzi, in Oltrepò Pavese.

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16.1 km

Parish of Saint Germano Bishop

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The Parish Church of San Germano Vescovo is the main church of Varzi and one of the most important religious monuments in the Oltrepò Pavese. It is located in the heart of the medieval village, in Largo Paolo Savini.

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16.2 km

Varzi Historic Center

Highlight • Historical Site

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 …

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