What to do in one of the many weekends in the Province of Pavia? Explore the surrounding villages, between art, culture and nature, like that of Montesegale in the Oltrepò Pavese, read the itineraries not to be missed.
Have you ever dreamed of visiting little-known places, in which to discover the pristine environment and an authentic atmosphere of life? There are places in Italy where it is still possible to get lost while discovering unique territories and where, probably, you will be the only tourists around. One of these places is the village of Montesegale, nestled in the hills ofOltrepo 'Pavese, in one of the most sought-after and well-known areas in Italy.
Montesegale, which is part of the network authentic villages of Italy, is a corner of paradise surrounded by nature alone and populated by just over 300 inhabitants. A small village where life passes slowly and where you can rediscover the value of everyday life.
In the land of the good wine and flavors, you can experience paths of art, taste and nature, welcomed in the village as special guests. A village to live, rather than to visit, where it is really easy to fall in love with the spontaneous welcome of the people and where it could be the mayor to welcome and accompany you in the visit of the village.
Un weekend is ideal for getting to know this corner of Uncontaminated Oltrepo 'Pavese and it will be enough to make anyone fall in love, because Montesegale it is a place where ideas and innovation never stop. In a weekend, there are 3 main experiences that can be done.
- Path of art and culture - Montesegale has a medieval castle wonderful, perfectly intact, inside which today there is a contemporary art museum with temporary exhibitions throughout the year. A country that goes against the tide compared to the rest of Italy by focusing on art: a few months ago, in fact, another work was inaugurated, entitled “il dolce far niente”, created by contemporary artist Omar Hassan. A colorful bench overlooking the Ardivestra valley, to reflect on nature and rediscovered time. Not to be missed is the experience of a real Robin Hood together with the company Arcieri Ardivestra. The archery it is a very common discipline in Montesegale and there is the possibility of attending short courses followed by instructors.
- Path of taste - in the heart of the Oltrepo ', flavors are certainly not lacking. The Varzi salami is typical in the valley, some of which can also be visited, such as Magrotti, but there are many typical handcrafted products. An example are the pansegale and the trêsa as a typical bread, the Mundiöla and the Salàam da cöta as cured meats, and the almond cake as a dessert. For wine lovers, on the other hand, a visit to the Montelio estate, in nearby Codevilla.
- Paths in nature - There are 2 itineraries main that lead to the discovery of the ancient springs and landscapes typical of the Oltrepo '. In both there will be the opportunity to spot fallow deer, roe deer, foxes and to end the evening at the Ca del Monte Astronomical Observatory, an ideal place to enjoy a starry sky.
