• Active & Green

Montalto Pavese Big Bench #161

A breathtaking view of the hills of the Oltrepò Pavese from a giant seat

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From Chris Bangle's Big Benches, now a symbolic attraction of the Alta Langa, comes the BIG BENCH COMMUNITY PROJECT (BBCP) initiative to support local communities, tourism, and the artisanal excellence of the villages where these oversized installations are located.

A beautiful yellow Big Bench stands at the top of the Belvedere di Montalto Pavese, also known as Costa del Vento, a green area with a fantastic 360-degree panorama, key features for green tourism, ideal for families, hikers, and nature lovers.

HOW TO REACH IT From the center of the village, head towards Lirio - Broni on SP 66, about 800 meters, take the right fork to Belvedere - Madonna del Vento and continue for 1 km to the Madonna del Vento chapel. Then, you can walk along a dirt road for a few hundred meters up the hill.

ACTIVITIES WHERE YOU CAN FIND STAMPS AND PASSPORTS: RISTORANTE ITALIA | Piazza Vittorio Veneto, 22 - 27040 Montaldo Pavese (PV) | Tel: 0383 870137 | Open 7:00 AM - 12:00 AM daily, except Monday. Closed from January 7 to 31.

RISTORANTE IL PORTICO | Piazza Vittorio Veneto, 23 - 27040 Montaldo Pavese (PV) | Tel: 0383 870217 | Open 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM, except Wednesday.

TRATTORIA CA’ DEL FOSSO | Fraz. Ca’ del Fosso, 5 - 27040 Montaldo Pavese (PV) | Tel: 333 1793822 | Open 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM, except Monday.

CANTINA CA’ DEL GE’ | Fraz. Ca’ del Ge’, 3 - 27040 Montaldo Pavese (PV) | Tel: 0383 870179 | Open 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM, 2:30 PM - 6:00 PM.


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