THE OLD SEA ROUTE VARIANT - STAGE 1
From Tortona (AL) to Monleale/Volpedo (AL)
WAYMARKS:
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Long stretches marked by red-white paint waymarks.
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Starting the trip from Tortona railway station, go straight ahead until the traffic light in Piave Str., cross a second intersection until Leoniero Str. and Cathedral Square (a visit to the cathedral is suggested).
Cross the square, then turn left on Emilia Str. until you reach a roundabout and the police station.
Turn right onto Arzani Str., walk down about 500 mt, then turn right again at the roundabout where you will find the information board of the trail.
Go ahead flanking the monumental cemetery; after a few meters, turn left onto Paghisano Str., take Monte Buffone Str. to your left, then walk down Bedolla Str. and Strada Nuova Str. until you reach the town of Viguzzolo (128 mt sl).
Cross the square, then turn left on Emilia Str. until you reach a roundabout and the police station.
Turn right onto Arzani Str., walk down about 500 mt, then turn right again at the roundabout where you will find the information board of the trail.
Go ahead flanking the monumental cemetery; after a few meters, turn left onto Paghisano Str., take Monte Buffone Str. to your left, then walk down Bedolla Str. and Strada Nuova Str. until you reach the town of Viguzzolo (128 mt sl).
Follow along 300 mt until you reach Circonvallazione Str., then turn right, continue straight ahead towards Guglielmo Marconi Str. and turn right again and you will find Saint Mary’s Romanesque Church, which dates back to the 11th century.
The route continues in Levaglia Str., then in Zebedeo Str.; cross the municipal road to Berzano and walk down the street until you reach the cemetery. Turn right following San Damiano gravel road until you find a group of houses.
Turn left and climb among the vineyards until you reach Monleale Alto (310 mt sl), then climb down on your right onto the asphalted road; you will reach the towns of Monleale and Volpedo (180 mt sl) in about 30 minutes
The route continues in Levaglia Str., then in Zebedeo Str.; cross the municipal road to Berzano and walk down the street until you reach the cemetery. Turn right following San Damiano gravel road until you find a group of houses.
Turn left and climb among the vineyards until you reach Monleale Alto (310 mt sl), then climb down on your right onto the asphalted road; you will reach the towns of Monleale and Volpedo (180 mt sl) in about 30 minutes
