The Pass Penice is a popular destination for motorcyclists in central and northern Italy, renowned for its many curves and local gastronomy. Situated at an altitude of 1,149 m at the foot of Monte Penice and close to Bobbio, this pass is crossed by provincial road 461, formerly state road 461, linking Voghera to Bobbio via Varzi and Menconico.This road is famous for its picturesque landscape and cultural heritage, particularly at Bobbio, an ancient and important center of religious and scientific culture, located in the Val Trebbia at the foot of Monte Penice. Bobbio is famous for its Ponte Gobbo and its lively atmosphere, particularly pleasant in summer.
For lovers of long rides, the Strada della Val D'Aveto offers an extension into Liguria, recalling the historical importance of these roads for monastic and imperial connections.
At the pass, visitors will find restaurants, hotels and panoramic views of the Tidone valley, Oltrepò, the Po valley and, on a clear day, the peaks of the Bernese Oberland.
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