Piemonte Italia

foto: Baths, gold and herons

From Ovada to Casaleggio Borio - about 11 km
Leave the car and cycle along road N. 456. After a short distance, there is a turning on the left that goes towards Belforte Monferrato. Go through Belforte and then turn right into Mongardino. Pass through the hamlets of S. Pietro and Gambina and turn right at the crossroads.
Cross over the bridge at the Piota Stream and climb up towards Lerma. Continue in the direction of Gavi to reach the town of Casaleggio Borio where there is an old 10th-century castle.