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Starting from Alassio, the route passes through places like <strong>Zuccarello<\/strong>, <strong>Castelvecchio di Rocca Barbena,<\/strong> <strong>Balestrino<\/strong> and Albenga, alternating hills, nature and historic atmospheres. An ideal experience to discover the Ligurian hinterland at a leisurely pace, away from traffic and the most touristy routes, enjoying every curve on your Vespa.   <\/p>\n<p><strong>What you&#8217;ll discover<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p data-start=\"23\" data-end=\"119\">Authentic medieval <strong>villages<\/strong> of the <strong>Ligurian hinterland<\/strong>, among stone alleyways and relaxed atmospheres.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-start=\"23\" data-end=\"119\"><strong>Scenic<\/strong> <strong>hillside roads<\/strong> perfect to <strong>ride on a Vespa<\/strong>, immersed among <strong>olive groves<\/strong> and <strong>green valleys<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-start=\"23\" data-end=\"119\">Historic locations like <strong>Zuccarello<\/strong> and <strong>Castelvecchio di Rocca Barbena<\/strong>, considered among the most characteristic villages of Western Liguria.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-start=\"23\" data-end=\"119\">Typical flavors of <strong>Ligurian tradition<\/strong>, with stops at local trattorias and osterias nestled in small villages.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-start=\"23\" data-end=\"119\">Evocative places like <strong>Balestrino<\/strong>, famous for its ancient abandoned village and open views over the surrounding hills.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This experience is also a<\/span> <b>gift idea<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  perfect for surprising someone with an original and unforgettable tour. 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