"II° Trofeo Colline e oltre" (The Hills and Beyond Trophy): an extraordinary occasion to strengthen community ties, valorise our traditions, and promote the economic and cultural development of the Oltrepò Pavese.
Yesterday evening, in the evocative setting of the San Gaudenzio Castle in Cervesina, an extraordinary event took place: the Gala for the ‘II° Trofeo Colline e Oltre‘ (The Hills and Beyond Trophy). The evening shone with the presence of numerous local political authorities, passionate entrepreneurs from the world of finance and tourism, all united to celebrate the talent and innovation that characterise our beloved territory.
During the evening, Dr. Matteo Casagrande Paladini, Director of Colline e Oltre Spa, chaired the speeches, bringing with him a charge of contagious enthusiasm. He skilfully highlighted the tangible progress that is taking shape in our territory, projecting our hopes towards a bright future. With great anticipation, he shared some of the upcoming developments that we will see come to life as early as this tourist season, emphasising the undeniable economic benefits that will have a positive impact on the entire community.
A moment of gratitude was offered by the venue‘s patron, Dr. Massimo Bergaglio, who addressed heartfelt thanks to all participants, recognising the importance of their presence and the valuable contribution each one brings. With an opening towards the future, he then made himself available to support the relaunch of our territory for future editions of ‘Ruote nella storia‘.
Leading the organisation was ACI Pavia, which, in the words of its President Geom. Marino Scabini, shared a brief but intense account of this second edition of ‘Ruote nella storia‘ (Wheels in History), proudly highlighting how the event had once again managed to capture the attention of numerous motoring enthusiasts, both gentleman drivers and spectators along the route. In particular, he wished to emphasise the significant support obtained from the high patronage granted by the Lombardy Region and the Pavia Chamber of Commerce, thus demonstrating the strong interest and tangible commitment of the public institutions in enhancing the excellence of our territory. Project supporters ACI Sport and ACI Storico
Among the local authorities was the greeting of the Mayor of Cervesina who, delighted with the success of ‘Wheels in History‘ in 2024, expressed his own and his council‘s thanks.
The Lombardy Region‘s Councillor for Tourism, Fashion and Marketing, Dr. Mazzali, then took the floor to express her profound thanks to the organisers for their tireless efforts, recognising the crucial importance of our territory, which, for too long, has not received the attention and appreciation it deserved. However, we are now facing a new chapter, in which this territory has finally found a significant turning point towards a bright future. The councillor praised the efforts made by the organisers, acknowledging their fundamental role in contributing to this important change.
The Regional Councillor, Dr. Claudio Mangiarotti, took the floor to reiterate his constant commitment to the territory. With firmness and determination, he assured that he will continue to work tirelessly to promote the development and well-being of our community. His commitment is a tangible sign of the political and institutional support that the territory can count on, thus providing a solid basis for the realisation of future projects and the improvement of citizens‘ quality of life.
Among those present was Dr. Simone Scarani, President of the association that groups the hoteliers of Oltrepò Pavese, who provided stimulating forecasts on the future of tourism in Oltrepò and confirmed the commitment of all operators in the sector to meet the needs of this growing influx.
Dr. Stefano Spalla, a partner of Colline e Oltre Spa in the field of subsidised finance projects and grants for companies in the area, reported how numerous companies have been able to benefit from aid, such as start-ups, or support for their re-launch, and many others are currently being assisted to strengthen operators already present in the area
The evening was accompanied by a qualified and selected tasting of Oltrepò Pavese wines, refined dishes with local products expertly handled in the kitchen by the chef and carefully served to participants under the direction of the maître.
With the rightful gratitude of the guests to all those who made this wonderful success possible, the evening then closed with the commitment to meet again in even greater numbers for the next edition, ready to create new unforgettable moments and tourist opportunities for the Oltrepò Pavese.
