Roll out of Occimiano and let the road carry you past Castello Sannazzaro, a castle that sets the tone early. Next the route meets the Tanaro river, then swings by the Cittadella di Alessandria, another castle worth a glance as you pass. A stretch along the Canale De Ferrari canal brings you home, all 72.7 km of it on paved surface with 591 m of climbing along the way.
