TRAILS OF HIDDEN TUSCANY
A centre-based walking trip that explores Tuscany’s hidden gem – the Garfagnana Valley. Nestled between the ‘marble mountains’ of the Alpi Apuane and the rolling Apennines, this is an area of outstanding natural beauty. In a trip highlight we walk along the celebrated ‘Cinque Terra’ coastal path. Each evening we return to a converted 18th century farmhouse for some delicious home-cooked Tuscan cuisine.
ITINERARY
Day 1 Fly to Florence. Drive to Castelnuovo di Garfagnana, a lovingly restored Tuscan farmhouse and working farm. Day 2 Orecchiella National Park Enjoy a walk in the Apennines with a summit picnic at 1600m offering superb views of the region. Day 3 Glacial Cirque From the shores of Lake Vagli, trek up to a medieval shepherd village that sits in a glacial cirque. Day 4 Pisa and Lucca Optional visit to Lucca for a cycle or a walk on the medieval city walls; choose to explore Pisa and see the famous Leaning Tower. Day 5 Garfagnana Valley From the farmhouse, discover the lower Garfagnana Valley and villages along the River Serchio. Day 6 Cinque Terre coastal walk Travel by train into the heart of the Italian Riviera. Take a memorable walk between colourful villages along the spectacular Cinque Terre coastal path. Day 7 Tuscan Emiliano Park Climb Monte Prado, Tuscany’s highest peak at 2054m. Day 8 Drive to Florence and fly to the UK.
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TREK LENGTH & GRADIENT
1500m 1250m 1000m 750m 500m 250m 0m
Day 2 – 12km 52 Day 3 – 10km Free Day Day 4 Day 5 – 14km Day 6 – 7km Day 7– 14km For more information and to book, go online at
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“Moderate grade day walks from our comfortable family-run farmhouse in norethern Tuscany”
inclusive from
£980 8 DAYS
Our hotel base is a lovingly converted, 18th century barn and outbuildings, situated in the Serchio River Valley. Surrounded by the magnificent scenery of the Apennine and Alpi Apuane mountains, rooms are either in small lodges within the grounds or in the main farmhouse adjacent to our communal dining area. Facilities include a swimming pool.
BRACCICORTI Florence
CASINE DI ITALY km 0 400
‘Cinque Terre’ trail Monterosso
Vernazza Corniglia Manarola
Ligurian Sea km
020 Spezia Rio Maggiore al Serchio Trails of Hidden Tuscany Ref TTY IT ALY Appennino Tosco-Emiliano NP
Pania Corfino Orecchiella NP Piazza
Pisanino 1945m
Vagli Sopra
Tambura 1889m
Lake Vagli
Prato 2054m
Corfino 1610m
Appenine Ridge walk
Casone di Profeccia
BRACCICORTI
Garfagnana Castelnuova di Valley walk Garfagnana
Alpi Apuane NP Florence Airport From/To CASINE DI
TOUR ONLY – 8 DAYS Tour price without flights from £749
Trek grade MODERATE Comfort
Accommodation and Meals: 7 nights converted farmhouse. 7 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 5 dinners are included.
Transport: Bus and train.
Trekking Details: This is a 5-day trek with individual day-walks of between 5 and 6 hours. We have graded this trip as moderate.
Group Size: Generally 10 to 16. TOUR DATES
The Trails of Hidden Tuscany tour runs in the following months:
Jan
May Sep
Feb
Jun Oct
Mar
Jul Nov
Apr Aug Dec
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