Walking Holidays in Wild Tuscany
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"Whether you're a rambler hoping to catch a glimpse of the local eagle, a more experienced walker who wants to explore the gorges of the Orrido Di Botri, or an intrepid soul whose idea of a good time is yomping from hut to hut, it's all here on your doorstep." |
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Richard Bath, Scotland on Sunday
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All of our holidays include accommodation and full board with meals prepared by an experienced chef making use of local seasonal produce. The price also includes airport transfer and all transport in Italy on walking days, guided walking, and the use of all facilities at Lavacchio: a hot spa pool & swimming pool (both seasonal),table tennis, dvd/cd, books and games.
A free day mid-week allows you to recharge your batteries and sample the delights of nearby Lucca or Florence. Lifts to and from the local train station are included in the price. |
Prices are in pounds sterling
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Walking Weeks
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1 week full board* : 5 walks, 1 day free |
£780
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Price for non walking partner |
£680 |
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April 21st - 28th
May 19th - 26th
June 16th - 23rd
June 23rd - 30th
Sept 15th - 22nd
Sept 22nd - 29th
Sept 29th - Oct 6th |
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Nordic Walking
June 12th-16th |
Offered through Tracks and Trails |
£755 |
* Full board: Breakfast, Picnic lunch (x5), 2 course dinner with wine(x6 ) For self-drive holidays please contact us for details. |
"There is something here for every kind of hillwalker, from those who are happy to wander through the woods to those who prefer the feel of rock or snow beneath their boots, scrambling on tight, twisting ridges to even tighter narrower summits."
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Cameron McNeish, TGO Magazine |
Overview of Wild Tuscany:
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Overview of Mild Tuscany:
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A holiday to appeal to regular walkers who enjoy a challenging day out. Typically, a walk will last from 5-8 hours and involve an ascent of up to 1200m (3900ft). You may need a good head for heights for some of the narrower ridge walks and there may be some easy scrambling. |
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A holiday designed for those who want to combine low level walks with visits to medieval villages and towns. A typical walk will last from 3-5 hours and involve gentle ascents of up to 400m (1300ft)
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"The Apuanes are characterised by sharp and jagged tops and narrow, steep-sided and arid gorges where wild boars and wolves still roam. A growing clientele of hillwalkers and climbers come seeking the peace and tranquility, not to mention the challenge, of Wild Tuscany." |
Cameron McNeish, TGO Magazine |
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Essential Equipment |
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Useful Equipment |
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Mountain activity insurance
Walking boots with good ankle support
Comfortable padded walking socks
Waterproofs, Hat, Gloves
Fleece or warm jumper
A small 30Litre rucksack (We have a few - please ask) |
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European mainland enabled mobile phone
Small pair of binoculars
Lightweight camera
Phrase book
Walking poles
Blister packs
A reasonable level of general fitness! |
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Food
The menus for the week are designed to provide all the energy you need for an active holiday combined with the flavours that make Tuscany a world class gourmet destination.
Breakfast: Home made muesli with yoghurt and stewed fruit, organic eggs, fruit juice, bread with home made jams and tea/coffee.
Lunch: No clammy sandwiches here but boxes of salad such as chicken with couscous and harissa or roasted vegetables with humous. A surprise every day! Ciabatta and local cheese, fruit, juice and home made meuslibar or cake.
Dinner: Two courses with wine:
Truffle cheese soufflé with pear and walnuts
Risotto with Porcini, Pancetta and Pine Nuts
or Loin of Pork with Balsamic Glaze and Sage Potatoes
Fig and Almond Tart with cream.
Coffee or Tea |
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Col Di Lavacchio was featured in the Wild Weekend portion of BBC2's Adventure Show. Click on the video link below to get a taste of the beauty and activities on offer.
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