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Mountain
Activity Holidays
from Lavacchio
2008
All
of our holidays include accommodation and full board with
meals prepared by a Cordon Bleu chef making use of local seasonal produce.
The price also includes all transport in Italy (including airport
pick-up), guided walking, ski passes (though not equipment
hire) and the use of all facilities at Lavacchio: a hot spa pool,
swimming pool (seasonal),table tennis, dvd/video, books, games etc.
| Walking Week |
1 week, full board* : 5 walks,
1 day free |
£460 |
| Mountain Sports Week |
1 week, full board* : 3 walks,
2 days ski, 1 day free |
£520 |
| Short Walking Break |
4 nights, full board** : 2 walks,
1 day free |
£260 |
| Short Mountain Break |
4 nights, full board** : 2 days
skiing, 1 walk/free |
£320 |
* Full board: Breakfast, Picnic lunch (x5), afternoon tea, 3 course dinner
with wine (x6)
**Full board: Breakfast, Picnic lunch (x3), afternoon tea, 3 course dinner
with wine (x4)
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walks are all based in the Appenines or the Apuane Alps
and start within an hour's drive of Lavacchio. The level of difficulty
can be adapted to suit the fitness and enthusiasm of the participants.
There are many low level mule tracks which take you from village to
village, ensuring a safe and sheltered route. Alternatively, there
are treks which require a reasonable head for heights (though no ropes).
Skiing
is based in Abetone, the best known of the Tuscan resorts
and one which holds its snow well. It takes 75 minutes to reach
Abetone from Lavacchio. In 2005 we skied in November and when the
Alps looked bare in January '06 we had 2 metres of snow. The resort
is good for a competent intermediate skier and there is a little
challenging off-piste skiing.
Both activities
are obviously weather dependent. We will offer alternatives such
as trips to local cave systems, wine and olive oil tasting should
these not be available.
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Example
of a day walk:
8.00am: Breakfast
9.00am: Depart for Rifugio Alto Matanna
10.00am: Walk under Monte Procinto
12.45pm: Picnic lunch: soup/sandwiches/fruit/cake
2.00pm: Coffee on the arch at Monte Ferrato
5.00pm: Return to car and to Lavacchio
6.00pm: Tea/spa
7.30pm: Drinks
8.00pm: Dinner
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Sample
Dinner Menu
Home made
Papardelle with fresh Porcini mushrooms
Home grown
roast guinea fowl
with root veg.
Lime tart
with creme fraiche
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Essential
Equipment
Walking
boots with good ankle support
Comfortable padded walking socks
Waterproofs, Hat, Gloves
Fleece or warm jumper
Gaiters (We have a selection - please ask)
A small 30Litre rucksack (We have a few - please ask)
Skiing equipment (Skis,boots and poles) can be hired at Abetone
for € 25/day
Useful
Equipment
European mainland enabled mobile phone
Small pair of binoculars
Lightweight camera
Phrase book
Walking poles
Blister packs
A reasonable level of general fitness!
We
will not be attempting walks requiring crampons or ice axes.
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