Nordic Walking in Tuscany
Views of the Apuane Alps
Join us to Nordic Walk in the heart of the Apuane Alps, Tuscany. Our accommodation is in a hill top Italian villa surrounded by olive groves and chestnut trees with views to the surrounding mountains. Our Nordic walks explore the beautiful area around the ancient towns of Barga and Lucca which in themselves are well worth a visit. The accommodation is in a lovely villa which has character and charm. We will have use of the swimming pool which is surrounded by stunning scenery. Enjoy excellent home cooking where much of the food is grown on the premises.
- enjoy walking on rolling terrain with stunning views
- stay in a beautiful Tuscan villa
- all inclusive price – including airport transfers
- superb cuisine using local produce
- pool for relaxing by at end of the day
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| Trip | Departure date | End date | Price | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NWT | Tue 12 June 12 | Sat 16 June 12 | £755 or 905 Euros | Trip Guaranteed | Make a Booking |
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Day 1 Arrival at Lavacchio
The easiest transport to this region is to Pisa, Italy (by train or plane) where you will be met by a private transfer. Your transfers will take approximately 1h15 mins (included in the trip price). You arrive at Lavacchio villa and farm, near the tiny hill top hamlet of Promiana where you will immediately feel like you've got away from it all.
Days 2 - 4 Exploring 'Wild Tuscany'
Enjoy exploring this delightful region on our 3 Nordic Walks close to our accommodation. Each walk offers something different about this beautiful area. We will walk to ancient villages perched on hillsides, follow rivers and valleys through beech forests and explore rolling hills to gain stunning mountain vistas of the Apuane Alps. Due to the nature of this limestone region we can access viewpoints with ease. Each day we will return to our Lavacchio villa where you can enjoy the afternoon sun whilst lying by the poolside. Or why not book a massage to really give your body a chance to unwide in these glorious surroundings.
For those of you who enjoy history and culture we will base one of our walks around the medieval walled city of Lucca which is absolutely stunning and a great place to relax or to do some window shopping!
The itinerary is entirely flexible and will be decided by the guide according to the weather and conditions at the time.
Day 5 Departure Day
After a relaxing breakfast we will transfer you to Pisa airport.
Price
Included: 3 Nordic Walks, instructor fees with 2 walking leaders, pole hire, full board accommodation based on twins or double rooms in a traditional Tuscan villa including breakfast, picnic lunch, dinner, wine with evening meals and access to all villa facilities including the swimming pool. Your return Pisa airport transfer is also included in this price along with 2 vehicles for accessing walking locations for the duration of the trip. We will only be making one airport transfer so please contact us for these details prior to confirming your travel arrangements.
Not included: travel, flights, insurance, massage (30 Euros / 30 minutes) and drinks whilst out during the day.
Accommodation
You will stay in La Fattoria, at Lavacchio a traditional Garfagnana farmhouse with chestnut beams, exposed stone and terracotta tiles. Sitting above a terraced amphitheatre La Fattoria has a covered breakfast terrace and wisteria clad dining terrace with huge rustic table and benches. Antique furniture, art and excellent beds add a touch of luxury to this rural retreat.
There are 7 bedrooms and 4 bath/shower rooms shared between them. A single room maybe available upon request for an additional charge.
The sitting room has a wood burning stove. The house is well stocked with books, cards and games. The kitchen terrace has an enormous barbeque and ancient bread oven. There is a covered table tennis table and marked badminton court.
Fitness Level and Clothing
We grade this trip at an easy-moderate level. You will need to be able to walk between 3 – 4 hours per day. Upon booking we will issue you with a kit and clothing list.
Further Information
Italy is easily reached from other European & Worldwide destinations by road, rail, coach or plane. For suggested travel links please refer to our Booking & Information pages for further details. The nearest airport is Pisa, Italy which is well served by Ryanair, Easyjet, BA and many other airlines. It takes approx one hour by car from Pisa to Lavacchio. As described above we will arrange a transfer from Pisa airport to suit the majority of the arriving group members. Otherwise you can take the train from the airport to Pisa Centrale and then to Barga-Gallicano which is on the line to Aulla or Piazza al Serchio. This costs around 5€ and takes about 2 hrs. Train information at http://www.trenitalia.it Please do not hesitate to get in touch to chat through the details.
Minimum Numbers
This trip will run once a minimum number of 5 clients have booked, we will take a maximum of 12.
Insurance
Please note that you must have the appropriate insurance for your chosen activity. You must be covered for mountain rescue/ helicopter rescue, repatriation and medical costs.
