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Hiking the Mountains of Tuscany

8 days | 3.00
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For most, the name Tuscany brings to mind Renaissance art, neat rows of pencil-thin cypress trees and rolling green hills stretching into the horizon, but this historic region in Central Italy has another, more dramatic side. Blessed with over 4,000 mountains—from the rugged Apennines, the backbone of the boot-shaped peninsula, to the Apuan Alps, which abound in world-famous Carrara marble—Tuscany is an undiscovered hiker’s paradise. Venture into the dense chestnut forests, explore the hamlets in the province of Lucca, learn about the plights of local WW2 partisans, and enjoy some of the most awe-inspiring views in all of Italy from the top of Monte Prado, the Roof of Tuscany. Between hikes, your hosts at the organic Lavacchio Farm will fill your heart with warmth and your bellies with the finest wine and cuisine the region has to offer.

Adventure Highlights

  • Hike the Apuan Alps—Italy’s glistening mountains of marble
  • Visit abandoned villages, medieval churches, and WW2 bunkers
  • Enjoy the idyllic comfort of a rustic Tuscan farmhouse
Duration
8 days
Season
Spring and Fall
Group size
Up to 11 people
Difficulty
Intermediate

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Meet your guides

Seasoned pros, local legends, and passionate adventurers—your trip is in the best hands.
Stefano Lera
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Stefano Lera
Born and raised in Lucca, Italy, Stefano Lera has been working as an eco-friendly hiking guide since 2013. He leads customized hiking tours all over Central Italy, the Apuan Alps and the Apennines. Stefano is also a park guide in the Tuscan-Emilian Apennine National Park, where he organizes outdoor tutoring activities for local school children.

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Things to know

  • 57hours is committed to providing safe outdoor adventure experiences. We require all guides using our platform to have a COVID-19 safety plan and to make the details of that plan accessible to travelers. In most cases, group sizes will be reduced, guides will avoid overcrowded locations, and other safety measures will be met depending on the location and activity. 

    We also expect clients to respect local regulations and take measures to protect themselves, their guides, and the communities they’re traveling to. For more information on COVID-19 measures in Tuscany, Italy, please refer to Italy’s Ministry of Health Website and the Italian National Tourist Board Website.

    Please contact us if you have any questions or require further information. We are happy to provide you with the most up-to-date information!

  • What you get on this adventure:

      • An experienced, local hiking guide with extensive knowledge of the area
      • Seven days of hiking
      • Round-trip transportation
      • Transportation from the Apuan Alps to Pisa on the last day
      • Accommodation for 7 nights on a twin-sharing basis
      • 7 breakfasts, lunches and dinners

    What’s not included:

      • Unexpected transfers not planned in the program
      • Visits to particular tourist sites
      • Optional activities and personal expenses
      • Transportation to the destination
  • In order to participate in these guided hiking tours, you need to be in very good physical shape. You’ll be hiking anywhere between 4 and 7 hours every day, covering up to 16 km (10 miles) with ascents ranging from 550m / 1800ft to 950m / 3,116ft. Despite the physical requirements, hikers of all experience levels are welcome.

  • Here’s a list of the equipment you need to bring:

      • Day pack large enough to carry all the items listed (around a 30L bag)
      • Hiking poles — optional
      • Water bottle or hydration bladder (2-3L capacity)
      • Hat and gloves
      • Walking boots with good ankle support
      • Comfortable padded walking socks
      • Warm fleece jumper
      • Spare clothes for layering
      • Waterproof rain jacket
      • Lightweight hiking pants
      • Hiking shorts
      • Towels
      • Bathing suits
      • Sunhat
      • Toiletries (sunscreen, hand sanitizer, bug spray, toilet paper, etc.)
      • Headlamp or flashlight
      • Sunglasses
      • Binoculars — optional
      • Blister packs — optional 
      • Camera — optional (but recommended)

    Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season. Layers are best and don’t wear jeans.

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  • Group sizes and prices:

      • The group size for these group hiking adventures is 5–11 people with one guide.
      • Cost is per person and it doesn’t decrease as the group grows.

    Hiking in Tuscany can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.

    Min. age requirements:

      • If you are older than 18, you’re good to go.
      • Minors younger than 18 may be permitted to join the hike on a case-by-case basis, but must be in the presence of a parent or legal guardian.

    If your group has hikers under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.

  • Your guides will pick you up in Pisa, then transfer you to the Lavacchio Farm in Tuscany, which will be your homebase for the remainder of the tour.

  • A 30% deposit to secure your place is due upon booking. The remaining amount is paid 3 months (90 days) prior to departure. Once the trip is confirmed by the guide, the cancelation policy stated below applies. In case of cancelation on your part, the cancelation fee will be kept by your guiding service in the following manner:

      • More than 30 days before the departure: $235 (200 €) per person for set-up fees.
      • Between 29 and 16 days before the departure: 50% of the full price of your holiday.
      • Between 15 and 2 days before the departure: 90% of the full price of your holiday.
      • Less than 2 days before the departure: 100% of the full price of your holiday

    Early Bird booking

    Want to be the first one to know when we publish new dates or secure your spot well in advance? Select a future month that suits you best and lock in your Early Bird spot in time with just a 10% deposit.

    As soon as our guides publish new tour dates, you’ll be the first one to know. We’ll hold your spot for 2 weeks until you choose the date that suits you best.

    More about how Early Bird bookings work below:

    • Only a 10% non-refundable deposit must be paid upon booking, but this deposit can be transferred to any other 57hours adventure in case the dates don’t end up working for you.
    • Once our guides publish new tour dates, we’ll reach out to you so you’ll be the first one to choose from newly released dates.
    • When you pick your date, you’ll confirm your booking by paying another 20% of the total trip amount (amounting to the standard 30% deposit).
    • Once the trip has been confirmed, the regular cancellation policy (found above) applies.
    • The remaining balance is due 90 days before the trip.
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