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A great way to recharge your energy and relax in the beautiful surroundings of our mountain top villa in the Apuane Alps, at Col di Lavacchio. Nordic walking is simply walking with poles in a manner which burns more calories and is great for fitness!

Price:

£755 or 905 Euros

Duration: 5 days including arrival and departure
Departures: 12 - 16 June 2012
Start point: Promiana, near Gallicano, Italy
End point: Promiana, near Gallicano, Italy
 

This trip offers a great chance to recharge your batteries and relax in the beautiful surroundings of a stunning mountain top villa in the Apuane Alps, at Col di Lavacchio. You'll be given the freedom to explore the impressive array of hilltop villages, tranquil rivers, verdant valleys and thick beech forests, as well as being rewarded with some fantastic views out over the Apuane Alps.

As well as being great fun, Nordic walking is also a fantastic means of keeping fit, allowing you to follow some really rewarding trails and paths with the aid of walking poles. You won't have to worry about missing out on the cultural side of things either, with a trip to the fascinating medieval walled city of Lucca.

Brief Itinerary

Day 1:
Arrival in Lavacchio

Days 2-4:
Spend the next three days exploring 'Wild Tuscany'. You'll trek out on 3 Nordic walks, each of which offers a different aspect of this beautiful region. You'll get to explore ancient hilltop villages, tranquil rivers, verdant valleys and thick beech forests, all the while looking out over the Apuane Alps. You'll not miss out on culture either, with walks through the medieval city of Lucca. Every day you'll head back to the comfort of your Lavacchio villa.

Day 5:
Departure Day

What price includes

 
  • Full board accommodation in Tuscan villa
  • Two Nordic Walking Instructors/Guides
  • Swimming pool
 

Location

 

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Meeting point:
Promiana, near Gallicano, Italy

Nearest train station to meeting point:
Barga-Gallicano Train Station

Transfer to meeting point:
Operator collects guests from station

How to get there:
Train from London to Barga-Gallicano (via Florence)

 
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Plan your journey by train

Finish point:
Promiana, near Gallicano, Italy

Nearest train station to finish point:
Barga-Gallicano Train Station

Transfer to finish point:
Operator drops guests off at station

How to get back:
Train from Barga-Gallicano to London (via Florence)

 
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