Walking holiday in Tuscany, Italy
Typically you will be sharing your experiences with between 4-20 like minded travellers (depending on the trip, operator and how many others are booked on the trip) and you'll have a group leader with you. Whether you are travelling alone or with friends its good value, and a great way to meet new people! While itineraries are pre-planned there is some flexibility and you'll have plenty of privacy. This trip will appeal to travellers of all ages who enjoy meeting new people as well as seeing new places.
How this holiday makes a difference
Environment
Walking involves a slow pace and little impact to the environment. By sticking to well marked paths we lessen the scarring so often seen in fragile mountain areas. We leave nothing on the mountain and take away only memories and snapshots of our brief stay. All of the walks are within 1 hour of the accommodation.
At the farm, everything is grown according to organic principles, composting and recycling are the norm and we try to avoid needless waste: water is heated by solar panels, central heating provided by our own woodland and energy and water consumption monitored regularly.
Community
The holiday is based in the timeless surroundings of the Garfagnana, an area encompassing 4 regional parks. Fiercely guarded by the mountain community, the area is fully protected and walking tours help to educate visitors to the fragile life within the parks. Traditional crops such as chestnut and spelt form the backbone of many local recipes and much of the produce is the result of ancient traditions of rearing livestock and growing produce on a small scale. Local restaurants and refuges benefit from our patronage as do the farms and shops which help supply our ingredients. The local Club Alpino benefits from our support of the refuges they run and the money supports the maintenance of trails and signs.
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