The Living Mountain Experience it 365 days a year

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1 The Living Mountain Experience it 365 days a year An enchanting treasure immersed in the rich green Serchio Valley. The Il Ciocco Living Mountain, an extensive 600 hectares Estate and Park, is fully equipped with multi-faceted accommodation, food & beverage and recreational facilities. Nature, sports, cultural and culinary traditions: all year around experiences in this pure and lush corner of Tuscany. Our guided excursions and activities are suitable to all and do not present particular difficulty. Info and reservations: tel info@ciocco.it (Mondays to Fridays from 9am to 1pm and from 2pm to 6pm).

2 21st SEPTEMBER - 20th DECEMBER Monday Hunting for treasures in the forest! Nature/botanical tour Exploring the woodlands within the Il Ciocco Estate is a pleasure for the soul and a perfect introduction to the many sins of the palate. Porcini mushrooms, chestnuts, wild berries: these are the gluttonous spoils you may earn yourselves with a bit of luck and with the help of our expert guide. Duration: 3hrs Time: 9:30am-12:30pm Meeting point: Locanda Alla Posta 9:00am Price: 30 Participants: min 6 - max 20 Recommendations: practical leisure/sportswear, dress in layers. Wind breaker or light jacket. Hiking shoes, small backpack and water. Tuesday In pursuit of the Autumn colours Nature/photographic safari tour Our forest is transformed into a real photographic set due to the season's colour palette. A guided walking tour to discover enchanted woodlands, where you can eternalize the most evocative angles with your breath taking photos. Duration: 3hrs Time: 9:30am-12:30pm Meeting point: Locanda Alla Posta 9:00am Price: 30 Participants: min 6 - max 20 Recommendations: practical leisure/sportswear, dress in layers. Wind breaker or light jacket. Hiking shoes, small backpack and water. Requirement: Photo camera or smartphone Wednesday Autumn, a season of balance and harmony Culinary experiences/cooking class Enjoy a cooking lesson with our expert chef to discover our recipes with wholegrain, biological and fresh seasonal products. Discover the pleasure of eating healthily and learn how to cook recipes to satisfy the most refined palates. Duration: 3hrs Time: 9:30am -12:30pm Meeting point: Locanda Alla Posta 9:00am Price: 80 Participants: min 6 adults - max 10 Note: tasting of the recipe included 1

3 Thursday E-Ciocco... MTB Adventures E-bike MTB tour A fast and ecological way to explore our territory while riding our E bikes, a mountain bike with assisted pedals. Seated on your silent two wheeler, start your guided adventure going uphill and downhill, through the paths and breathtaking landscapes of our Estate and beyond. Duration: 3hrs Time: 9:30am -12:30pm Meeting point: Locanda Alla Posta 9:00am Price: 80 Participants: min 6 - max 10 Recommendations: gloves and sunglasses, practical leisure/sportswear, dress in layers. Wind breaker or light jacket. Sport shoes, small backpack, water and snack. Included: bike rental and helmet Friday Under the chestnut tree Nature/anthropological walking tour The crackling sound of the chestnut wood on the fire and the smell of cooked chestnuts is a warning sign that the cold season is at the door. During our guided walking tour, we will take you under the majestic leafy branches of chestnut trees, where you can discover, gather and learn all about the numerous products that this tree can harvest. Duration: 3hrs Time: 9:30am -12:30pm Meeting point: Locanda Alla Posta 9:00am Price: 30 Participants: min 6 - max 20 Recommendations: practical leisure/sportswear, dress in layers. Wind breaker or light jacket. Hiking shoes, small backpack and water. Saturday An inebriation of the senses: chestnut season Nature/culinary walking tour Learn all about our Valley's culinary traditions through the plants in our Estate. A guided walking tour through our ancient fruit bearing woods where you will learn to recognize the many varieties of mushrooms and chestnuts for which our Valley is renowned. Tasting option at the Locanda to follow with our local autumn products. Duration: 3hrs Time: 9:30am -12:30pm Meeting point: Locanda Alla Posta 9:00am Price: 30 Tasting option at the Locanda 15 Participants: min 6 - max 20 Recommendations: practical leisure/sportswear, dress in layers. Wind breaker or light jacket. Hiking shoes, small backpack and water. 2

4 Sunday Il ciocco : the wooden log that ignited our national poet with passion Culture and traditions tour Take a fascinating experience through time start your journey with a personal tour of the home and hamlet (now Museum) of one of Italy s most famous poets, Giovanni Pascoli. Immerse yourself in the atmosphere that inspired him to write his most famous poetry. The second part of the guided tour will continue within the Estate at the Locanda Alla Posta around Pascoli s much loved fireplace with more stories and traditions of our Valley to share while sipping a glass of wine. Duration: 3hrs Time: 10:00am-1:00pm Meeting point: Pascoli Museum 10:00am Price: 33 Option: Lunch at the Locanda 20 Participants: min 6 - max 20 Note: Price includes museum access and glass of wine 3

5 All our tours are undertaken by our guides in Italian and/or in English. Booking: reservation is required 3 days in advance for activities (5days for the cooking class). Personalized solutions on request. Number of participants: our tours and activities will run if the minimum number of participants indicated has been reached. We will confirm your tour within 48hrs of it taking place. Payment: all major credit cards are accepted. Payment is to be made before the date of the tour. Receipt of payment is requested at the meeting point on the morning of the tour. Children: free access to tours for all children up to 12 years of age. If a parent is present there is no limit to age of children. For the e-bike tour, only children 12 years of age and up are permitted. For the cooking class, all children under 6 years of age are free as long as they are accompanied by one paying adult. For all children aged 6 to 11 years of age s reduction of 50% is applied. General conditions: Our guides reserve the right to modify or cancel a tour should there be a risk to safety due to weather or environmental conditions. Children up to and including 17 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or by an adult warrantor. Alternatively, we will require a consent form duly signed by the parent or adult warrantor. Our guides reserve the right to refuse access to anyone not wearing the required equipment or clothing. All tour participants are covered by our civil liability insurance policy from the moment they start to the moment they end the tour/activity. Cancellation: should you cancel your booking within 48 hours of the due date, no refund will be due. Should we need to cancel a tour once it has been confirmed to you, due to adverse weather 4

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