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. 0583 719401 - info@ciocco.it (Mondays to Fridays from 9am to 1pm and from 2pm to 6pm).
21st MARCH - 20th JUNE Monday Breath of life Nature/botanical tour Immerse yourself in the arrival of Spring with its multiple botanical displays. A guided hiking tour to discover plants, herbs and flowers and how they can work to purify our organism and strengthen your immune system. Awaken and lighten your soul. 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 Capture the moment Nature/photographic safari tour Let your senses and our guide help you to discover the explosion of Spring. The bright colours of flowers and the tender green of barely open leaves, the sound of water flowing along the streams, birds singing. A Hiking tour to search for the right moment for you to take the most spectacular 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 1
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 The fascinating world of bees Nature/anthropological walking tour This tour will lead you through the complex world of apiculture. Our beekeeper will show you how bees live in their natural habitat. The ingenious labour taking place within a beehive, their millions of years' long link to the most scented of flowers, how the honey we find on our dining tables is produced. 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. Long and resistant trousers. Light colour clothing. Hiking shoes, small backpack and water. Included: protective clothing 2
Saturday An inebriation of the senses: flower season Nature/culinary walking tour Learn all about the Serchio Valley s culinary traditions through the wild plants on our Estate. Our guide will walk you through our vegetation to observe and smell the botanic essences. Flowers take a leading role during Spring, their scent, their taste, the colours and delicate petals bring life to our local dishes. A unique sensorial experience. Tasting option at the Locanda to follow. From acacia and elder blossom to primrose and wild garlic. 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. 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
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