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 DECEMBER - 20th MARCH Monday Searching for wild herbs Nature/botanical tour Hike through nature, across meadows, olive tree groves and vineyards to search and pick wild herbs, a deeply-rooted tradition in the Garfagnana region of the Serchio Valley. Our guide will show you how to recognize the herbs and appreciate their healing properties. Enjoy the spectacular views and breath in the fresh crisp air. Duration: 3hrs Time: 9:30am -12:30pm Meeting point: Locanda Alla Posta 9:00am Price: 30 Participants: min 6 - backpack and water. Tuesday Winter colours through the lens Nature/photographic safari tour Our woodlands change and transform with every new season our guide will help you to discover the unexpected, an imprint left by a wild animal, the scent of a mountain flower, the colours of forest fruits. Let your senses guide you across the myriad landscapes to search for the best glimpses of the mountain, hamlets and valley below. Snap your own photos and keep the memories alive. Duration: 3hrs Time: 9:30am -12:30pm Meeting point: Locanda Alla Posta 9:00am Price: 30 Participants: min 6 - backpack and water. Requirement: Photo camera or smartphone Wednesday Cooking with tradition: "Zuppe Toscane - Tuscan soups Culinary experiences/cooking class An interactive lesson with our experienced chef to learn about the ancient flavours of our lands and discover our local culinary traditions, rich in taste and simple in ingredients. Soups and broths take a leading role in our winter cuisine. 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
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 energy of water Nature/anthropological walking tour Water and land form a strong bond. A drop of water falling from a leaf, the jet that sets in motion the blades of a mill: our guide will walk and talk you through the stories of a Valley that has made water its principal energy source. Local trout farming, water mills and hydroelectric energy production. Duration: 3hrs Time: 9:30am -12:30pm Meeting point: Locanda Alla Posta 9:00am Price: 30 Participants: min 6 - backpack and water. Saturday Nature with..flavour! Nature/culinary walking tour Learn all about the Serchio Valley s culinary traditions across the wild plants on our Estate. Our guide will walk you through our vegetation to observe and enjoy the botanic wonders. A unique sensorial experience. Tasting option at the Locanda to follow. From wild garlic and asparagus to wild chicory and fennel. 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
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
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 - 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 - backpack and water. Requirement: Photo camera or smartphone Wednesday Detox - genuine cooking Culinary experiences/cooking class A cooking lesson held by our expert chef to teach you all about healthy food. Kick start your metabolism with these detox recipes. Weather permitting, we will go and pick the wild herbs that you will use in your cooking recipe. 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 4
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 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. 5
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 6
21st JUNE - 20th SEPTEMBER Monday Summer solstice nature trails Nature/botanical tour A guided nature tour to discover our tasty fruits and wild flowers, of which the summer season is rich. Learn all about our solstice traditions, the numerous mythological and historical characteristics and healing properties of our plants and flowers. Duration: 3hrs Time: 9:30am-12:30pm Meeting point: Locanda Alla Posta 9:00am Price: 30 Participants: min 6 - backpack and water Tuesday Let's go... it's time to shoot photos Nature/photographic safari tour Our landscapes change and transform with every new season our guide will help you to discover the unexpected, an imprint left by a wild animal, the scent of a mountain flower, the colours of forest fruits. Let your senses guide you across the myriad views to search for the best glimpses of the mountains, hamlets and valley below. Snap your own photos and keep the memories alive. Duration: 3hrs Time: 9:30am-12:30pm Meeting point: Locanda Alla Posta 9:00am Price: 30 Participants: min 6 - backpack and water. Requirement: Photo camera or smartphone Wednesday Summer Thirst Culinary experiences/cooking class A cooking class with our expert to learn about the virtues of nutritious and refreshing vegetable smoothies. Discover new recipes for shakes, drinks and tasty, thirst quenching flavoured water. 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 7
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 life of a grapevine Nature/anthropological walking tour Take a guided walking tour through our Valley's vineyards, a step back in time across ancient terracing, to learn all about the history of wine and how it is produced, from the grapes to Bacchus' inebriating nectar. Duration: 3hrs Time: 9:30am -12:30pm Meeting point: Locanda Alla Posta 9:00am Price: 30 Participants: min 6 - backpack and water. Saturday An inebriation of the senses: fruit season Nature/culinary walking tour A guided walking tour to discover the intense flavours and fragrances of summer fruits and how they can be used in our local recipes. The intense bouquet of aromatic herbs are accentuated by the sunlight of the summer months. A unique sensorial experience. Tasting option at the Locanda of local forest fruit jams paired with our pecorino cheese to dishes using sage, mint and rosemary. 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. 8
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 hearth 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 9
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 - 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 - 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 10
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 - 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. 11
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 12
All our tours are undertaken by our guides in Italian and/or in English. 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 conditions or force majeure, we will offer you an alternative tour on another date or, if requested, we will refund the full amount to you. 13
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