Join us and explore
Discover the marble mountains of the Apuan Alps and the epic wilderness of the Tuscan Apennines Italy with a local walking guide and a small band of like-minded travellers on a hiking holiday in Tuscany. The hidden gem of the Garfagnana valley offers a range of spectacular hiking tours, ancient traditions, fabulous flavours and renowned hospitality.
Here there is something for everyone, from the inexperienced walker to the intrepid adventurer. Choose a series of day walking hikes exploring peaks overlooking the sea or opt for a more challenging trek across Tuscany’s alluring horizon. Or why not put together your own mountain adventure from our pick’n’mix activities?
Here there is something for everyone, from the inexperienced walker to the intrepid adventurer. Choose a series of day walking hikes exploring peaks overlooking the sea or opt for a more challenging trek across Tuscany’s alluring horizon. Or why not put together your own mountain adventure from our pick’n’mix activities?
Hiking Holiday in Wild Tuscany
Hike ancient mule tracks to alpine villages, scramble along rugged limestone ridges and scale majestic peaks in 5 glorious walks. Afterwards relax in a hammock, float in the salt water pool or book a massage to ease those tired muscles.
Enjoy superlative modern Tuscan food and test your palate with a local wine tasting. Based on an organic farm in the Apuan Alps, this Wild Tuscany Walking holiday will challenge you physically and nourish your soul.
Hiking Holiday in Wild Tuscany
Hike ancient mule tracks to alpine villages, scramble along limestone ridges and scale majestic peaks in 5 glorious days walking. Then relax in a hammock, float in the pool or book a massage to ease those tired muscles.
Enjoy superlative Tuscan food and local wine. Based on an organic farm in the Apuan Alps, this Wild Tuscany Walking holiday will challenge you physically and nourish your soul.
Meet our Guides… and their passion
Wild Trails is a small company of professional multi-lingual mountain hiking guides based in the Garfagnana mountains north of Lucca. Born and raised in this timeless landscape, they are passionate about its history and traditions from pre Roman pagan settlements to its patchwork of small farms and enchanting forests. With their intricate knowledge of the area they can devise a walking tour to suit the needs of any group whatever the conditions.
Discover the mountains…
Circular routes of 5–8 hours, max 16km and 1000m of ascent.
- 5 days hiking with qualified local guides
- 7 nights in a renovated traditional farmhouse with 12m saltwater pool
- Gourmet food and local wines
- Free day mid week to explore
- Small group size. Max 11
Discover the mountains
Circular routes of 5–8 hours, maximum 16km and up to 1000m of ascent.
- 5 day hikes with qualified local guides
- 7 nights accommodation in a renovated traditional farmhouse with 12m saltwater pool
- Exquisite gourmet food and local wines
- Free day mid week to explore
- Small group size. Maximum 11
Wild Tuscany Hiking Itinerary
Wild Flower Mountain Mt Croce Apuan Alps ↥580m 9km
Walk with the Gods Mt Giovo Apennines ↥950m 14km
Dance with the Devil Mt Forato Apuane Alps ↥855m 10km
Rest your weary soul Visit Lucca or relax by the pool
Lovers & Shepherds Pania Corfino Apennines ↥786m 14km
The Queen Pania Croce Apuane Alps ↥950m 12 km
Wild Tuscany Hiking Dates
Dates 2020
12 September – 19 September 2020
19 September – 26 September 2020
26 September – 3 October 2020
Dates 2021
15 May – 22 May 2021
22 May – 29 May 2021
5 June – 12 June 2021
3 July – 10 July 2021
4 September – 11 September 2021
11 September – 18 September 2021
18 September – 25 September 2021
25 September – 2 October 2021
Wild Tuscany Hiking Dates
Dates 2020
12 September – 19 September 2020
19 September – 26 September 2020
26 September – 3 October 2020
Dates 2021
15 May – 22 May 2021
22 May – 29 May 2021
5 June – 12 June 2021
3 July – 10 July 2021
4 September – 11 September 2021
11 September – 18 September 2021
18 September – 25 September 2021
25 September – 2 October 2021
Great food & wine on your Walking Holiday!
A highlight of Tuscany or indeed Italy is the food. With our organic produce, our menus will sustain you and startle you with extraordinary flavours. Your walking holiday includes 7 breakfasts, 5 picnic lunches and 5 dinners. All dietary requirements can be met.
Breakfast is served on the free day. One evening we eat out in Barga. €15 – €40 is enough for a sumptuous meal.
Wild Hiking Price
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*based on 2 sharing a room
(Saturday to Saturday)
Airport transfers included
Flights not included
*Single supplement not included
Wild Tuscany Hiking Price
*based on 2 sharing a room
(Saturday to Saturday)
Airport transfers included
Flights not included
*Single supplement not included
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Tuscany Skyline Trek
Challenging Grade 7Challenge yourself!
Two short point to point treks across two of Italy’s ranges, staying in mountain refuges so that you can enjoy the awesome views of the sea and the solitude and wildness of the ridgeline to the full. You need a confident head for heights and a good level of fitness because the hiking days are from 6 – 9 hours long and you will be carrying all you need for 3 days at a time.
Skyline Trek Summary
- 6 days trekking (Grade 6 – 7) with qualified local guides.
- 4 nights in manned mountain refuges.
- 3 nights in a traditional farmhouse with pool.
- Trek the ridges, crests, meadows and trading routes of Italy.
- Sunset/night walk in the Apennines.
- Tuscany’s highest peak, Monte Prado 2054m
- Small groups. Maximum: 10
Skyline Trek Date & Price
3 July – 10 July 2021
Minimum group of 4, maximum 10
only €1040*/person
Airport pick-up included, taxis for late arrivals at an extra cost
*Flights not included. Based on 2 people sharing a room
While staying at Col di Lavacchio you can use the pool and all facilities including the washing machine on Wednesday.
Accommodation for the 4 nights on the mountain is in bunk rooms with a capacity of between 3 to 12 beds. Showers may be available depending on availability of water.
Mountain Food
At Col di Lavacchio, we provide a hearty breakfast, a healthy lunch and 3 course supper with wine.
In the rifugios breakfast, picnic lunch and supper (3 courses) are provided. The food is traditional mountain food (eg prosciutto, cheese, soup, pasta, stews). Drinks are extra cost (max €10/day).
All dietary requirements met.
Mountain Food
At Col di Lavacchio, we provide a hearty breakfast, a healthy lunch and 3 course dinner with wine.
In the rifugios breakfast, picnic lunch and 3 course dinner are provided. The food is traditional mountain food (eg prosciutto, cheese, soup, pasta, stews). Drinks are extra cost (max €10/day).
All dietary requirements met.
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Col di Lavacchio Agriturismo Promiana Molazzana 55020 Lucca Italy
Col di Lavacchio Agriturismo Promiana Molazzana 55020 Lucca Italy
Col di Lavacchio Agriturismo Promiana Molazzana 55020 Lucca Italy