Reviews

Margaret, Nottingham – Excellent

I have been on two KE holidays and both have been excellent. The accommodation was amazing and the food out of this world. So much better than staying in a hotel. Our hosts were so accommodating and knowledgable and the walks were great. They were flexible and took...

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Jane, London – Well organised great holiday

I can’t fault this holiday. The farm where we stayed was stunning, the area so unspoilt and peaceful. The walks were carefully chosen to make the most of the amazing area and it’s mountains and terrain. Some changes were made to the schedule to accommodate weather...

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Jill, Belper – Challenging and safe

Challenging. Safe, informative and fabulous food. Stefanie is an exceptionally gifted young man in imparting knowledge about the environment and local history and his passion for his mountains was visibly infectious! Everything seemed to be done with the survival of...

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Linda, Preston – Idyllic

A spectacular holiday in a stunning location I have just returned from this trip which was my first time abroad since the pandemic - it was an excellent return to international adventure. The farm is absolutely idyllic with beautiful views of the mountains together...

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Adam Wilson – A touch of class

If you want a walking holiday with a touch of class, try this one. Col di Lavacchio is an amazing place to stay, the walking truly stunning and our hosts Jamie and Ailsa welcoming, generous and good humoured. Not sure we can top this one!

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Fiona Denyer – Divine setting

It was a divine setting and the food amazing. The support crew were outstanding and the pace and itinerary absolutely ideal. Words in a brochure cannot do justice to the hospitality we received and the whole walking experience. A truly amazing holiday.

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Neil Anderson – Wonderful holiday

This was a wonderful holiday. The walks were beautiful, the mountains spectacular, the food excellent and the hospitality and guiding both superb. I'd recommend this holiday to anyone who is a fit and capable hill walker.

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Stephen Brown – A hidden gem

A hidden gem: beautiful beech woods, airy summits, snow flecked ridges, characterful villages and wonderful food and accommodation on an idyllic Tuscan farm all added up to the best holiday I've had in years.

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Betsy Stanko

If it is possible to have loved my return to Lavacchio even more than my first visit, it would only be because the wildflowers were in unbelievable bloom. Ailsa and Jamie have created the perfect vacation spot. A fabulous place for friends and family to gather for a...

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John Schaff

Go to Col di Lavacchio if you are looking for a magnificently situated, secluded environment with panoramic views of the Alpi Apuane, warm, patient and knowledgeable hosts, cuisine you would queue for and like minded travellers.

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Awesome! Awesome! Awesome!

This whole week met and far exceeded my expections. I can’t recommend this walking holiday enough. A relaxing change for the seasoned trekker or a great introduction for the uninitiated. I enjoyed everything – amazing accommodation, great food, good walking, great...

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