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2023
Saturday, March 4th
From Florence to Fiesole
| Highlights | The little Maiano village Monte Ceceri and Leonardo’s flying man experiments The Pietra Serena (sandstone) quarries Visiting Fiesole: Etruscan, Roman and Medieval traces Incredible views of Florence and its hills |
| Meeting Place | 9:30am in front of CSU building main entrance |
| Distance | 9 miles (Loop) |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Elevation gain | 1,000 feet |
| Hiking time | 5 hours |
| Fee | 25€ (full-day activity) |
| Transportation/Meals | We will walk there from Florence and back Lunch in Fiesole (pocket or bought there) |
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Saturday, April 1st
Hiking though vineyards and olive groves
| Highlights | Lappeggi and Mondeggi Renaissance villas The Cerreto woods Learning about olive oil and wine production in the fields! Beautiful views of the countryside The little towns of Grassina and Balatro Amazing panoramas over Florence and its surroundings Experiencing classic Tuscan countryside |
| Meeting Place | 9am in front of Calstate building |
| Distance | 11.5 miles (Loop) |
| Difficulty | moderate |
| Elevation gain | 1,700 feet |
| Hiking time | 6 hours |
| Fee | 25€ (half-day activity) |
| Transportation/meals | City bus: 25 min’ ride, one way – 2 bus tickets needed (€1.50 each) Pocket lunch required |
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Saturday, April 29th
Exploring Cinque Terre
| Highlights | Visit three (out of the five)Terre (Riomaggiore, Manarola and Corniglia) The stunning views from Volastra Hiking on the old stone dry walls (UNESCO Heritage) Time for a (cool) swim in the Mediterranean |
| Meeting Place | 8am at the Pharmacy inside Santa Maria Novella train Station in Florence (with train tickets ready). We will be back in Florence at 8pm. |
| Distance | 7 miles (from Riomaggiore to Corniglia, then train back) |
| Difficulty | moderate to strenuous |
| Elevation gain | 2,800 feet |
| Hiking time | 5 hours |
| Fee | 25€ (half-day activity) |
| Transportation/meals | By train (you need to buy your own ticket, price around 50€ round trip) Lunch in Manarola (pocket or bought there) |
