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2023
Saturday, September 30th
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 sea |
| Meeting Place | 7:40am at the main entrance of Campo di Marte train Station in Florence (with train tickets ready). We will be back in Florence SMN train station around 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€ (full-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) |
Sunday, October 29th
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, Balatro and Antella 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€ (full-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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Friday, November 17th
Hurban trekking in the heart of Florence, at night
Hurban trekking in the heart of Florence, at night
| Highlights | We will cross the city center and end our walk in Oltrarno Along the way we will hear many stories of the city Find off-the-beaten-path alleys Medieval and Renaissance feelings along the way |
| Meeting Place | 8pm in front of Calstate building |
| Distance | 2.5 miles (one way) |
| Difficulty | easy |
| Elevation gain | 100 feet |
| Hiking time | 3 hours |
| Fee | 15€ (half-day activity) |
| Transportation/meals | No bus tickets needed |
