Luxury Walking Holidays Tuscany
STARTING POINT
Castelnuovo
FINISH POINT
Castelnuovo
DURATION
8 days / 7 nights
SEASON
From May to October
TECHNICAL LEVEL
FITNESS LEVEL
TOUR TYPE
Center-Based
PRICE
From 2575€/person
- Explore Garfagnana Valley's untouched forests and secluded mountain paths
- Savour traditional Tuscan dishes and Garfagnana's own DOC wines
- Visit age-old villages like Barga and Castelnuovo di Garfagnana, steeped in history
- Hike through the Apuan Alps and Orecchiella Natural Reserve for a rewarding challenge
- Relax in five-star lodgings overlooking the Serchio River or Apuan Alps
- Follow a detailed itinerary that guides you through Garfagnana's hidden gems and scenic routes
Self-guided
INCLUDED IN PRICE
What to Bring to the Tour
Imagine this: You're wandering through the lush landscapes of Garfagnana, a secluded treasure tucked between the Apuan Alps and the Apennines of Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna. Here, time has a different pace, dictated by the natural cycles of the seasons and the sun's daily arc across the sky.
While the hikes offer their own set of challenges, they serve as a fulfilling gateway to Tuscany's multifaceted terrains. Every step you take unveils awe-inspiring panoramas and undiscovered pockets of natural splendour. With plenty of time to roam freely, you'll find yourself deeply connected to the enchanting essence of Tuscany.
As your dedicated travel companion, we prioritise your comfort and enjoyment. We carefully manage the reservations for your upscale lodging, furnish you with a comprehensive handout, and provide you with an intuitive GPS navigation app for effortless exploration.
From curated local suggestions to prompt resolution of any logistical hiccups, we've got all the bases covered. Your lodgings will be the epitome of luxury, complete with included transfers and a focus on culinary experiences that will delight your senses.
This is your chance to live the genuine Italian way of life, form a deep bond with this remarkable land and its inhabitants, and craft your very own narrative of Tuscany. Are you prepared to set out on this extraordinary adventure?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Of course. We aim to make your decision as easy as possible. Therefore, we crafted several selections targeted at particular groups of hikers – Best for Beginners, Best for Advanced Hikers, Mountain Hikes, Pilgrimages, Classic Treks, etc.
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A fantastic 3 day self guided Hut to Hut hike around Triglav National Park in Slovenia. We experienced a full range of weather which made it an unforgettable trip. The organisation and back up support with GPS maps etc was excellent. Hut staff were friendly and very happy to give advice and suggestions on the routes and directions. Would recommend.
My friend and I went with Triglav Tours for a 3 day, 2 night hike this summer and had the most amazing time!! Our guide, Bine, was awesome and had lots of cool facts to share about the area we were hiking. Additionally, my friend and I had not completed such a technical hike before and the guide and other guests were very patient with us and encouraging, ensuring we felt safe the entire time. The overnights were also such a fun way to get to know Bine, the other guests, and other hikers as well. Cannot recommend Triglav tours enough!!!
I arranged a six-day/five-night trip with Hut to Hut Slovenia. It's the first time I've gone with a tour organizer and I can say it went really well. In the past I've arranged huts myself and it is a huge hassle figuring out how to make the bookings, if the bookings actually exist, and what good/viable routes might be. Having this all sort was, at least to me, totally worth it. The routing is via Ride with GPS, which was great. I'd recommend bringing 1:25,000 scale paper maps as a backup, just in case. The huts themselves differ wildly. Some are really rustic with, ahem, interesting toilet facilities. One was accessible by road and thus had showers, a long menu, and even espresso. All will have some sort of food, but you might only have two options for dinner (one with meat, one vegetarian). The cuisine in the Slovenian huts leans strongly to stews and goulashes with minimal fresh vegetables and/or fruit. Certainly good and hearty but pretty much everyone I talked to said the food was better in the Italian and Austrian huts. Some huts are cash only, some take cards (but the card reader might be down). A 1.5 litre bottle of water is about 6 euro, so if you have a beer with dinner and also buy lunch you need to carry about 25-30 euro per day in cash (assuming you have a booking that includes breakfast). Of the six days of hiking, four were ridiculously spectacular, with the highlight being sunrise from Mt Stol. Getting up to the high mountains, though, can be crazy steep, with switchbacks only sparsely used. Descents are similarly tough, and you have to watch every step. For the first time ever I used trekking poles and my knees thank me. Two days were a bit of a slog, but this is probably unavoidable getting up to or down from the high terrain. Would I do something like this again? Yes, absolutely! But next time it will probably be the Dolomites.
We had a lovely hike today with our guide Klemen. He personalized the tour on our needs and interests, so that we saw places we wouldn't without his experience. The hike was a little bit slippery after the rain from the last days and it went a lot upwards, but it was totally worth it! Thanks again :)
Self-Guided
On a self-guided tour, you explore a destination independently, following a pre-planned route and itinerary without a guide but with all necessary information and accommodation bookings provided in advance.