Archive for 'Hiking'

  

Friday, October 4, 2013
Skateboarding
There is a wealth of thrilling land sports you can get involved in during your adventurous holiday to Tuscany! The region is brimming with fast paced activities like quad racing, motocross tracks, rock climbing, parkour and much more!

These exciting land sports are available all across Tuscany so booking luxury vacation rentals near the cities of Florence, Lucca, Pisa, or in the towns and villages at the foot of the Apennines or Apuan Alps will guarantee close proximity to many of them.

Try learning the art of skateboarding at a popular skate Park just outside of Florence city or get into combat mode with an exhilarating few hours spent in simulated combat at an airsoft adventure centre! Learn how to act like a soldier in a war situation but in a non violent and non physical simulation that still gets the adrenaline flowing!     Read More
Posted in: Activities, Cycling, Hiking

  

Tuesday, October 1, 2013
Canyoning across a waterfall
If you enjoy mountain climbing but want to take it to the next level then why not try an extreme sport called canyoning that available right here in Tuscany! It’s a stimulating activity that involves travelling through canyons and gorges by climbing, abseiling, jumping, walking and even swimming!

The most popular place to engage in this sport is at Garfagnana which is based on the River Serchio between the Apuan Alps and the Apennines. Those wishing to stay here for a few days have a wonderful choice of villa rentals in Bagni di Lucca and Barga, two gorgeous towns in the area.     Read More
Posted in: Activities, Hiking

  

Friday, September 6, 2013
mount amiata
In the southern area of Tuscany in the province of Siena, there is a stunning mountainous place called Mount Amiata. It faces the scenic Val d’Orcia on the northeast and the Maremma region on the eastern side. Tourists wishing to stay here for a few days have a lovely choice of accommodation. Why not book into a pretty villa for rent in Campiglia D'orcia, which boasts spectacular views of Mount Amiata.

Thousands of years ago, Mount Amiata was a volcano, but it’s now dormant. It stands at 1,736 metres tall making it the highest existinct in Italy! There is an abundance of activities to engage in around the area including; mountain biking, hiking and horse riding trails around the sleeping volcano.     Read More
Posted in: Activities, Hiking, Skiing & Winter Sports

  

Friday, September 6, 2013
orrido di botri gorge
Visit the stunning natural canyon of Orrido di Botri in the Apennines in Lucca province. This breathtaking rock formation was created over thousands of year by the movement of tectonic plates under the earth’s surface. For visitors who enjoy trekking through streams and climbing rocks or even know how to engage in the challenging sport called canyoning, this is the perfect place for your to visit on your next vacation to Tuscany!

This beautiful haven of nature is nearby to the pretty town of Bagni di Lucca where there are some ideal vacation rentals with swimming pool to relax and enjoy your stay in if you wish to explore this glorious mountainous area for a few days!

Orrido di Botri is a deep limestone gorge in Val Fegana, under the towering slopes of the Tre Potenze and Rondinaio Mountains. Its unusual shape and ragged crevices and fractures were caused by water flow over thousands of years. The water here is crystal clear and lined with colourful pebbles along the ground.     Read More
Posted in: Activities, Hiking, Parks & Gardens, Tourist Attractions

  

Thursday, August 29, 2013
view of apennines
If you enjoy getting out in the open air to do some exercise then you’d love to set off on some beautiful trails that meander through the Apennine mountain range in Tuscany!

In 1818, it was decided that a road would be built through the Apennine Mountains, linking up charming towns and villages like Barga, Castelvecchio Pascoli, Coreglia and many others.

Those wishing to base their stay in the area have a lovely choice of vacation rentals in Bagni di Lucca, nestled in a valley in this mountainous area.

Start off your walking holiday here with a visit to the stunning Frignoli Botanical Gardens in Fivizzano, located 850 metres above sea level. It's home to some exotic and ancient trees and the air is filled with the aromatic smells of strawberries, blackcurrants and raspberries. It’s open to the public from 15th April until the 15th September every day and the rest of the year it’s open only on weekdays.     Read More
Posted in: Activities, Hiking