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The Viandante Trail from Dorio to FROM THE FORESTS TO THE LAKE

From the forest to the lake along ancient mule tracks and hamlets to taste lake fish and experience a secular tradition which today still lives along the shores of our lake.

An itinerary demanding a medium effort and running from the small village of Dorio to San Rocco chapel along ancient mule tracks flanked by the typical stone walls: an important heritage of the past travellers, pilgrims and inhabitants walking along. View on the Lake from Bellagio to is amazing above all when the sun shines on its surface making it silver like. Packed lunch in San Rocco and back to visit the mediaeval village of Corenno Plinio and to taste lake fish in Dervio. Return to , and Dorio by train.

Tasting is part of the excursion.

TECNICAL DETAILS Difference in altitude 400 m distance 8 km Real walking time 4,5 hours Max altitude 600 m a.s.l.

DIFFICULTY LEVEL: MEDIUM Terrain: mainly on rocky and cobblostone paths and some easier paths. Trekking poles are recommended Gradient: MODERATE Attention points: moderate gradient to the top.

Itinerary suitable to adults and teens over 10 used to walk on mountain paths and on various terrain. Trekking shoes required to walk safely

Dogs must be on a leash owing to the presence of wild animals in the wood and out of respect for other participants who could be afraid of or annoyed by it.

CLOTHES AND EQUIPMENT - hiking shoes are required, preferably high laced-up and having soles in Vibram material to walk safely on any terrain and in any season. - hiking poles considerably reducing stress on joints and knees; telescopic poles are very handy. - backpack to carry personal belongings, spare clothing, and food and water supplies. - packed lunch (no mountain hut on the way) in the shade of trees; drinkable water source available.

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- dress in layers according to the season (shirt, long-sleeved shirt, Fleece jacket or sweatshirt, rain and wind stopper jacket). - Rain stopper clothes in case of variable weather conditions.

PROGRAMME 9.15am meeting point in Dorio railway station (trains from Milan and Lecco) Excursion and packed lunch along the way; visit to Corenno Plinio; fish lake Tasting in Dervio and end of the tour. Return to Dorio, Lecco and Milan by train from Dervio every hour.

CANCELLATION/POSTPONEMENT The excursion can be cancelled or postponed anytime by the Guide at her absolute discretion, in case safe and proper conditions cannot be guaranteed following bad weather conditions on the day of the excursion or on the previous days. Any fees paid will be considered valid as a voucher on the next excursion or refunded (for foreign people).

PARTICIPATION FEE Adult: € 18.00; Children and teens less than 12-year-old accompanied by an adult: € 10,00 Inclusions: Nature Guide fee accompanying the group - AIGAE LO639; liability insurance. Exclusions: any lunch and break; any transport to the meeting point; injury insurance; lake fish tasting; any service not included in the item “inclusions”.

EXTRA COSTS TO BE PAID ON SITE 15 euros per person lake fish tasting (mixed fried fish, lavarello mousse, salmon trout with green sauce, agone marinated, beverage)

Reservation required within Friday (preceding the excursion) when the excursion is on the weekend The day before when the excursion is during the week (see link to website for details on reservation) Please refer to the link on my website www.trekandtaste.it or contact me directly: e-mail [email protected] and mobile +39 347 04 05 703.

MINIMUM NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: 4 MAXIMUM NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: 15

Minors must be accompanied by an adult holding responsible. Participation to the excursions implies unconditioned acceptance of the rules available on my website www.trekandtaste.com.

INJURY INSURANCE FOR TREKKERS Participation fee only includes liability insurance; no injury insurance coverage is provided to Participants to the excursion. It is advisable to take out a suitable injury insurance. EIC Organization offer an annual injury insurance which can be activated by the Trip&Trek app and amounting to 10 euros per year, per person. The insurance is valid 1 year whenever you participate to an excursion with and AIGAE Guide. For more details, please contact [email protected].

HOW TO REACH THE MEETING POINT Dorio is easily reachable by: YOUR OWN CAR 3

From Milan, Lecco and , but car parking is very few. Private cars are to be shared according to the containment measures in force.

TRAIN From Milan and Lecco; trains from Lecco at 8.15am.

PLEASE CHECK TIMETABLE BEFORE LEAVING https://www.trenord.it/linee-e-orari/circolazione/orario-ferroviario/

Free and large car park in Lecco in Via Giuseppe Badoni, 10 min. walk from the railway station.

Train tickets must be bought before getting on the train: at the ticket machine in Milan and at the newsstand in Lecco. If you do not manage to buy the ticket, immediately prevent the ticket collector as you get up the train. Tickets must be validated before getting up the train.

CONTAINEMENT MEASURES Participants are requested to: ✓ wear their face masks when stopping or when meeting other trekkers coming from the opposite direction; it is not recommended to wear masks while walking but interpersonal distance must be guaranteed. ✓ take some spare masks with you. ✓ interpersonal distance must be guaranteed while walking. ✓ read and sign participation rules which have been sent to you upon registration and to be given to the Guide on the day of the excursion.

For more details and information, please contact me Sabrina Italian Nature Guida AIGAE LO639 - Tel: +39 347 040 57 03 e-mail: [email protected] www.trekandtaste.it FB Sabrina Pastacaldi – Guida ambientale escursionistica AIGAE

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