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www.orgaya.com From the Etruscans to the Renaissance, Tuscany is possibly the greatest USEFUL INFORMATION repository of art in the world, but not only. You will walk along the LEVELS OF DIFFICULTY: Francigena , a pilgrim road between England and Rome. You will see Siena, one of the Italy’s loveliest medieval city and its famous piazza Il 2-3 Campo. Pienza, the city of Pope Pius II is waiting for you, as well as the greatest wines of Tuscany : Montepulciano and Montalcino. Moderate sporty, 12 year-old minimum Elevation gain: from 350 to 650 m ; Effective walking time < 5 hours ; Altitude < 2000 m ; Backpack < 3 Kg (20 liters max) ;Hiking shoes are mandatory. Mountain trails or off-tracks, steady ascents from 30 minutes. CLIMATE : AGENDA OF THE 8 DAYS: Hike possible from September to June. Temperatures can vary from 10 to 30 Day 01 Welcome in Siena degrees in the same day. After your transfer to Siena and a quick check-in at the hotel, we have a first glance to Siena . We start to know each others during the aperitivo and the GROUPS: briefing of the trip. Our groups are composed of 6 to 15 Siena visit : 2.30 hours. persons per guide. Dinner : pasta party a in restaurant in the historical center Accomodation : 3 stars hotel in Siena. GUIDING: Our guides have a mountaineering state Day 02 City trek in Siena and San quirico d’Orcia diploma and a partnership with this area The day is spent among the city medieval alleys and greatest monuments like Il in Tuscany. Passionate about the wild Duomo, La torre del mangia and il Palio. You will have the time to do some life, he will share his knowledge with you, shopping before heading towards San Quirico d’Orcia, designated a UNESCO the nature and the stories of the world heritage site. mountains. Since your security is our Difficulty : 50 meters of elevation primary goal he can give you advices on Accomodation : 3 stars hotel in San Quirico d’Orcia. technics and gear. He is constantly in direct Transfer from Siena to San Quirico d'Orcia by bus (Included in the price) link with local rescuers and carries a first aid kit in complement to the personal ones. Day 03 Rocca d'Orcia - Bagno Vignoni - San Quirico d'Orcia PROVIDED GEAR: A day on the footpaths of the pilgrims, on the large tracks of the Val d’Orcia. Do Backpack (on request), first aid kit. not forget your swim-suite and towel because you will be able to have a relaxing bath in the exceptional village of Bagno Vignoni and the hot waters of the Parco PROGRAM: dei Mulini. www.orgaya.com Difficulty : 300 m of elevation [email protected] Accomodation : 3 stars hotel in San Quirico d’Orcia. No transfer OTHER DATES : On request for groups of 6 persons Day 04 San Quirico - Cipressi minimum. A magical day among the typical and picturesques landscapes of Tuscany, a walk among the cipresses and the beautiful farmhouses. Difficulty : 300m of elevation Accomodation : 3 stars hotel in San Quirico d’Orcia. No transfer Day 05 San Quirico - Pienza 3 hours hike towards Pienza. A city rebuilt in the XVth century to be closer to he USEFUL INFORMATION humanism spirit of the Renaissance. Difficulty : 500m of elevation MEETING POINT: Accomodation : 3 stars hotel in San Quirico d’Orcia. Station or tourist office of Siena Transfer by public bus (Included in the price) ACCESS : Day 06 Pienza - Montechiello - Montepulciano We can organize your flight and your We will hike for about 5 hours to find ourselves in one of the most famous transfer to the meeting point, please do Tuscany’s scenery. not hesitate to contact us. Cultural visits : the fortress village named Montechiello and Montepulciano city. Difficulty : 400m of elevation END OF THE TRIP Accomodation : 3 stars hotel in San Quirico d’Orcia. The trip ends at 10AM on Day 8 Transfer by public bus (Included in the price) LUNCHES: Day 07 Montalcino - San Quirico All picnics are made with local and fresh food by the accommodation owners. Visit of Montalcino and wine tasting of one of the most famous wins of Tuscany, the Brunello. Easy walk among the fields and wineyards to reach San Quirico and BACKPACKS: the hotel by foot. The weight of your backpack should not Walking time: 4 hours exceed 5-6 kg per day, containing extra Difficulty : 300m of elevation clothes, camera, water, wind shield and Accomodation : 3 stars hotel in San Quirico d’Orcia. picnic. Transfer by bus (Included in the price) INSURANCES: Jour 08 It is only a « au-revoir » … Our insurance covers logistics and We will say goodbye after the breakfast. We advise you to visit two more guiding of the hikes. It is kindly medieval cities on the way back : Monteriggioni or San Gimignano. requested to be personally well insured for civil liability. THE ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT: Please do not hesitate to contact us for a Backpack of 30 liters assistance-cancellation-repatriation Pair of hiking shoes insurance. A quote will be provided. Mountain pant Pile jacket Rain cover Transfer from Florence airport : Cap, sunglasses, sunscreen We can organize and buy plane tickets to Water bottle (1,5 liter minimum) Florence Extra food during the hikes We can arrange bus transfer from Personal medication Florence airport to Siena and return bus from San Quirico to Florence airport THE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT: Casual clothes for the cultural visits Round-trip bus price: 65 € per person Towel and swimsuit Your camera OUR LUNCHES : Focac cia, cooked meats, local cheese, fruits, coffee and Val d’Orcia’s wine. Chocolate snacks. Picnis are prepared by the hotel with products of the country and adapted to the hike. USEFUL INFORMATION OUR ACCOMODATION : RESERVATION: Hôtel PALAZZUOLO « San Quirico d’Orcia » We advise you to book at least one month www.hotelpalazzuolo.it before departure. Web : www.orgaya.com Hotel 3 *** very comfortable with nice view Email : [email protected] LEVEL OF COM FORT Open service bar, swimming pool, double or Pierre : +33(0)6.62.43.87.03 individual room, tv, bathroom, balcony, big EXCELLENT terrace, panoramic view, forest park.. PAYMENT: Deposit of 30 % at booking time. Balance 21 days before departure. LEGAL INFORMATION : A big swimming pool, a hotel YAGO ORGANISATION – ORGAYA situated near the departures of Accompagnateur en Montagne SIRET 434 911 857 – DDJS n° 00698ED0262 hikes, in a village inscribed on Assurances MMA 105 630 300 UNESCO’s World Heritage ORGAYA- TRAVEL AGENCY Immatriculation Opérateurs de Voyages IM006130019 - Atout France OUR PRICES: 8 DAYS AND 7 NIGHTS Garantie Financière : 10 000 € COVEA RCP : SNAM MUTUELLES DU MANS - Oullins (69) n° 107 WHAT THE PRICE INCLUDES: 282 450 Professional guide (French : Accompagnateur Moyenne Montagne), 15 persons maximum per group USEFUL WORDS : 7 days of hikes and walks - yes : Si Bus Transfer for hikes - no : No Welcome drink - good morning: Buongiorno A wine tasting to Montalcino - good evening: Buonasera Duomo Museum and the Torre del Mangia in Siena - good night: Buonanotte A dinner in a restaurant in old Siena - see you, au revoir: Arrivederci - excuse me : Scusi The security equipment - please: Per favore The insurances in civil liability - thank you: Grazie The lunches of D2 to D7 - you’re welcome: Prego half board in hotel 3 *** - water: Acqua - beer : Birra WHAT THE PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE : Extra cost of a single room Transportation to the meeting point* Personal snacks and drinks, wine at the restaurant Picnics of Day 1 and day 8 Personal civil liability insurances Cancellation insurance Everything that is not indicated in the section «what the price includes » *we can organize your flight and your transfer to the meeting point PRICE (6 PERSONS MINIMUM) 1 090 € TTC PRICE (10 PERSONS MINIMUM) 990 € TTC GROUP PRICE FOR 15 PERSONS 920 € TTC RESERVATION / QUESTIONS ASK FOR PIERRE Web : www.orgaya.com Email : [email protected] / [email protected] Mobile : +33 (0)6.62.43.87.03 .
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