Abetone: Hike & Bike in the heart of the Apennines October 10-14, 2018

Abetone, located at 1,388 masl, is a municipality in the Province of in the Italian region of , located about 80 kilometers (50 mi) northwest of and about 49 kilometers (30 mi) northwest of the town of Pistoia. Starting from the early 20th century, it became a renowned skiing resort and an area very attractive for hiking and mountain biking in the summer season.

A wide network of trails and MTB tracks on Monte Gomito, Monte Cimone, and Libro Aperto attract mountain lovers that use the chair lifts to go hiking and biking.

Spend three days hiking and biking in the heart of the Apennines Mountains.

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th Day 1: 10 ​ OCTOBER Arrival at th​e Hotel in Montecatini Terme and accommodation in a 4 stars hotel. Dinner and overnight stay in Hotel.

th Day 2: 11 ​ OCTOBER Breakfast at​ the Hotel. 09.00 Meeting with the guide and Transfer to Abetone. Accommodation at Hotel Abetone e Piramidi **** 12:30 Lunch at restaurant La Casina in Abetone 14:30 The participants can choose one of those activities: Trekking Monte Maiori - Libro Aperto or Trekking Lago Nero ( 4 hours ) or Climbing ( 4 hours ) Maiori Mount (1560 m above sea level) is one of the secondary peaks of the Tuscan-Emilian Apennines: it can be reached from Abetone with a short path accessible to all. Up to its base the path winds along the wide cart, which is the most frequented by tourists who stay in the famous place: in fact, the road to Serrabassa della Verginetta is wide and almost flat and leads to a nice source. It also winds in the shade of giant fir trees and is enriched with benches. From the Serrabassa della Verginetta area, located on the slopes of Mount Libro Aperto, you have wide views of the Apennine range: here there is a small shelter, the Casa di Lapo, always open during the summer, where it is possible to have a good lunch or a great snack. Lago Nero is a mountain lake of glacial origin. Located at 1730 m above sea level it is surrounded by imposing Apennine Mountains that reach 2000 m above sea level, in particular from the Alpe Tre Potenze (1,940 m s.l.m.). It owes its name to the gloomy reflection emanating from its waters, which enter the Sestaione torrent, the largest tributary of the river Lima, which in turn is the main tributary of the river Serchio. Around you can see the marmot and the golden eagle as well as the partridge. Among the flora to include the blueberry, the raspberry, the mountain pine, a variety of garlic and the beech. On the shores of the lake ... there is a small shelter. 18:30 visit of Erbolaio – farm of typical mountain products 20:00 Dinner at restaurant Albergo Sport After dinner back to the Hotel Abetone e Piramidi **** and overnight stay. ​ Trekking Monte Maiori - Libro Aperto Duration: 4 h. Distance: 12 km Terrain: Gravel Road and Trail Elevation: 700 mt Trekking Lago Nero Duration: 4 h. 30 Distance: 14 km Terrain: Gravel Road, Trail and Rocky Trail Elevation: 800 mt Trekking + Climbing Duration: 4 h. Terrain: Trail and Rock Elevation: 200 mt trekking and 200 mt climbing

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Day 3: 12th OCTOBER Breakfast at the Hotel. 09.00 Arrival at the cable car and Trekking Monte Gomito (blueberry harvest). Monte Gomito (1892 mt) is formed by four distinct peaks, three of which, seen from above, form a triangle and the fourth is placed more or less in the middle of this geometric figure.

The highest peak of the four is called La Fariola and is located at the most southern summit, at the Passo della Fariola, which separates Monte Gomito from Monte Dente della Vecchia, also called Denti della Vecchia, and then from Alpe Tre Potenze. Second peak for height (1890.5 m s.l.m.) is the central one where the Monte Gomito hut is located, at the arrival of the cableway lifts. 13:00 Lunch at the mountain shelter. 15:00 Sport activities: Mountain Bike – Electric Bike or Downhill. Abetone Gravity Park One of the oldest and biggest bike park in , served by a modern gondola that covers a vertical drop of 700 meters in just 7 minutes. The trails are developed mainly in the woods after a transfer ​ from the top of the cable car through a meadow of blueberries, until the tree line. 20:00 Dinner at restaurant Hotel Regina After dinner back to the Hotel Abetone e Piramidi **** and overnight stay. ​ Trekking Monte Gomito Duration: 2 h. Distance: 7 km Terrain: Trail and Rocky Trail Elevation: 400 mt Mountain Bike or E-Bike around Abetone Duration: 1 h.30 Distance: 6 km Terrain: unpaved road Elevation: 438 mt

th Day 4: 13 ​ OCTOBER ​ Breakfast at the Hotel. ​ 09:00 Transfer to Doganaccia by Electric Bike or minibus. From the small village of Doganaccia (1547 m), ancient customs of the Grand Duchy of Tuscany on the border with the Duchy of Modena, follow the path marked n. 6 CAI / M.P.T. (Montagna Pistoiese Trekking) which takes about 50 minutes to the Passo della Croce Arcana (1675 m) where there is a monument to the Fallen of the Great War. As an alternative to the trail, it is possible to follow the carrareccia road that connects the pistoiese side with that of Modena.

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From the pass, follow the trail sign 00 CAI - GEA which, bypassing Monte Spigolino (1827 m), leads to Passo della Calanca (1737 m), continue on trail 00 CAI - GEA leaving the trails that descend to the left (Modenese slope) and in a short time we reach the Scaffaiolo Lake (1790 m). Near the Lake Scaffaiolo stands the CAI Refuge "Duca degli Abruzzi". Back at the Calanca Pass on the same trail CAI - GEA, go down to the left taking the path with trail sign n. 66 CAI that, passing under the Monte Spigolino, takes us back to the Doganaccia hill. 10:00 Trekking to Scaffaiolo Lake. Scaffaiolo Lake (1775 mt) is a place with a magical atmosphere. Glimpses of light, sunsets and views as far as eye can see from the thick fog that sometimes envelops this stretch of ridge. Short hike and not very demanding both technically and as a difference in height. 12:30 Lunch at Scaffaiolo Lake (packed lunch) 14:30 Sport Activities: Adventure Park Doganaccia 2000. 18:30 Visit of a Cheese farm 20:30 Dinner at restaurant Il Fagiolino. After dinner accommodation at Antica Dimora Villa Basilewsky and overnight stay. ​

Mountain Bike or E-bike Abetone - Doganaccia Duration: 1 h.50 Distance: 7,5 km Terrain: Paved and Unpaved Road Elevation: 700 mt Trekking Doganaccia -Lago Scaffaiolo Duration: 2 h. Distance: 7 km Terrain: Gravel Road and Trail Elevation: 300 mt

th Day 5: 14 ​ OCTOBER Breakfast at​ the Hotel and back to Montecatini.

Activity level: Moderate (3) - Good physical fitness required; ~4-6 hours activity/day.

Participation fee for minimum 10 participants : . 530,00 per person € Participation fee for minimum 6 participants : . 595,00 per person € Participation fee for minimum 4 participants: . 755,00 per person €

Single room supplement . 60,00 €

The fee includes: - Transportation by coach or minivan from/to Montecatini Terme and during the stay in Abetone, - Tour escort from October 11 to 14 2018; - Accommodation at a 4 star Hotel in Montecatini (1 night) , at the Hotel Abetone e Piramidi in Abetone (2 nights) and at the Antica Dimora Villa Basilewsky in Cutigliano (1 night); - All the breakfasts, lunches and dinners indicated in the program;

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- All sport activities indicated in the program;

The quote doesn’t include: - All is not explicitly stated under the voice “the quote includes”

WEATHER CONDITION Weather October is considered to be one of the best months to visit the Apennines Mountains. The average temperatures in October are set between 10°C . However, you have to consider that the Apennines are true mountains up to 2000 meters. So the weather can be good or cloudy but also cold and rainy weather. Layering is therefore important, as well as be prepared with a proper rain and windproof jacket.(gorotex soft shell). It is important to have also mountain shoes and hiking rucksack for the trekking tours and biking clothinf for the bike tours. For the climbing tour is necessary to have climbing shoes and gloves. We will provide mountain bikes, e-bikes, helmet and ropes for the climbing.

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