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Walking in Tuscany

197 Reviews

4.8 out of 5

Reviewed September 2014

A great week

I went on a challenging grade week and it lived up to the bill. Long walks across constantly changing terrain with temperatures changing just as quick. Really enjoyed the challenge – forests, grasslands, rocky terrain, scrambling – it had it all and there was never a dull moment, all the while I felt completely safe in the hands of fantastic guides.

Most Inspirational Moment

Heading back towards the minibus after 2 days of hard walking up peaks and along ridges and an overnight stay at a Refuge just as the sun was setting. The golden light shining across the mountains was pretty special for me.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Sara Bull is an amazing group leader and an unforgettable character. Vastly experienced, knows the region very well, and is always funny and entertaining with many tales from her many adventures. She has a genuine warmth and works tirelessly to ensure all members of the group regardless of ability have an enjoyable and safe holiday. Her passion for life and nature is very inspiring.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Be prepared for the long walks, especially on a challenging week - good footwear is essential. The refuge / hut are quite basic esp. bathroom facilities. Remember, there are no toilets or showers up the mountains.

Lucy Chaldecott

Reviewed September 2014

A breath-taking week in the Tuscan mountains

I attended a ‘challenging week’ this September, along with 13 other like-minded, energetic walkers! The walks, arguably the most important part of a walking trip, were very varied with some woodland, some high ridge ways, some scrambles etc, all of which were breath-taking. The days were fairly long – we were generally walking for 6-7 hours daily – but the variety and beauty of the scenery meant I was sad to end each day! The accommodation is fairly simple but the owners are extremely friendly (and very good cooks!). The company was also great; our group got on really well and I couldn’t have asked for a more caring, knowledgeable, experienced guide.

Most Inspirational Moment

The most inspirational moment for me was standing on one of the mountain peaks, at over 2,000 metres (definitely earned lunch!), and having absolutely beautiful views every direction I turned, without other walkers, cars or houses anywhere in sight. There wasn't anywhere else I wanted to be in the world, except in that moment on the mountain top.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Our leader, Sara Bull, was fantastic. She went out of her way to ensure we all enjoyed the trip, whether this meant adapting the walk depending on weather, lending out her spare gear and keeping up our pecker with a constant biscuit supply! Sara is extremely knowledgeable about the region so has a plethora of suitable walking routes which can be chosen on the day to suit the weather conditions and the needs of the group. She also has a great sense of humour so you will be kept well-entertained. Make sure you ask her about a certain blue face mask!

Advice for Potential Travellers

This was a 'challenging week' and lived up to this grade. Although it suited me perfectly, make sure you are prepared for long days of walking, some scrambling and a far amount of ascent. Don't be fooled into thinking you will be rambling around little farms and vineyards, as I had imagined a holiday in Tuscany may offer - this holiday far outdoes this expectation but take it from me, big mountains are involved! Make sure you take all your gear; some days we wore shorts and t-shirts yet others we needed several layers, hat, gloves etc. Lastly, pack your swim wear! The outdoor pool may be on the chilly side in Autumn but it is very refreshing after a day of walking.

eric watts

Reviewed September 2014

Walking in Tuscanny

Excellent Walks, Excellent Accommodation and Excellent Leader

Most Inspirational Moment

The ascent of Montesombre & stunning views all the way to the sea-? 50Km away

Thoughts on Group Leader

She was quite wonderful and really took the trouble to get the best experience for us - checking the weather by getting up early and driving to vantage points to see what the weather was really like before setting off & adapting walks as necessary.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Do this one, don't be nervous - we had stunning views & did some scrambling - all done safely through good planning & excellent leader

Romaine Byers

Reviewed September 2014

Walking in Tuscany - TDT

Undoubtedly one of the most memorable Exodus trips we have had – made so primarily by the leader, Sara, the wonderful farmhouse hospitality under “Mama” and the general cohesiveness of the group which blended well.

Most Inspirational Moment

Climbing up to the highest peak of Monte Prado with two dogs!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Brilliant. Sara is an exceptional leader, well qualified in mountain craft, had researched all the walks very well (some of them were down tiny footpaths which could hardly be seen) a great hostess and a good driver!

Advice for Potential Travellers

Please join the trip - they would not be disappointed but just a word of caution - we don't think that anybody was aware of the dramatic scenery in this part of Tuscany and therefore to allow for long climbs and descents in magnificent scenery in other words potential travellers should be aware that it can be challenging, especially in wet weather. I would class it as the upper grade of "Moderate".

Alison Doherty

Reviewed September 2014

Fabulous

I have not been on an organised walking holiday before, really loved it!

Most Inspirational Moment

The scenery was beautiful and enjoyed the peace and quiet. I felt a great sense of achievement at the end of each day.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Sara was amazing, I can't fault her.

Advice for Potential Travellers

I borrowed a walking pole and found it really useful on the descents.

Salvatore Alaimo

Reviewed September 2014

Beat all my expectations

This was my first walking holiday and was a little apprehensive ,surpassed my exceptions , the walking was just as explained , looking forward to the get one

Most Inspirational Moment

The walking , meeting new friends

Thoughts on Group Leader

Excellent , very informative , helpful and made sure we all were having a good time

Sue Haseltine

Reviewed September 2014

Walking in Tuscany

This was a great trip! Brilliant food, fantastic guiding, beautiful walking, a lovely place to stay and fabulous mountains to explore. I didn’t realise this part of Tuscany was so mountainous and that really surprised me. The walks were gorgeous but be prepared for 600metres or more of ascent most days, sometimes more over varied, sometimes rough terrain. The wide open views at the top though are well worth the climb up!

Most Inspirational Moment

Walking across limestone pavement and reaching the summits of some incredibly beautiful mountains. There were lots of views to die for! Being fed a three course meal each night was a real treat and they looked after me brilliantly (I'm a coeliac)

Thoughts on Group Leader

Sara our group leader was simply amazing! She had a fantastic knowledge of the area and looked after us like we were her family. She always went the extra mile in every way. We all felt like we'd known her for ages. She did so much and seemed to have endless energy which was especially good when we'd run out of ours!

Advice for Potential Travellers

Bring comfortable stiff-soled walking boots. Walking poles are useful too, especially for the descents.

Sandor Burslem

Reviewed August 2014

Walking in Tuscany

Great food, accommodation, people, stunning area, challenging, well led walks, difficult to think of any negatives for this trip.

Most Inspirational Moment

The view of the coast from the top of the 'Dead Man's Stomach'.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Well organised and knowledgeable.

Advice for Potential Travellers

August in Tuscany can be wetter than you'd imagine, so don't stint on the waterproofs. It's also well worth making the journey to Lucca on the free day: a beautiful city.

Mary Wood

Reviewed July 2014

Walking in Tuscany

A great week of walking with a good multi-national group and a great guide. There was variety in seeing something of the region and enjoying different walks. Braccicorti, our home for the week, was just that and helped us to absorb a little of Tuscan living.

Most Inspirational Moment

Probably reaching the summit of Mount Prado was the one moment I'd choose, after all it was a challenge walking week. However, there were others: the view from Mount Tambura, the successful baby wild boar rescue and finding the unusual swallowtail butterflies. Also, an enjoyable day in Lucca,

Thoughts on Group Leader

Sara - amazing! She managed the group well and made everyone feel valued. She was an interesting and special person who could be quite inspirational to listen to. Sara led the walks well, giving some freedom to go on ahead and supported where necessary. She was also able to change the itinerary with the refuge being closed due to late snow and included a couple of evening activities.

Advice for Potential Travellers

If you do one of the challenge weeks, make sure you have appropriate rain gear, walking poles and boots. We all did and needed them. We were not able to use credit cards anywhere, you do need to have Euros. Read the reviews, they are always helpful.

John Lord

Reviewed July 2014

Walking in Tuscany

Beautiful location in an unspoilt valley amongst the mountains of the Alpi Apuane and Apennines with a wide variety of walks possible to suit anyone from keen ramblers to the more adventurous. Accommodation is in a lovely farm estate with excellent home cooking, using much of their own produce, accompanied by their own most enjoyable light Sangiovese wine.

Most Inspirational Moment

The panoramic view of the mountain ranges all around from the first summit we climbed. The final day spent climbing Tuscany's highest mountain.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Sara was an absolute star organising, guiding and caring for us, enabling us to achieve our aims in safety, comfort and good spirits. She was also a fount of knowledge about the area and everything we might want to do.

Advice for Potential Travellers

If you like walking through woodland up to mountain ridges and enjoy beautiful scenery do not hesitate to choose this trip.

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