Most Inspirational Moment
Glorious mountain walks to Monte Prado and Pania de Croce
Thoughts on Group Leader
Liz surpassed my expectations of a group leader and made the trip unforgettable
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Great trip
Excellent holiday with beautiful scenary and staying in a lovely agriturismo which was a home from home
Walking in Tuscany
The week was well planned, thought out and enjoyable, Sara and the team at Braccicorti did an excellent job both with the walks and domestic arrangements each day through to arranging an interesting and worthwhile trip to Lucca on our free day. A good job well done.
Most Inspirational Moment
Each day brought different memories which were all very good, there was no individual moment that exceeded any other but the trip as a whole was inspirational.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Sara was a professional and interesting guide who had a vast amount of knowledge about the area, her planning skills were second to none and she made the trip into a holiday that I would recommend to anyone. Sara also went above and beyond in arranging a 60th birthday party which was not part of her normal role which added to the overall enjoyment we had during the trip.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Be well prepared for walking in hot weather with temperatures reaching 35+ degrees.
Walking in Tuscany
5 days of varied walking over the ridges and peaks of tuscany. The weather was generally very kind and the accommodation and welcome was superb. The food and wine was varied and cooked fresh. Bellisimo! Our tour guide was inspirational and full of stories and adventure. Worth the trip on its own. I encourage people to go and enjoy the tranquility of the tuscany mountains. Our stay in the lodge was fun and relaxing. I went on the challenging week and the hikes where sufficient to test my stamina.
Most Inspirational Moment
The peacefulness of the mountains and the ability to feel far away from the normality of life. Using the ropes to edge around the ridges. Exhilarating!
Thoughts on Group Leader
I have completed many tours over the last 8 years and Sara bull is by far the best tour leader. Always aiming to please and getting all the small details spot-on. Sara puts her clients at ease and I had a marvellous time. Sara has immense knowledge and the ability to inspire further travel.
Advice for Potential Travellers
This trip is a must,for an all-round experience. Walking,food and hospitality. Take all the gear for various weather and enjoy a dip in the pool.
Walking in Tuscany
A really good if challenging (for me) series of walks in the Garfagnana region of Tuscany. Beautiful scenery, lovely beech forest, very hospitable hosts at the Agritourismo & dogs that came walking with us. Awesome!
Most Inspirational Moment
Walking in the beautiful beech forests
Thoughts on Group Leader
Excellent - so knowledgeable, encouraging, funny and helpful. She really looked after all of us & her love for the region was inspiring.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Make sure you have gear for wet weather as well as dry and be prepared for plenty of home cooked Italian food!!
WALKING IN TUSCANY
This was an exceptional trip with great accommodation and walking under the direction of Sara a really experienced and hard-working guide.
Most Inspirational Moment
The setting of the villa overlooking a fantastic Tuscany valley.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Sara was quite exceptional.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Take appropriate precautions to deal with ticks.
Walking Tuscany
A wonderful experience of walking in a more remote, mountainous part of Tuscany with an excellent and experienced guide.
Most Inspirational Moment
Very difficult to isolate one moment but probably the 360 degree view from Monte Sumbra encompassing the Italian coast and the Appenines. The wild flowers were stunning in particular the wild peonies in the Orecchiella National Park.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Sara was a brilliant leader - encouraging at the front or supporting at the back! Her knowledge of the area, flora and fauna were inspirational. Our free day in Lucca went without a hitch thanks to her help. She recommended shorter, low level walks, complete with maps and directions for anyone who needed a 'day off'.
Advice for Potential Travellers
I would recommend boots, for ankle support, and trekking poles - particularly for the descents. Braccicorti is not in a village and walking along the roads is not recommended because of fast traffic. Opportunities occur at the end of some of the walks to find shops and ATM machines. If you need extra snacks for walking take them with you from home.
Monts and marvels
Our week in Tuscany offered challenge, adventure, good company and the opportunity to experience a hidden Tuscany, completely in contrast to the tourist hot spots of Florence, Pisa and Siena. The walking was fantastic, in great part due to the outstanding guide. The Garfagnana mountains are a walkers’ dream; gorgeous trails, stunning scenery and the satisfaction of a 360 degree view on reaching the summit.
Most Inspirational Moment
On the fifth day we descended via a high meadow, contouring along a narrow trail through a swathe of beautiful Spring flowers. To our left was the view down valley; ahead was the Apennine range. People in the group were chatting about the highlights of the day: the climb through the beech woods, the scramble up the the summit, but for me the highlight was in the moment.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Sara was an outstanding leader. She was always prepared, always informative, always ready to make an extra effort to ensure that every member of the group got the most from their week.
Advice for Potential Travellers
The week involves walking in mountain country for up to six hours a day, and the routes do in places require a head for heights. Sara will look after your safety at every point, but you should have a reasonable level of fitness. Also - do not be misled by the destination. It may be a Mediterranean holiday but you are in the mountains and it can and does rain. Admittedly not as often as it does in the UK.
Stunning Tuscany
An inspiring week of walks in gorgeous, varied, unspoiled terrain.
Most Inspirational Moment
So many! Walking the snowy ridge up to Monte Prado; seeing Salamander in the forest; a sense of the area's self-sufficiency.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Sara was inspirational in so many ways: whether mountain leading; adapting to terrain, weather and the group's capacity; regaling us with silly stories (really? a red thong?); driving the mini-bus on narrow mountain roads, or handing out the jelly-beans, Sara was always utterly reliable, professional and compassionate. What a star!
Advice for Potential Travellers
Take a range of clothing: four seasons in one week.
What's not to like?
This is a great trip. There is plenty of variety to delight both newcomers to walking and the more experienced. Excellent mountain ranges with stunning views, deep lush valleys, carpets of wild flowers and plenty of animal life. Throw in delightful villages with a long history and of course the excellent cuisine and coffee. There is plenty on offer, just go and enjoy it!
Most Inspirational Moment
Its difficult to pick out a single moment, but I lean towards standing still as a stone watching the wild mountain sheep herds. But coming across our first fire salamanders was close.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Sara is an absolute delight. She will go the extra mile to give you the best possible trip in any weather. She has a great enthusiasm which is infectious.
Advice for Potential Travellers
When you ask the locals for a Doppio Espresso, they will query you...it's against local customs to drink string coffee after lunch...Just say 'Forte' in response.
Walking In Tuscany (on a challenging week's trip)
We had a fantastic time. Everything was well organised, so pick up from the airport, and transfer to the accommodation were easy. The brochure had described things well, so it had given us an accurate idea of the holiday. The family run accommodation was charming, with excellent meals provided. The walking was everything we hoped for, and more, with our guide making decisions about where to go each day based on weather conditions, and to show us a variety of terrain, so that we felt we got the best combination of walks possible. There was a short minibus ride each day to the start of the walk, and then back at the end of the day, and a packed lunch was provided each day. As it was one of the ‘challenging weeks’ we made maximum use of daytime hours to be out walking, so we didn’t spend much time back at the farmhouse.
Most Inspirational Moment
Staying one night in the mountain refuge, and the added bonus of wandering out from there in the evening and seeing and hearing red deer on the slopes at the edge of the tree lines. Each days arrival at the summit of wherever we were walking, and the spectacular views.
Thoughts on Group Leader
We thought our group leader Sara Bull was fantastic. She has a wealth of knowledge and skills in leading and organising, and she was absolutely committed to making sure we all had the best time possible.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Give Exodus a go. It was the first time we had been with Exodus, and it has wet our appetite for more. If you are unsure about any details of the trip, or have anything you would like to check in more detail beforehand, they will be happy to answer your questions, and to advise you.