This excursion will lead to the refuge Castellonchio, where there will be the opportunity to put "hands in dough" to learn how to prepare the typical "tortelli di marroni", gastronomic uniqueness of the Mugello Apennines and variant of the classic potato tortello. In addition to tortelli everyone could try to cook together the delicious "Torta di marroni"; to accompany the dishes of chestnuts, cheese and ricotta at km 0 and wine and oil "novo".
On the way back we will follow the nature path of Casa d'Erci, where we will taste a glimpse of the life and traditions characteristic of these countries of the Apennines.
Meeting place: parking at Pizzeria Valeri, Luco di Mugello (FI)
Guide and accompaniment with Environmental Guides: Filippo Bravetti
Features route
Km 6 about
Altitude difference: 200 m
Path type: path and forest road.
Physical difficulty: easy
Children participation: 6 years and up, if used to walking
Dogs on a leash: no.
Food and drink: Mugello cooking lesson with chestnuts and shared lunch included in the participation fee.
Mandatory equipment: mask, gel sanitizing hands, hiking shoes, clothing suitable for the season, windbreaker or K-way. water (minimum 1.5 liters).
Recommended equipment: chopsticks, cap.
Registration fee: € 30.00 adults contribution children up to 14 years € 5.00. Those who are not yet associated with L'Erba Canta, must subscribe to the membership card of € 5.00 (adults only).
Please confirm your membership by 13 October.
Info: escursionismo@erbacanta.it / 333 2148283 - Filippo
