The hike will begin in Campigno, a small hamlet in the municipality of Marradi (Florence), known for being a frequent visitor to the poet Dino Campana, to whom a splendid refuge is dedicated, located along our route. Our destination will be Mount Lavane (1,241 meters above sea level), which in the summer of 1944 was the site of the battle of the same name. The legendary Corbari Band fought valiantly against Nazi-Fascist troops to defend the supplies and weapons that had arrived there via airdrop from the Allies. The Allied supply depot later became the Partisan's Hut, a bivouac we will visit on our route, where some of the Corbari Group's fighters sacrificed themselves. These and other events will be recounted as we walk along a trail through a splendid and lush natural setting, rich in beech and chestnut trees.
Meeting point and time: 8:30 AM in Biforco (Marradi, Florence) Bar Biforco - Piazzetta Mariscotti 2
We will share a car from Biforco and together we will drive to the exact starting point of the hike. Arrival: around 3:30/4 PM at the car park
Length: approximately 10 km
Average elevation gain: approximately 630 meters
Duration: 6 hours plus stops
Difficulty: Medium – This trek is suitable for people who are accustomed to mountain hiking and have moderate fitness.
Participation cost: Adults €15.00 - Children €10.00 (aged 10 and up accompanied by a responsible adult and guarantor) – The cost includes the guide service only.
Lunch: Packed lunch provided by participants. Please also bring snacks (or dried/fresh fruit) and a personal water supply of at least 1.5 liters in your backpack.
Clothing: Hiking shoes/boots with treaded soles MANDATORY, preferably waterproof.Long pants and other comfortable clothing suitable for the current season. Bring a windproof jacket in your backpack. Bring shoes, socks, and a change of clothing in the car if necessary.
Dogs: Dogs are welcome, provided they are used to walking for hours in the mountains, kept on a lead, and are comfortable around people and other dogs. Please let us know if you are bringing a dog when you book.
Info & Bookings:
Antonella Falco – Tel. 339 688 4735 – Email: antonellafalco6@gmail.com
Gianluca Ravaioli – Tel. 334.7796053 – Email: gluke71@gmail.com
Walking the Apennines – Trekking and Trails: Antonella Falco and Gianluca Ravaioli, fully insured hiking guides and registered in the Italian Register of Hiking Guides under numbers 132 and 133. Profession practised in accordance with Law 4/2013
SPECIAL NOTES: The guide reserves the right to exclude, prior to departure and payment of fees, anyone deemed unsuitable for the excursion due to physical condition or equipment, for the safety of the individual and/or the group. The Guide also reserves the right to alter, postpone or cancel the excursion in the event of weather conditions that could compromise its safe conduct, with prompt notification to booked participants.
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