Pan di Via - Trekking and Beyond

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participation fees

TAYLOR MADE TRIPS OR PRIVATE GROUPS

Half day (max. 4 hours):  120 to 150 euros (max. 10 pax)

Full day (max. 6 hours):  180 to 250 euros (max. 10 pax)

*for groups larger than 10 people, please write me an e-mail.


PAN DI VIA EVENTS AND SPECIAL EXCURSIONS

HORSE RIDING EXPERIENCE

The contribution for participation depends on the duration and type of event, it is specified in the itinerary description and in the facebook event.

The costs for riding trips depend on the season, the duration and the type of excursion.

For more information please write me an e-mail.


what is included?

The service includes:

  • planning and logistics
  • design of the itinerary
  • pre-trip informations
  • qualified nature and hiking guide, who will remain with you for the duration of the excursion, available with competence and professionalism, to satisfy your questions and curiosities about the natural world and local traditions.

The service does not include  (unless otherwise stated and agreed prior to the beginning of the trip)

  • transfer to meeting point
  • entrance fees for museums
  • tastings and meals
  • everything not listed in "the service includes"

equipment and dress code


TREKKING AND HIKING

To enjoy safely and comfortably the excursion Pan di Via organizes, please make sure you wear:

  • hiking shoes or trekking boots
  • layer comfortable clothing

Never forget to have with you:

  • water (1 L at least)
  • waterproof or raincoat
  • hat for the sun
  • sunscreen
  • desire to have fun (very recommended!)

HORSE RIDING EXPERIENCE

It is mandatory to wear:

  • helmet (you will be given one of your size)
  • long trousers
  • close toe shoes

In summer even if it is hot is remommended to wear long sleaves, sunscreen and repellent for insects.

 

 

!   Italian traffic laws (Art. 115 Traffic law) do not allow children under the age of 14 no ride on public roads.

So we are not able to guide riding tours with children, but if you have children under 14 years, bring them with you, we can organize am alternative activity for them, such as a nice ride on a pony in our beautiful arena facing tuscan hills.

 

Note: the guide reserve the right to choose the horse or pony that is more suitable for the each rider, according to the riders age, weight and riding experience.

 

 

*This above are general advices, if the excursion you chose requires special clothing or equipment, you will be informed of the details at the time of booking, together with all the infomation about the trip.

grado di difficoltà


EASY: the itinerary goes along dirt road, hard packed roads, broad tracks and well marked paths. The elevation gain is usually less than 500 m with a total lenght up to 10 km. Suitable even for and unexperienced hikers.

INTERMEDIATE: the route runs along paths, mule tracks and small tracks, never exposed. You may encounter different types of terrain, not always stable and even (pastures, debris, scree), and short streches  steep uphills. It is possible to meet high and uncultivated vegetation. Total length between 10 and 18 km, with overall elevation gain between 500 and 1000 m.  Excursions suitable for those who already have some experience and are accustomed to physical exercise.

DEMANDING: the route runs on all types of path and terrain, could be uneven and not stable underfoot. It is possible to find overgrown vegetation. Total lenght above 18 km and/or with remarkable overall elevation gains (over 1000 m). Suitable for explorers and experienced walkers with proper equipment: compulsory trekking boots.

Yak (multiple days excursion with backpack): the itinerary can be from intermediate to demanding gradewise, but remerk is on the fact you will be carrying your own luggage along the way.


how to chose an appropriate level


Lenght is measured using official maps and GPS devices, it is always shown in kilometres.

Elevation gain is measured using GPS devices, the number indicates the total of all the positive gains in elevation and is shown in m s.l.m (metres above sea level) 

Duration is show hours and is the average travel time, with a regular pace, excluding meal breaks. Can be found in the detail description of each excursion.

Level of difficulty is indicated for each excursion with one, two or three leaves.

The final level of complexity of an itinerary is found merging all variuos aspects, such as lenght, average walking time, kind of terrain and total elevation gain.

It important to choose a level that is feasible for your fitntess to guantee a safe and enjoyable experience to you and other participants.