The Salt Road: from the Via Francigena to Volterra


Sunday, April 14, 2024

08:30 – 17:00
Place
Volterra (PI)
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  • Length: approximately 26.00 km
  • Difference in altitude: approximately 650 meters (positive); Approximately 850 meters (negative)
  • Type of route: NOT circular (the departure and arrival points DO NOT coincide)
  • Level: EE
  • Requirements: Experienced Hikers
  • Guide: Nicola

Più che un’escursione, un vero e proprio viaggio nel tempo.
We will retrace one of the main medieval roads of our territory, which connected Volterra, rich in salt, a very precious commodity, with the Francigena, in Gambassi Terme.
Ci immergeremo subito in una campagna di una bellezza unica, resa ancora più affascinante dai colori e dai profumi della primavera.
Luoghi ricchi di storia, con testimonianze che si perdono nel tempo, etruschi, romani ……, una scoperta che ti stupirà.

Walk with us!

Volterra (PI)

The exact meeting place, which will coincide with the start of the activity, will be outdoors and will be communicated exclusively to the participants.

DETAILS

ROUTE DETAILS

Difficulty:

for hikers EE (NOT a circular route; length approximately 26.00 km; positive difference in altitude approximately 650 m; negative difference in altitude approximately 850 m);

Duration: 7 hours of stops excluded

MEETING

Meeting point:

Hours: 8.30
Gambassi Terme (FI).
The exact meeting place, which will coincide with the starting point of the activity, will be communicated exclusively to the participants.

ATTENZIONE!!!! Non è un percorso ad anello pertanto ci dovremo organizzare con le auto per il rientro a Gambassi Terme, appena giunti a Volterra.

COST

Cost:

€ 17.00 non-members / € 14.00 CRAL Pignone members and AVIS Montespertoli members / € 13.00 THE members / € 7.00 under 12 years.

THE PRICE INCLUDES:
Organization and coordination of activities; assistance with an environmental hiking guide pursuant to LR 86/2016 and subsequent amendments. The Guides are in possession of the civil liability insurance required by law. Participants in the excursions are NOT covered by personal accident insurance.

THE FEE DOES NOT INCLUDE:
Transfer costs, meals and anything else not explicitly mentioned in the program.

RESERVATION

Reservation required:
nicola@toscanahiking.it
Nicola +39 3284136156

WARNING!
Reservation is mandatory. Participation in the Facebook event is not binding.

EQUIPMENT

EQUIPMENT

What you need for excursions:

Compulsory equipment:
Trekking shoes, backpack, water (at least 2 litres), packed lunch, hat, any rain clothing (waterproof jacket, backpack cover).

Recommended equipment:
Trekking poles, sunscreen and camera.

FOOD

Lunch:

Lunch bag

We ask all participants to limit the use of disposable material and to bring a glass. In fact we generally offer coffee or other drinks but we have decided not to bring more shot glasses / glasses and spoons.
We do not want to teach anyone anything, but we feel a duty, for those like us who love nature, to try to behave in a more respectful way.

ATTENTION

The organizers reserve the right to modify or cancel the excursion in case of risk and / or unforeseen situations for the participants.

The Guides are in possession of the civil liability insurance required by law.
Participants in the excursions are NOT covered by personal accident insurance.

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