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VARENNA AND ITS HAMLETS and olive oil tasting
VARENNA and its hamlets including Vezio Castle visit and local olive oil tasting.
WOODS, OLIVE TREES, POLLIBRERIE AND WONDERFUL VIEWS ON LAKE COMO
A circular itinerary, partly on the Wayfarer Trail on Varenna Hills, far from crowd, far from busy traffic, immersed in an historic hamlet where we will discover the history and traditions of Lake Como region and last but not least wonderful views on Lake Como.
After visiting Vezio castle offering wonderful views on the Lake, we will discover the northernmost area in Europe where olive trees can be cultivated, unexpected reading and bookcrossing areas, warm welcoming by local people living in a small village, the farming past of a village proud of its past but turned to the future.
Packed lunch in Nature including local food we can buy in old shops in Varenna and olive oil tasting on request and according to availability.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Difference in elevation: 1150 feet
Length: 4.3 miles
Altitude: 2000 feet
Day excursion: duration can vary according to your requirements and programme will be modify accordingly.
FRAMEWORK PROGRAMME
- Meeting point in Varenna in the morning; Varenna can be easily reached from Milan by train.
- Excursion among hamlets, woods and olive groves including Vezio Castle visit.
- Packed lunch and olive oil tasting on request and according to availability.
- Back to Varenna in the afternoon
Programme, duration and activities may vary according to your requirements.
EQUIPMENTS AND CLOTHES
- Hiking shoes with gripping soles to walk safely on paths.
- Backpack to carry personal belongings, spare clothing, and food and water supplies; packed lunch.
- Dress in layers according to the season (shirt, long-sleeved shirt, Fleece jacket or sweatshirt, rain and wind stopper jacket).
- A second-hand book to share at the bookcrossing in the pollibreria;
Costs
Includes
Hiking Guide fee or Tour leader fee depending on your request; liability insurance.
Injury insurance for participants is NOT included.
Exclusions and Extra costs
- lunch
- tastings
- transports
- tickets
Notes
Year round, on request for individuals and groups up to 20 people. Italian, English and Franch spoken.
MINIMUM 2 PEOPLE PARTICIPATING.
The excursion can be cancelled or modified in case of bad weather conditions, at the discretion of the Guide to guarantee safety for participants.
Injury insurance for participants is NOT included.
Excursion suitable for adults and teens in good health and physical fitting conditions. Excursion is not suitable for people suffering from heart, respiratory, postural diseases or being overweight; not suitable to people just having been surged; please, inform the guide about any disease worth to be communicated and which could affect the excursion.
