Snowshoeing between the Abetone trails and the shores of Lago Nero
Highlights
- Enjoy a day-long snowshoe hike in the majestic Abetone beech forest
- Admire the frozen lake and the 2000 m snow-capped peaks that surround it
- Sip a hot tea or a bitter at the bivouac guarding the Black Lake
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Full description
If there is a place with alpine charm in Tuscany, it is precisely Lago Nero!
Put on your snowshoes and set off into one of the snowiest valleys of the Abetone! A simple but snowy 9 km route leads you through the beech forest to the frozen lake and the bivouac that guards it.
To end on a high note, a hot tea or a bitter while admiring the peaks that touch 2000 metres. Incomparable!
What we will do
We will meet at 10:00 a.m. with our guide in Abetone (PT). Here we will get to know our snowshoeing companions and, after putting on our snowshoes (included), we will set off in the direction of the suggestive Lago Nero (Black Lake). The snowshoe hike will be 9 km long, round trip, with an altitude difference of 500 m.
The first part of the snowshoe hike will be in the presence of the majestic snow-covered beech forest. Here, nature really becomes wilder, the presence of man begins to disappear and we come into contact with the forest asleep in winter.
Coming out of the beech forest, we are almost at the frozen lake. The cold is biting but the spirit strong and the destination on the horizon! The lake is surrounded by snow and forest, four whitewashed peaks stand out and make the landscape around it even more magical.
Then we arrive at the bivouac to refresh ourselves with our packed lunch (to be brought from home) and an offered tea or bitter. If we are lucky, we might also enjoy a slice of castagnaccio prepared by those who guard this bivouac.
Once again admiring the view around us, we will return to our starting point to say goodbye and return to our warm shelters down in the valley. Between briefings, stops and actual walking, the activity lasts a total of about 6 hours.
Who it is aimed at
The activity is of medium level and is aimed at everyone from 14 years of age. Moderate walking ability required.
Other information
The activity takes place on weekends from January to March and is confirmed upon reaching a minimum of 6 participants.
Important: the guide will contact you within 48 hours of the start of the activity to confirm the meeting point.
For groups of more than 4 people, it is possible to request the experience on a private basis at a cost of €200 (per group), even on weekdays. Contact us to make your reservation.
Dogs are not allowed.
Recommended clothing
- Winter hiking clothing
- High winter boots
Don't forget to bring
- 1.5 litre water bottle
- Packed lunch
What is included
How it works
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Send a booking request
We will only pre-authorise the payment
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Receive confirmation within 48 hours
In case of confirmation, you will be charged the cost of the activity
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Live your experience
Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!
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Buy a gift voucher
Valid 12 months from the date of purchase
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Choose your preferred date
Get in touch with the guide with the contact details on the voucher and choose the day for the activity
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Live your experience
Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!
Meeting point
Abetone, Pistoia
Frequently asked questions
What happens in case of bad weather?
If you have made a fixed date reservation and the weather conditions are not suitable for the safe conduct of the activity (in the expert opinion of the guide), you will be refunded the full amount paid. The guide may suggest an alternative date or time for you to conduct the activity. You can freely choose whether or not to accept these proposals. If you can’t retrieve it, we will process a full refund! If you have set the date for your Gift Voucher and bad weather did not allow the activity to take place, the Voucher remains regularly valid until the expiration date indicated on it.
If I cancel the reservation, can I get a full refund?
For this activity, the cancellation policy is very flexible. You get a full refund if you cancel within 0 days from the activity start date. Within 0 and 0 days from the activity start date you will get a 50% refund. You can find the full policies in the Cancellation Policy section.
What payment methods do you accept?
On Freedome, you can pay with any rechargeable credit card or prepaid card (including Postepay) from Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB networks. We also accept debit cards enabled for online payments. You can also use the digital wallets Apple Pay and Google Pay.
