Snowshoeing on the ridge of the Tuscan-Emilian Apennines
Highlights
- Discover the enchanting Tuscan-Emilian Apennines on a 5-hour snowshoe hike
- Follow the snowy road from the Pradarena Pass to the white ridge
- Enjoy the hike safely with your experienced environmental guide
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Full description
In spring and summer, the Apennine ridge is a popular destination for its breathtaking views. But it is in winter that it unleashes all its magic!
Experience a dream among fairytale landscapes and unforgettable atmospheres with a5½-hour snowshoe hike. Departing from Passo di Pradarena and accompanied by a guide, you will spend a day of wonder and nature.
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What we will do
We will meet, 15 minutes before the time selected during the booking process, near the famous Pradarena Pass, the highest pass in thenorthern Apennines. Snowy and enchanting, it will be waiting for us to explore!
Looking around, we will already be able to make out the immense beech trees that are white and frozen in winter: a unique condition that gives this landscape afairytale atmosphere.
With snowshoes on our feet, we will walk along a wide road and a gentle ascent until we reach the snow-covered ridge. In front of us the marvellous Parco Nazionale dell'Appennino Tosco Emiliano will open up, a unique and fascinating territory that has been a Unesco MAB Biosphere Reserve since 2015.
On the Tuscan side, we will be able to admire the white-dusted Garfagnana, the sharp Apuan Alps, and Monte Pisanino, a limestone massif that dominates the entire valley thanks to its 1946 m altitude.
On the Emilian side, on the other hand, our view will linger on a singular rocky, granite conformation located in the town of Castelnovo ne' Monti: the Pietra di Bismantova, whose 364 m prominence is what remains of residual erosion dating back to the Middle Miocene period, i.e. 15 million years ago.
At the end of our snow adventure , we will return to our starting point, where we will find a warm refuge where we may stop for lunch (optional and not included in the fee). The activity will last a total of 5½ hours.
Who it is aimed at
The hike is suitable for everyone, from 8 years old and up.
Other information
Attention! Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the departure time.
The activity is available from December to February, weather permitting, and is confirmed with a minimum of 2 participants.
Recommended clothing
- Windproof jacket/rainproof jacket
- Snow trousers
- Mountain boots at least ankle-high
- Gloves and hat
- Wool socks
- Sweater or fleece
- Thermal T-shirt
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 for 12 months from the date of issue. You will receive it by email, in pdf format.
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Choose your preferred date
Contact the guide at the contact details on the voucher and arrange a day for the activity.
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Live your experience
Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!
Meeting point
Sillano, Lucca
Frequently asked questions
What happens in case of bad weather?
If you have made a fixed-date booking and the weather conditions are not suitable for safely carrying out the activity (according to the expert opinion of the guide), you will be fully refunded. The guide may offer you an alternative date or time for the activity. You are free to accept or decline these proposals. If you cannot reschedule, we will proceed with a full refund!
If I cancel the reservation, can I get a full refund?
For this activity, the cancellation policy is flexible. You get a full refund if you cancel within 5 days from the activity start date. Within 4 and 3 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.
