A true immersion in the Upper Mugello!
Our excursion will begin at the Colla Pass and continue along trails that will take us downhill until we reach the municipality of Vicchio, where we will discover the ancient and now abandoned village of Brancobalardi.
We will visit what remains of a remote and fascinating place that holds the memories of the many people who once lived there and many curious anecdotes. From Brancobalardi, we'll ascend to the spectacular ridge of the so-called "Giogana," which divides the Lamone Valley from the Muccione Valley and is crossed by Trail 00.
Meeting place and time: 8:30 AM at PASSO DELLA COLLA - Borgo San Lorenzo (FI) at Bar Nido dell'Allocco Arrival: Around 3:30/4 PM at the car park Technical
Length: Approximately 13 km
Duration: 5.5 hours plus stops
Average elevation gain: Approximately 450 meters
Difficulty: Medium
Participation cost: Adults €15.00 - Children €10.00 (aged 10 and up accompanied by a responsible adult and guarantor)
The cost includes the guide service only. Lunch: Packed lunch provided by participants. Please also bring snacks (or dried/fresh fruit) and a personal water supply of at least 1.5 liters in your backpack.
Clothing: Hiking shoes/boots with treaded soles MANDATORY, preferably waterproof. Long pants and other comfortable clothing suitable for the current season. Bring a windbreaker in your backpack. Bring shoes, socks, and a change of clothing in your car if necessary.
Dogs: Dogs are welcome, but must be accustomed to hiking for hours in the mountains, kept on a leash, and accustomed to interacting with people and possibly other dogs. Please let us know when booking.
Info & Reservations: Antonella Falco – Tel. 339.6884735 – Email: antonellafalco6@gmail.com Gianluca Ravaioli – Tel. 334.7796053 – Email: gluke71@gmail.com
Walking the Apennines – Trekking and Hiking: Antonella Falco and Gianluca Ravaioli are fully insured hiking guides registered in the Italian Register of Hiking Guides under Nos. 132 and 133. Profession practiced pursuant to Law 4/2013.
SPECIFIC REMARKS: The Guide reserves the right to exclude, before departure and before payment collection, anyone deemed unsuitable for the excursion due to their condition or equipment, for the safety of the individual and/or the group. The Guide also reserves the right to change, postpone, or cancel the excursion in the event of adverse weather conditions that could jeopardize its safe conduct, with prompt notification to the booked participants.
