HERE AND THERE TO MONTE BOLETTONE AMONG BLOOMING NARCISSUS
Walking slowly here and there along off-the-beaten-track paths, on the slopes of Mount Bolettone; observing the landscape which changes going from Alpe del Viceré up to Monte Bolettone; enjoying blooming flowers.
The itinerary is part of the project STORYTELLING BENCHES
The day will end with an aperitif where we will share something to drink or to eat, if you have pleasure to;Trek&Taste will offer a special cake to celebrate the beginning of the trekking activity.
Aperitif will be arranged in Nature, on the benches and tables at Alpe del Vicerè, where available.
Technical details
Difference in altitude: 450 m
Distance: 7 km
Real walking time: 3 hours and a half
Maximum altitude: 1343 m a.s.l.
Description
It is not an easy itinerary but it can be done, circular, and running from Alpe del Viceré up to Monte Bolettone, along paths followed by hunters and locals and cutting here and there its slopes; from the thick chestnut trees forest to the pioneer birch trees forest; from the row of fir trees characterizing Mount Bolettone even many kilometres far away to the grass land covered with narcissus. This very short part of the itinerary is the most demanding, runnig streight to the top.
Last but not least, the magnificent view from the top which sweeps from the Appennini to the Alps, from Lake Como to the Grigne chain.
Return along the ridges to admire and greet the century-old beech trees.
POINTS OF INTERESTS
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- Off-beaten paths leading to the summit while discovering hidden corners in this wondeful area;
- Wide view on mountain chains and the plane;
- Blooming flowers all along the stright slope to the top;
Century-old beech trees;
- Aperitif at the end and special cake.
Level of difficulty
Terrain: mostly mountain paths and mule tracks; some off-beaten tracks;
Gradient: moderate. Demanding in the very last part to the summit;
Attention points: none
Itinerary suitable for adults and children/teens over 12 in good health conditions and used to walk on mountain paths, considering difference in altitude and distance to be walked.
Trekking shoes compulsory with gripping Vibram soles.
Dogs must be on a leash owing to the presence of wild animals in the wood and out of respect for other participants who could be afraid of or annoyed by them. Please, prevent the Guide.
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- Meeting point at 9.15am at Alpe del Viceré, at the bar passage at the end of the car parking; paying car park according to season and day of the week.
- Circular itinerary here and there along Monte Bolettone slopes to the summit; packed lunch in Nature; return along the ridges;
- 4/4.30pm return to Alpe del Viceré and final apertif.
Aperitif will be arranged in Nature, on the benches and tables at Alpe del Vicerè, where available.
If you have pleasure to, you can share something to drink or to eat;Trek&Taste will offer a special cake to celebrate the beginning of the trekking activity.CANCELLATION/POSTPONEMENT
The excursion can be cancelled or postponed anytime by the Guide at her absolute discretion, in case safe and proper conditions cannot be guaranteed following bad weather conditions on the day of the excursion or on the previous days.Any fee paid will be considered valid as a voucher on the next excursion (max validity 1 year or refunded (foreign people only).
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Adult: € 20.00;
Children and teens less than 12-year-old accompanied by an adult: € 12,00
Inclusions: Nature Guide fee accompanying the group – AIGAE LO639; liability insurance.
Exclusions: any lunch and break; any tasting; any entrance ticket; any transport to the meeting point; injury insurance; any service not included in the item “inclusions”.
Reservation required within SATURDAY 7th MAY 2022to the relevant link on my website www.trekandtste.com or by contacting me directly: e-mail sabrina@trekandtaste.it and mobile +39 347 04 05 703.
MINIMUM NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: 4
MAXIMUM NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: 15
Minors must be accompanied by an adult holding responsible.
Participation to the excursions implies unconditioned acceptance of the rules available on my website www.trekandtaste.com.
INJURY INSURANCE FOR TREKKERS
Participation fee only includes liability insurance; no injury insurance coverage is provided to Participants to the excursion. It is advisable to take out a suitable injury insurance.
EIC Organization offer an annual injury insurance which can be activated by the Trip&Trek app and amounting to 10 euros per year, per person. The insurance is valid 1 year whenever you participate to an excursion with and AIGAE Guide. For more details, please contact info@escursioni-italia.it.
Alpe del Viceré – Albavilla – can be easily reached by private car.
Paid car park according to the day of the week and season.
Car-pooling according to rules in force and sharing of costs among passengers.
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- Please let me know in case you are willing to share your cars with people coming from your same area of residence in order to meet any requests.
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- Hiking shoes are required, preferably high laced-up and having soles in Vibram material, to walk safely on any terrain and in any season./li>
- Hiking poles recommanded considerably reducing stress on joints and knees; telescopic poles are very handy.
- Backpack to carry personal belongings, spare clothing, and food and water supplies (no hut or water sources on the way).
- Packed lunch.
- Dress in layers according to the season (shirt, long-sleeved shirt, Fleece jacket or sweatshirt, rain and wind stopper jacket);
- Headlamp.
- Something to eat or drink and share at the end, if you have pleasure to.
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Participants are requested to:
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- Always wear their face masks when inside;
- Owing their Green Pass to access public and closed places according to rules in force;
- Take some spare masks;
- Always guarantee interpersonal distance ;
- Read and sign anti-covid form on the day of the excursion
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