LIVIGNO, THE AUTHENTIC ONE, FAR FROM COMMERCIAL LIFE
Living the magic and wonderful Livigno and not the commercial one!
Livigno is one of the most beautiful places in the Alps in Lombardy, a place where you can find peace and serenity and energy among woods, where you can discover authentic cheese maker up in the valleys, and taste unique local food.
Suggested overnight in an apartment for 2 nights, 5 single beds and a big bed, kitchen, shared bathroom.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Saturday
Difference in altitude 30 m
Distance km 2,3
Max altitude 186 m above sea level
Sunday
Difference in altitude 450 m ascent + 120 m descent
Distance km 12
Max altitude 2250 m above sea level
Description
Two relaxing days. On one day we will hike among the wonderful area and valley in Livigno, far from the vivid commercial life and on another day we will have a joyful barbecue on the riverside, where we will experiment stone-balancing, a meditation technique helping us to find energy and concentration from earth.
Difficulty level: MEDIUM – EASY
Terrain: mostly comfortable mountain paths.
Gradient: light to moderate and constant.
Excursion suitable for adults and teens in good health and physical fitting conditions, used to walk in mountains, considering difference in level and lenght.
Excursion is not suitable for people suffering from heart, respiratory, postural diseases or being overweight; not suitable to people just having been surged; any disease worth to be communicated to the Guide, should be.
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.
Dogs not admitted in the suggested apart.
Responsible Tourism
The excursions I offer also aim at supporting local economic activities and at living unique experiences closely in touch with and with respect to people and places.
That’s why they often include tasting experiences and/or chance to buy local products directly from producers, mainly small local activities working hard and with passion to keep traditions alive;
That’s why groups I accompany are usually small … in order to meet and live local people and enter their lives and the calmness of the place on tiptoes.
The Cape Town Declaration in 2002 recognises that Responsible Tourism takes a variety of forms, it is characterised by travel and tourism which:
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- minimises negative economic, environmental and social impacts;
- greater economic benefits for local people and enhances the well-being of host communities, improves working conditions and access to the industry;
- involves local people in decisions that affect their lives and life changes;
- makes positive contributions to the conservation of natural and cultural heritage, to the maintenance of the world’s diversity;
- provides more enjoyable experiences for tourists through more meaningful connections with local people, and a greater understanding of local cultural, social and environmental issues;
- provide access for people with disabilities and the disadvantaged;
- is culturally sensitive, engenders respect between tourists and hosts, and builds local pride and confidence.
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Saturday
Meeting point in Livigno and early meeting point in Lecco Bione.
Barbecue along the river in Livigno.
Sunday
- Breakfast in the apartment (anyone having its own food according to habits);
- 9.30 am departure from the hotel; we will reach the path by public free bus service;
- Hiking and packed lunch (we can buy it on the previous day in Livigno);
- Back and dinner in a typical restaurant.
Monday
- Check-out at 10.00am;
- Nice wlak before leaving;
- Back home mid afternoon.
Programme and paths are subject to change according to bad weather and terrain conditions, to the Guide discretion, in order to guarantee safety for trekkers.
CANCELLATION/POSTPONEMENT
The weekend will be held even in case of bad weather. The programme and itinerary could deeply vary in case of really bad weather in order to guarantee safety for participants. Also, not to loose hotel costs.
In case of cancellation by the participants:
1) hotel costs will NOT be refunded after 14th May 24 (see hotel cancellation policy )
2) guide fee will be valid as voucher for a different excursion (within 1 year) only when cancellation is before 7 days from departure.
Please contact the guide for more information.
Adults: € 75 before 14th May;
€ 80 after 14th May;
Children and teens: € 60;
Inclusions: Nature Guide fee accompanying the group – AIGAE LO639; liability insurance; guide expenses;
Exclusions: overnight; any lunch and break; any transport to the meeting point; injury insurance for participants; any service not included in the item “inclusions”.
EXTRA COSTS
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- 150 € per person (both adult and teens) overnight in apartment for 2 nights; in single bed or shared big bed; shared bathroom; breakfast and other food not included; Hotel to be paid separately from guide fee and within 14th MAy.
- Packed lunch; dinner and any tasting; food to arrange barbecue; breakfast … can be bought on site.
- around 60 € per car to be shared among passengers (subject to update according to fuel costs; calculated according to viamichelin fares);
RESERVATION within 14th May 24
HOTEL CANCELLATION POLICY
Free cancellation up to 28 days before arrival.
In case of cancellation after 28 days from arrival, penalty fee will be equal to the amount paid. No refund is due.
MINIMUM NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: 4
MAXIMUM NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS (teens included): 15
Participation to the excursions implies unconditioned acceptance of the rules available on my website www.trekandtaste.it.
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.
Livigno can be reached by car from Milan in 3 to 4 hours.
Meeting point in Lecco Bione to share cars on request.
Nearer railway station is Lecco Maggianico.
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- Hiking shoes are required, preferably high laced-up and having gripping soles to walk safely on any terrain and in any season;
- Hiking poles considerably reducing stress on joints and knees; telescopic poles are very handy;
- Backpack to carry snacks and packed lunch; beverages and spare cloths; BAckpack must be a trekking backpack preferably with side belts to share weoight on the back;
- Dress in layers according to the season (shirt, long-sleeved shirt, Fleece jacket or sweatshirt, rain and wind stopper jacket); hiking raincoat in case of unstable weather and summer storms;
- Headlamp
In case of doubt do not hesitate to contact me. More details as the excursion date is approaching.
Trekkers not adequately equipped won’t be allowed to the excursion.
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According to measures in force on the day of the excursion.