VIA DELLA LANA E DELLA SETA

#thepathofwoolandsilk - #appenninoslow    

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     ⚠ BASIC INFO ⚠   

Where: from Bologna to Prato

Style: Itinerant

Duration: 6 days and 5 nights (if needed extra nights in Bologna and Prato can be added)

Accommodations: Hotel, B&B, Agriturismo

Difficulty level:   medium 

WHAT YOU'LL SEE

The Path of Wool and Silk (Via della Lana e della Seta) is a newfound trekking route connecting the cities of Bologna and Prato through a kaleidoscope of incredibly wild landscapes, rich in medieval architecture and industrial archeology linked to the textile manufacturing.
In fact, this itinerary connects the hydraulic plants of the Chiusa di Casalecchio (Sluice of Casalecchio) in Bologna with the ones of the Cavalciotto in Prato, connecting these two important cities. Water was once essential to power the machinery of the textile industry of Prato and of the silk production of which Bologna was once capital.
A trekking route that allows you to immerse yourself in the natural beauty of the Tuscan-Emilian Apennines, filled with excellencies and tradition, and discover the history and culture hidden in this territory. 

PROGRAM

Day 1 - km 20, +230 m; -200 m

Arrival in Bologna, where a member of our team will personally meet you for a short briefing on the logistics of your Trekking and arrange the luggage transport.

Departure for Sasso Marconi

 

Day 2 - km 27, +1400 m; -950 m 

Sasso Marconi - Grizzana Morandi

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Day 3 - km 22, +1100m; -1050m 

Grizzana Morandi - Castiglione dei Pepoli

 

Day 4 - km 20, +800m; -1250m

Castiglione dei Pepoli - Vernio

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Day 5 - km 21, +1000m; -1100m

Vernio - Vaiano

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Day 6 - km 22, +900m; -1000m

Vaiano - Prato

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*extra nights can be added upon request

PRICE:

550,00 € per person (travelling alone)

350,00 € per person (in 2+ people)

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The price includes:​

  • Overnight stay and breakfast in hotels, B&Bs, farmhouses;

  • Luggage transport between accomodations;

  • Via della lana e della Seta Map & guide;

  • Via della Lana e della Credential;

  • Liability insurance.

 

The price does not include: ​

  • Single room surcharge;​​

  • Packed lunch(+45 €), dinners, extra food and drinks or other extras;

  • Transfer from Prato to Bologna;

  • City tax where due;

  • Anything not mentioned in the item "the price includes".

NOTES:

A deposit of about the 30% of the total amount of the package is required upon confirmation of your booking. In case your booking is requested within the 30 days prior to departure we will request the whole balance.

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In order to satisfy your requests, booking should be sent at least 15 days in advance - 30 in June, July and August.

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