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Autumn in Tuscany: Forest Foliage and Fog
Autumn in Tuscany is best in the mountain forests: fall foliage, fog and porcini in the Acquerino Apennines, from October to …
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Hiking in Tuscany
Explore the best hiking trails in Tuscany with a certified local guide. From the Apuan Alps to the Apennines, discover routes near Florence, Lucca, Pistoia, Prato and Pisa — with practical tips on difficulty, gear and seasons.
Tuscany’s mountains are far from the postcard clichés of rolling hills and vineyards. The northern part of the region — between the Apuan Alps and the Apennine ridge — holds some of the most rewarding hiking terrain in central Italy. These posts cover trails I guide regularly, from easy walks along the Nottolini Aqueduct near Lucca to demanding ridge crossings at Lago Scaffaiolo.
Whether you’re looking for hikes near a specific city, planning a car-free day on the trails, or wondering what gear to bring, you’ll find practical, trail-tested guidance here.
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Private Nature Guide Tuscany: What It Costs
What a private nature guide in Tuscany costs in 2026: real flat day-rates, what's included, and whether it's worth it versus a …
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Scorpions in Italy: A Hiker's Field Guide
Are there scorpions in Italy and are they dangerous? A Tuscan guide to Euscorpius italicus, the yellow-tailed scorpion, and why …
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Way of St Francis in Italy: A Walker's Guide
The Way of St Francis in Italy begins in Tuscany, at Florence, Camaldoli and La Verna. A local guide on the route and the best day …
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Via Francigena in Tuscany: A Walker's Guide
The Via Francigena in Tuscany runs through Lucca, San Gimignano and Siena. A local guide on the best stretches to walk and how to …
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Poisonous Spiders in Italy: A Hiker's Guide
Are there poisonous spiders in Italy? Only two matter, and bites are rare. A Tuscan guide to the violin spider, black widow, and …
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Snakes in Tuscany: Vipers and Hiker Safety
Snakes in Tuscany are mostly harmless. Only the asp viper is venomous — a local guide explains how to tell them apart and hike …
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Private Hiking Guide in Lucca, Tuscany
A private hiking guide in Lucca, Tuscany — private guided walks in Italian and English, at your own unhurried pace.
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Marble Quarry Hike in Tuscany's Apuan Alps
A guided marble quarry hike in the Apuan Alps of Tuscany, on the Marmifera del Corchia road past the famous Carrara marble peaks.
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Hiking in the Apennines: A Tuscan Day Out
A full day hiking in the Apennines on the Tuscan side: trailhead, ridge, and lunch at a refuge beside a high mountain lake.
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Dog-Friendly Hiking in Tuscany: A Guide
Dog-friendly hiking in Tuscany on a private guided day, where your dog is welcome on leash and routes are chosen to suit it.
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Dangerous Animals in Tuscany: A Hiker's Guide
Worried about dangerous animals in Tuscany? The honest answer surprises most hikers: a sheepdog poses more risk than any wild …
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Hiking With a Fear of Heights in Tuscany
Hiking with a fear of heights? A Tuscan guide to broad, sheltered Apennine trails that give you the mountains without the scary …
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Trekking from Bologna to Lago Scaffaiolo
Private trekking from Bologna to Lago Scaffaiolo—reach the Apennine ridge from the Emilia-Romagna side on a guided day trip.
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Summer Hiking in Tuscany: Beat the Heat
Summer hiking in Tuscany: when cities hit 35°C, escape to shaded Acquerino creeks or breezy high Apennine ridges that stay …