
Balze del Valdarno Private Walk: Pinnacles above the Arno
The Balze del Valdarno are towers, walls and gullies of pale sand and clay, standing up to about a hundred metres above the olive groves between …

Guided walking tours and private hikes across Tuscany: Apennines, Apuan Alps, hidden trails. GAE-certified local guide, all levels.
Every hike on this page is private and guided by me. You pick the day, I plan the route around your group, and nobody else joins.
I guide the quieter corners of northern Tuscany: the Apuan Alps and their marble quarries, the high lakes of the Apennine ridge, the old forests of Acquerino, and gentle walks like the Nottolini aqueduct, which starts a few minutes from Lucca’s train station.
Browse the guided walking tours below by city, or filter for the ones you can reach by train. If you’re not sure which day fits your fitness or your dates, write to me and I’ll tell you honestly, including when the honest answer is a shorter walk than the one you had in mind.

The Balze del Valdarno are towers, walls and gullies of pale sand and clay, standing up to about a hundred metres above the olive groves between …

The aqueduct walk begins not far from the historic walls of Lucca and follows the majestic line of arches into the countryside. It is a journey from …

This hike leads deep into the high Apennines to discover Lago Nero (Black Lake), a unique glacial basin hidden within a spectacular natural …

Escape the noise and find tranquility on this exceptional hike through the Acquerino-Cantagallo Nature Preserve in the Province of Prato. A Journey …

The Calvana is the long grassy ridge that rises right behind Prato, and a herd of wild horses lives on top of it. On this private guided hike we climb …

The Marmifera del Corchia is one of those rare trails that tells a story with every step. This dirt mountain road, a strada bianca carved into the …

Monte Gennaio (1814 m) is one of the most significant peaks in the Pistoiese Mountains, dominating the heart of the Tuscan-Emilian Apennines. This …

Discover the Acquerino State Biogenetic Nature Reserve, a pristine sanctuary nestled in the Pistoia Apennines, managed by the Carabinieri Biodiversity …

This hike to Scaffaiolo Lake guides you along one of the most stunning ridges of the Tuscan-Emilian Apennines. This is a linear (non-loop) route that …
Birds, mushrooms, photography, a summit, or just a quiet day. Send me your dates and I'll suggest the right trail and the best light.