Description
Departure 9.30; back in the afternoon.
From Pisa we take the road towards Marina di Pisa along the banks of the
river Arno, leaving the road to visit the splendid Basilica of San Piero
in Grado and, following the old muletrack amid cattle farms and allotment
of the Centre for Agronomy Research “Avanzi”, we pass through the pine
groves close to the sea as far as the small town of Marina di Pisa; free
time for lunch, town visit and Arno mouth; back mid-afternoon.
We will be observing the environment, flora and fauna and local geology
and history.
Route type: relatively flat, 28.4km
Level of difficulty: easy, suitable for those with an average level
of physical fitness
Trip duration: 2h30'
Bike trip to the Calci Valley
Description
Departure
9.30;
back in the afternoon.
From Pisa we take the cycle path along the banks of the River Arno
eastwards. We pass the famous Torre di Caprona as far as the beautiful
Calci Valley. Free time for lunch. Visit to the ancient Pieve and
characteristic streets; visit to the Natural History museum located in the
fascinating Certosa, or alternatively a visit to the Certosa itself, to
see its magnificent cloisters and the monks’ cells. Journey back along
Roman aqueduct.
During the day, we’ll be taking a look at the environment, the flora and
fauna, and learning about local geography and history.
Route type:
relatively flat, 28.5
Km
Level of difficulty: easy, suitable for those with an average level
of physical fitness
Trip duration: 3h
Bike trip to the Massaciuccoli
Lake
Description:
Departure at 9.00; back in the afternoon.
A visit to part of the S. Rossore presidential estate, rich in fauna and
naturalistic points of interest, then on to the Migliarino Park, through
pine groves and coastal areas as far as Torre del Lago. Free time for
lunch; boat trip to Lago di Massaciuccoli, taking a look at aquatic fauna
and the ruins of a Roman villa, back in late afternoon.
We will be observing the environment, the flora and fauna, learning about
local history and geology.
Route type:
relatively flat, 40
Km
Level of difficulty: moderately difficult, suitable for those with
a good level of physical fitness
Trip duration: 3h45'
BICYCLE TRIP AMID THE HILLTOPS
AND ALONGTHE WALLS IN LUCCA
Description:
Departure 9.00; back in the evening.
Trip through the green hills around Lucca amid villas and nature, then
along the cycle path under the arches of the age-old Mediceo Aqueduct, and
the walls of the city of Lucca; after that, a brief look around the city.
Packed lunch or in a restaurant (to be specified when booking). We will be
observing the environment, the flora and fauna and learning about the
local geology and history.
Route type:
relatively flat, 26.4
Km
Level of difficulty: easy, suitable for those with a normal level
of physical fitness
Trip duration: 2h30'
mountain bike TRIP AROUNDt the MOUNTAINS between Pisa and Lucca
MOUNTAIN BIKE TRIP
AROUND THE MOUNTAINS BETWEEN PISA AND LUCCA
Description:
Departure 9.00; back in the afternoon
Departure on foot along the short path to the Passo di Dante, so called
because it is mentioned by Dante in the Divine Comedy. We will pick up our
mountain bikes here and continue along the mountain top path as far as
Monte Serra. Packed lunch in the mountains. In the afternoon we set off
downhill across from the evocative Torre
di Caprona. We will be observing the environment, the flora and fauna and
points of interest about local geology and history will be pointed out. A
shorter route can be taken as far as Mount Serra: this will be a 10 Km
trip.
Route type:
relatively flat, 22.8
km
Level of difficulty: moderate, suitable for those with an average
level of physical fitness
Trip duration: 2h15'
Number of participants: max 12
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