Adventure Sports

Province of Grosseto

Canadian canoe

Loc. Alberese – municipality of Grosseto – Maremma Park

It’s a type of canoe similar stabilized to the catamaran, unsinkable, prepared to accommodate even non-experts, non-swimmers or small children, but also for sporty types. Lifejackets are provided on request. This event takes place inside the Maremma Park. The river banks are covered with dense vegetation of poplars, alders, elms, willows. In the town of Duster, you can see the remains of a Roman bridge, called “Devil’s Bridge.” Besides the excursion there are two other types of routes in canoe available:

• birdwatching canoe route (with reservation)
• Route by canoe at night every Tuesday (with reservation)

Hours: daily 9:30 am and 5 pm
Duration: 2 hours
Tickets: €16,00  (adults) €10,00 (children)
Information and reservations:
Phone. +39 0564 407098 / +39 331 5264929
Email: info@silvacoop.com

 

 

Province of Grosseto

Island of Giglio  –  Isola del Giglio

Most of the dives are not too difficult, but the real attraction is to be surrounded by red sea fans, visible over 35 meters deep, dotting the seabed inhabited by a rich marine life. In deeper waters, you can spot schools of tuna and barracuda, and moray eels, lobster, and grouper in the numerous holes of the rocks.

The most famous and popular diving spots on the Island of Giglio are:

 

1.    Cala Cupa (42°22′8.03″N 10°55′4.09″E)  – (15 – 30 meters)
The area is rich in archaeological finds, red and yellow sea fans.
2.    Le Scole (42°21′20.4″N 10°55′47.8″E) – (15 – 40 meters)
The place is suitable for both beginners and experts. There are red gorgonians
and yellow and worms. The area is rich in archaeological finds, red and yellow sea fans.
3.    Punta del Fenaio (42°23′19.7″N 10°52′48.9″E)
This is a vertical wall for experienced divers submerging to 90 meters, rich in fauna with the rare star gorgon, and sometimes, the St. Peter’s fish.
4.    Punta delle Secche (42°23′00.7″N 10°52′43.4″E)  – (15 – 50 meters)
Rich yellow and red sea fans, and is frequented by rare sunfish.
5.    Punta di Capel Rosso (42°18′55.61″N 10°55′11.86″E) – (20 – 40 meters)
Formed by granite rocks which form a well-toned landslide. It frequently harbors snappers and sometimes tuna.
6.    Scoglio del Corvo (42°20′19.2″N 10°53′22.4″E) – (15 -70 meters)
The rock walls extend offshore and steeply descend into the deep, creating canyons covered with sponges and yellow sea fans. Beware of the strong current.
7.    Scoglio della Cappa (42°21′0.79″N 10°52′49.33″E)
Suited for easy immersions up to 15 meters, with a characteristic sandy bottom populated by Posidonia where sometimes seahorses can be found.
8.    Scoglio di Pietrabona (42°19′48.9″N 10°53′57.2″E) – (20 – 50 meters)
The rocks are covered with yellow gorgonians, tunicates, and worms. Deep-sea lobster and sunfish can be spotted.
9.   Secca di Pignocchi, Secca delle Secchi  e Tralicci  (5 – 45 meters)
Located in the bay of Campese it forms a parallel elongated chain to the coast with large granite boulders where you can watch the colorful corals.
10.    Zampo di Gatto  (27 – 50 meters)
In the stretch between Punta Torricella Punta Corby (close to Punta del Capel Rosso), the seabed harbors gorgonians and sponges. Below 50 meters a series of peaks and walls can be found where lobsters, scorpion fish, and moray eels hide.

Monte Argentario

It is one of the most popular sports along the coast of Monte Argentario and the surrounding islands.  This area is a paradise for beginner and expert divers because of the variety of easy to reach diving spots, the natural beauty, underwater shipwrecks, and the various depths that can be reached.

The coast is mostly rocky, with slopes that descend to different depths. An easy immersion for recreational diving is Punta Window where, at a depth of only 10-15 meters, you can see corals, sea fans, anemones, octopus, starfish, eels, lobsters, crabs, and sunfish.

 

Diving Sites

 

•    Cala Grande  42°25′50.11″N 11°5′9.15″E
•    Argentarola  42°25′9.75″N 11°4′51.99″E
•    Scoglio del Corallo  42°24′3.60″N 11°5′28.81″E
•    Punta Finestra  42°21′49.60″N 11°10′42.63″E
•    Cala dei Santi  42°21′57.05″N 11°11′25.29″E
•    Grotta Azzurra  42°22′14.94″N 11°11′22.84″E
•    Punta Naso di Papa  42°21′45.53″N 11°11′9.52″E
•    Punta Avoltore  42°21′48.21″N 11°11′27.28″E
•    Scoglio sommerso  42°21′48.02″N 11°10′47.99″E
•    Secca di capo d’uomo  42°23′32.92″N 11°5′48.88″E
•    Punta del Bove  42°24′40.12″N 11°5′26.95″E
•    Cacciarella (statua del Cristo)  42°26′24.93″N 11°5′46.07″E
•    Secca di Mezzo Canale  42°19′51.22″N 11°5′39.63″E

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Province of Lucca

RAFTING

Serchio river – Fiume Serchio – municipality of Lucca (LU)

The Serchio River Park near Lucca is suitable for summer soft-rafting for families with children, but also to those looking for relaxation and fun. The route of about 5 km long includes waterfalls at S. Alessio with the opportunity for bathing, diving, and swimming. From the bridge to Monte San Quirico you reach the small town Nave with calm waters and small second-degree rapids.

Meeting Point: Circolo del Tiro alla Forma –  via della Scogliera, 469 – loc. San Marco – 5510 Lucca
Coordinates GPS:   43°51’13.8″N 10°30’06.8″E
When: summer
Duration: 2 hours
Tickets: €30,00  (adults)  €20,00 (children)
Services: Supply of life jacket and paddle, hot or cold dishes, toilets, kayaking courses
Bring: sneakers, shorts, thermal shirt (lycra, fleece or wool), towel and change of clothes
Information and reservations:
Via Roma, 53 – Bagni di Lucca (LU)
tel. +39 348 4401593
info@aguaraja.com
www.aguaraja.com

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Lima river  – Fiume Lima – municipality of Bagni di Lucca

In gommone è possibile scendere sulle rapide della Lima nei pressi di Bagni di Lucca. Dopo una breve spiegazione a terra, su cosa fare a bordo del gommone, la guida vi condurra in una avventura indimenticabile.Il Rafting sulla Lima si fa nel tratto che va da Fabbriche di Casabasciana (località Cevoli fino a Bagni di Lucca. Il periodo giusto è quello di autunno, inverno e primavera, raramente in estate. Servizio fotografico incluso nel prezzo.

You can raft down the rapids of Lima near Bagni di Lucca. After a brief explanation about what to do and not to do on board the boat, the guide will take you on an unforgettable adventure. Rafting on the Lima takes place in the stretch from Fabbriche di Casabasciana (in the village Cevoli ) up to Bagni di Lucca. The best time is in the fall, winter and spring, rarely in the summer. Photo service included in the price.

Meeting Point: Circolo del Tiro alla Forma –  via della Scogliera, 469 – loc.  San Marco – 5510 Lucca
When: from October to June
Duration: 1,  2  o 3 hours
Tickets: short €35,00, classic €40,00, long €50,00

• Short: Cevoli – Pian di fiume  3km – duration about 1 hour
• Classic: Cevoli – Tennis Club  6km – duration about 2 hours
• Long: Cevoli – Fornoli 8km –  duration about 3 hours

Services: Supply of wetsuit, helmet, life jacket, water jacket and paddle, dressing rooms and hot shower at the end of the tour. – The possibility of a hot and cold buffet on the terrace of the club, kayak courses.

Bring: sneakers, shorts, thermal shirt (lycra, fleece or wool), towel and change of clothes.

Information and reservations:
Via Roma, 53 – Bagni di Lucca (LU)
tel. +39 348 4401593
info@aguaraja.com
www.aguaraja.com

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RIVER TREKKING

Golle della Lima – municipality of  Bagni di Lucca

The traditional path of the Lima stream is not viable in the summer because of water shortages, but an exploration of soft rafting is possible in the gorges of Cocciglia. The river trekking tour includes jumps and slides.

Meeting Point: Tennis Club Bagni di Lucca – viale Roma, 53 – 55022  Bagni di Lucca (LU)
When: summer
Duration: 2 ore
Tickets: €35,00  (adults)

Services: Supply of wetsuit, helmet, life jacket, water jacket and paddle, dressing rooms and hot shower at the end of the tour. – The possibility of a hot and cold buffet on the terrace of the club, kayak courses.

Bring: sneakers, shorts, thermal shirt (lycra, fleece or wool), towel and change of clothes.

Information and reservations:
Via Roma, 53 – Bagni di Lucca (LU)
tel. +39 348 4401593
info@aguaraja.com
www.aguaraja.com

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CANYONING

Rio Serra – municipality of Seravezza (LU)

Canyoning is the descending on foot and with the use of ropes and harnesses of small and large slope currents and mountain streams. In canyoning, you jump from the falls or slides along natural toboggans or abseil with a robe. The level of this itinerary is medium with some slides, toboggans, abseil and the dramatic arrival at Pozza della Madonna, with a spectacular slide of 12 meters high.

Meeting Point: Via Unità d’Italia, 56 – 55045 Pietrasanta (LU)
When: from June to September
Duration: 2 hours
Tickets: €60,00  (adults)
Participants: minimum 6
Services: Supply neoprene wetsuit, jacket, harness and helmet, kayak courses and parkas.

Bring: hiking boots, shorts, towel.

Information and reservations:
Via Roma, 53 – Bagni di Lucca (LU)
tel. +39 348 4401593
info@aguaraja.com
www.aguaraja.com

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Isola del Giglio (Giglio Island)

The Giglio Island offers plenty of opportunities to practice climbing (bouldering). The most frequented area is one with numerous scattered granite blocks on the hill of the lighthouse.

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For some years paragliding has become a tourist attraction offering marvelous flights from the Apennines towards the sea. Do not miss the occasion to make a beautiful tourist tandem flight expert instructors over the rolling Tuscan hills.

Details
Tandem paragliding
Activities subject to weather conditions.
Minimum age: 16 years. Minors must have parental authorization.
Equipment provided.
Clothing: hiking shoes.
It is not required any kind of preparation or experience

Conditions for participation
1. bodily limitations, health problems, cardiovascular or respiratory, diseases and syndromes, surgery, back problems or joint, bone fragility must be communicated at the time of reservation. In these cases we require a medical certificate before takeoff.
2. Pregnant women are not allowed to fly.
3. The pilot in charge reserves the right at all times to cancel flights depending on the weather conditions.
3. Maximum weight 100 kg, minimum weight 35 Kg
4. The passenger is responsible for the personal information provided to the pilot

Take-off points in Tuscany

Province of Firenze

Massanera (Reggello) – 1100m
Praticino (Castelfranco Piandiscò) – 1.300m

Information
Piergiorgio Camacciottoli – tel. +39 347 8766613 – www.parapendiofirenze.com

Province of Lucca

Diecimo: comune Borgo a Mozzano – località  Diecimo
Monte Bargiglio height 800m
Pizzorne: municipality Capannori  – località Pizzorne  – height 950m
Porreta di Sopra: municipality Castelnuova in Garfagnana – località Pruneta di Sopra-Torrite
Monte Bagiglio height 700m

Information
Endro Ceccarelli  tel. +39 335 6756256 info@flytten.it
Walter Bridi  tel. +39 329 0051477 toscana@parapendiotoscanabiposto.it
Marco Bardelli tel. 329 0051477
Flyten tel. +39 335 6756256  info@flyten.it
Pruneta di Sopra – tel. +39 328 9023622 – +39 0583 88203

Province of Livorno

Capoliveri – Elba Island (municipality Capoliveri – LI)

Information
Federazione Giuseppe Brotto – tel. +39 0565 940090

Province of Massa Carrara

Monte Folgorito – 695m
Monte Sumbra – 1150m
Monte Cavallo – 1630m
Santa Lucia – 500m
Monte Gabberi – 1100m
Monte Mattana – 1100m

Information
Roberto Maggi tel. 328 8686407  info@parapendioversilia.it  www.parapendioapuane.it

Province of Pisa

San Giuliano Terme
Pisa
Capannoli

Information
Federico Morellato  tel.+39 338 7549714  info@parapendiosangiuliano.com
Marco tel. +39 348 0036083  marco.267348@gmail.com  www.parapendiopisa.it
Information: +39 347 0971004

Province of Lucca

Tassignano – municipality ofCapannori

For those who want more excitement in the village of Tassignano, there is a small airport suitable only for small planes and gliders. You can book short flights to enjoy the view of Lucca from above.

Flying in a Hot-air balloon – an incredible experience!

Province of Firenze

San Casciano in Val di Pesa

Tuscany Ballooning

Via del Masso, 14 – località Calzaiolo – 50026 – San Casciano in Val di Pesa (FI)
Tel. +39 055 8249120  /  +39 335 6454036
Email: tuscanyballooning@gmail.com
Website: www.tuscanyballooning.com
Services: Standard Balloon Flight, toast with Prosecco, private flights for 2 people or groups, Chianti area, Siena and Lucca, experienced pilots.

 

 

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Tassignano – Municipality of Capannori

For those who want more excitement in the village of Tassignano, there is a small airport suitable only for small planes and gliders. You can book short flights to enjoy the view of Lucca from a hot-air balloon.

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Province of Florence

Area: Florentine Area
Municipality: Fiesole (FI)
Type: Adventure park
Address: via di Vincigliata – Fiesole (FI)

Just like in a fairy tale, children can enter into an enchanted forest with tall trees beyond 30 meters with games between the trees like Tibetan and Nepalese bridges, suspended platforms, liana jumping, crossing barrels and descends withTyrolean pulleys. The platforms are positioned at progressively increasing heights, so as to get accustomed to the various heights. There are 2 children’s tracks, 2 tracks for children and adults, and 2 more challenging routes for adults

Province of Lucca

Area: Garfagnana
Municipality: Fabbriche di Vergemoli – località Guerri
Type: Adventure theme park specializing in climbing and canyoning
Address: Località Guerri n. 3
Tel.:+39 338 2015232 (Christian)  +39 345 1526406 (Carlo)
Email: icaruscrane@virgilio.it
Entrance:  Package Family – €uro 10,00   –  Package “Adventure” – €uro 15,00   –  Package “HydroClimbing” –  €uro 30,00 (base) –  €uro 40,00 (advanced)
Package “Trekking” – €uro 20,00   –    Package “Heart of Stone” – €uro 20,00/25,00

Surrounded by greenery and the Apuan Alps, the park offers many attractions with varying degrees of difficulty:
9 climbing walls of increasing difficulty
1 climbing wall for children
3 courses of canyoning for adults
1 route canyoning Children
1 sensory route
8 dry cascades for descending
canoeing and dinghy
diving
diving platforms (3 to 16 meters)
trekking along the paths of the Garfagnana
3 caves to explore (by reservation)
rope bridges and Tyrolean

The park is equipped with wooden chalets for parking in an area where there are also a football field, a riding school and a swimming pool with wellness area and gym.

Province of Grosseto

Monte Argentario

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Province of Lucca

Quad Tours

Guided tours to discover the dynamism of the vehicle, through forests, hilly areas, streams. Itinineraries:

Prato Fiorito

The itinerary starts from the base camp in San Cassiano di Controne. After a walk of about 1,500 meters on asphalted road, a dirt path leads up to the summit of Mount Prato Fiorito, at an altitude of 1,300 meters.

Departure: village San Cassiano di Controne – Bagni di Lucca (LU)
Track length: 33 km
Altitude: 600 mt – 1200mt and height difference level: 600 mt
Duration:  3 hours
Price: € 130,00 per Quad  / € 65,00 per person
Services: Initial briefing and mini driving course on how to operate the quad, rent Quad Polaris Trail Boss 330 4 stroke CE and road approved, welcome drink, protective helmet, full fuel tank for the entire trip, experienced forerunner guide (languages Italian, English, Norwegian), drinking water for the journey, Suits K – Way, insurance – on request photo GoPro service.
Recommended clothing: sneakers or hiking boots, long trousers (preferably jeans).

Information and booking:
Lucca Quad
Via Cappella – village San Cassiano a Controne – 55022 Bagni di Lucca (LU)
Tel:+39 349 6087277
info@luccaquad.com
www.luccaquad.com

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Orrido di Botri

Walk along a dirt path up to the summit of Mount Prato Fiorito, at an altitude of 1,300 meters. Descend down directly to the canyon dell’Orrido Botri in the town of Bagni di Lucca (LU). The canyon is part of an Apennine landscape characterized by rocky areas dominated by the peaks of Mount Rondinaio and theTre Potenze that reach 2,000 meters in height.

Departure: 9.30 am  – village San Cassiano di Controne – Bagni di Lucca (LU)
Lunch:  Restaurant Nido Dell’Aquila – Nature reserve  of Orrido di Botri
Return: 3 pm
Track length: 40 km
Altitude: 600 mt – 1200mt and height difference level: 600 mt
Duration:  5 hours
Price: € 160,00 per Quad e € 80,00 per person
Services: Initial briefing and mini driving course on how to operate the quad, rent Quad Polaris Trail Boss 330 4 stroke CE and road approved, welcome drink, protective helmet, full fuel tank for the entire trip, experienced forerunner guide (languages Italian, English, Norwegian), drinking water for the journey, Suits K – Way, insurance – on request photo GoPro service.
Recommended clothing: sneakers or hiking boots, long trousers (preferably jeans).

Information and booking:

Lucca Quad
Via Cappella – Village San Cassiano a Controne – 55022 Bagni di Lucca (LU)
Tel:+39 349 6087277
info@luccaquad.com
www.luccaquad.com

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Le Campone

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Province of Grosseto

Maremma Park – locality Alberese – municipality of Grosseto (GR)

info and reservations –  Maremma Park – Visitor center in Alberese
Tel. +39 0564 407098
E-mail: centrovisite@parco-maremma.it

Itinerary “Le Macchiozze”:  wetlands and water birds

Start: locality Spergolaia
Distance: about 10.5 kilometers
Duration: 2 hours.
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: € 46.00 (with horse rental) inclusive of guide service
Note: Booking and guide service are required

Completely flat route that runs along the cultivated flood plains of the river Ombrone, up to Torre Trappola. The route crosses a wetland where you can spot, depending on the period, different species of water birds and other wildlife of the park (deer, wild boar).

Itinerary “S. Rabano”:  between forest and mysticism

Start: locality Spergolaia
Distance: about 17.5 kilometers
Duration: 4 hours
Difficulty: difficult (for experienced riders)

Cost: € 70.00 (with horse rental) inclusive of guide service
N.B. : Booking and guide service are required

Along an old road aligned with ancient abandoned olive groves, up to village Romitorio, an important area from a naturalistic point of view. Following along a very scenic forest road with typical Mediterranean flora to the ancient abbey of St. Rabano (X century) surrounded by oak woods, with adjoining the defensive tower (XIV century).

Itinerary “Collelungo”:  on horseback through history

Start: locality Spergolaia
Distance: about 29 km
Duration: 6 hours
Difficulty: difficult (for experienced riders)
Cost: € 100.00 (with horse rental) inclusive of guide service
N.B. : Booking and guide service are required

The route goes through the various landscapes of the Park: floodplains, olive groves, Mediterranean forest and the wooded pastures of particular beauty where it is frequently possible to observe various species of wild animals. Along the old forest trails you reach the Collelungo beach; continue by sea to Marina di Alberese to return, through the Pineta Granducale, on the sea road. You can admire the historic defensive towers and lookout of Castelmarino and Collelungo (XVI century).

 

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Province of Grosseto

Crossodromo Santa Rita ******** 

Address: Locality Case Rosse, 63 -Locality  Borgo Santa Rita – Cinigiano (GR)
Website: www.promotortoscana.it
Email: crossodromosantarita@virgilio.it
Tel: +39 347-3126151 (Giampiero) /  +39 339-2264624 (Banzai)
Hours: Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday – 10.00 am – 07.00 pm

1,750 meters of track length, sandy soil, bar, restaurant, hot showers, bike wash. Next to the motocross track is a track for pit bike / minicross.

Features

Approval: IMF, UISP
Category: 2
Length: 1750 meters
Width: 8 meters
Soil: earth / sand
Number jumps: 16
Starting gate: 40
Minicross: yes
Irrigation: yes
Lighting: no
Reservation: for private training, in teams or motor clubs

Services: WC, Bar, Restaurant, Kids area, hot showers, bike wash area, camping possible, Receptacles 220V, Tribune

Province of Siena

Frasini – San Galgano ********* 

Address: San Galgano – Chiusdino (SI)
Tel: +39 0577.939.933
Hours: Thursday 12:00 am – 13:00 am e 14:00 am – 07:00 pm, Saturday and Sunday  10:00 am – 01:00 pm and 02:00 pm – 07:00 pm.

The track is quite technical and unfolds in a natural way on the slope of the adjacent hill, the path has been redesigned under the supervision of the champions Chicco Chiodi and Corrado Maddii making it even more charming and beautiful.

Features

Approval: IMF
Category: 2
Length: 1511 meters
Width: 8 meters
Land type: Ground
Number jumps: 18
Starting gate: 40
Minicross: paid
Irrigation yes
Lighting: no

Cost pilots: half day € 10, € 15 whole day

Facilities: toilets, parking 11,500 sq.m.

Province of Livorno

Il Malandrone ********

Address: Via Emilia, 104 – SS 206 Locality Malandrone – Castellina Marittima (PI)
Email: ilmalandrone@libero.it
Tel: +39  340 3801311 Giulio
Hours: Saturday and Sunday from 09:30 am till sunset, during the week by appointment

Historic track. The structure recently changed ownership and is open once again. The soil is clayey. The track is near the motorway at Rosignano (LI), Motorway Genova – Rosignano.

Features

Approval: IMF, UISP
Category: 2
Length: 1700 meters
Width: 8 meters
Land type: Ground
Number jumps: 15
Starting gate: 40
Minicross: yes
Irrigation yes
Reservation: exclusively for private training, in teams or motor clubs, any day of the week

Cost pilots: € 15

Facilities: toilets, bike wash area, 3,000 square meters parking

Province of Florence

Marradi *********

Indirizzo: Strada Provinciale Modiglianese – Marradi  (FI)
Tel: +39  340 3220235  /  39 054 630398
Hours: Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday from 10:30 am until sunset

Set in the Tuscan hills, this track is on hard soil.

How to get there: From Faenza go towards Marradi-Florence along the Brisighellese-Ravenna road and 100m before Sant’Adriano village turn left towards Modigliana and follow the signs to Campocross. From Florence take state road Brisighellese Ravenna towards Faenza and exit Sant’Adriano village turn right towards Modigliana and follow the signs to Campocross.

Features

Approval: IMF, UISP, AICS
Category: 3
Length: 1700 meters
Width: 8 meters
Soil: medium-hard
Minicross: yes

Facilities: toilets, bar