LUGANO HIKING FIELD GUIDE
Wild Trails — La Natura Selvaggia: A slow, sensory walk into the heart of Parco del Ticino
A focused, non‑competitive 3‑hour forest experience that traces wildlife sign and trains quiet movement to deepen your understanding of local fauna.
Wild Trails — La Natura Selvaggia: A slow, sensory walk into the heart of Parco del Ticino.
This guided, sensorial excursion leads participants through the woods and meadows of the Parco del Ticino, bringing attention to animal tracks, calls and the subtle cues of a living landscape. The outing privileges stillness and listening over speed, using brief practical exercises to sharpen attention and teach techniques for moving quietly in the wild.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A respectful, track‑focused encounter with wildlife
The experience emphasizes close, non‑intrusive observation of local fauna and their traces—an approach designed to reveal animal presence without disturbance.
Listening and silent‑movement exercises
Participants practise short, sensory exercises—listening for the landscape and learning silent‑movement techniques—to inhabit the woodlands more like the animals that live there.
Certified local guides
Guidance is provided by a Guida AIGAE of the Parco del Ticino and a certified guide from the 'Io Non Ho Paura Del Lupo' program, combining local park knowledge with predator‑awareness expertise.
What the day feels like
What the outing feels like
You move deliberately and slowly along easy forest trails, alternating short stretches of quiet walking with moments of still listening and track study. The rhythm is observational rather than athletic—designed to open perception, reveal signs from roe deer to larger predators, and teach how to move and listen like an inhabitant of the wood.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this outing suits — and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The outing centers on sensory listening and silent‑movement exercises rather than technical hiking; no specialized equipment is listed as required for the activity.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long does the excursion last?
The experience runs for approximately 3 hours.
Where is the meeting point?
Participants meet at Strada dei Ronchi, Parcheggio dei Ronchi, Vigevano (PV).
Is the outing strenuous?
No: the program is not an athletic trek but a slow, sensory excursion along easy forest trails focused on observation and listening.
Are dogs allowed?
No. Dogs are not permitted on the outing.
What is the recommended minimum age?
Participants should be at least 15 years old.
How large are the groups?
The outing is organized for up to 12 participants.