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Water Activities · Bagni di Lucca, Tuscany
Three hours of river-carved slides, emerald plunge pools and optional cliff jumps—canyoning the Cocciglia Gorges is a fast, refreshing way to experience Tuscany’s wild interior. Here’s what to expect, how to prepare, and why it’s worth the short drive from Bagni di Lucca.
Read the story →Water Activities · Bibbiena, Tuscany
A water-trekking day in the Casentinesi Forest National Park: moss-hung paths, restored watermills, the Screaming Cave, and natural pools on the Rabbi River. Short hikes, cool swims, and real local character make this an ideal Tuscan adventure off the beaten path.
Read the story →Water Activities · Borgo a Mozzano, Tuscany
Short, steep, and thrilling: Chifenti’s river run delivers concentrated whitewater in the heart of Tuscany’s Garfagnana. Expert guides, provided safety kit, and a compact 105‑minute route make it a perfect adrenaline pick‑me‑up.
Read the story →Land Adventures · Pistoia, Tuscany
Roll beneath centuries-old beech trees in Tuscany’s Acquerino Reserve on a steady, scenic mountain bike loop that blends forest flow with farmhouse flavor. Deer slip between trunks, streams whisper under bridges, and lunch is measured in fresh ricotta—this is a ride with rhythm and roots.
Read the story →Land Adventures · Pistoia, Tuscany
Ride a customizable mountain bike loop through the Pistoia hills, rolling past vineyards, olive groves, chestnut forests, and the UNESCO-listed Villa La Magia. This is Tuscany at handlebar height—flowy farm tracks, ridge views, and cultural stops stitched into one satisfying half-day adventure.
Read the story →Land Adventures · Lucca, Tuscany
Slip out of Lucca at daybreak for a four-hour ridge walk on Monte Pisani, where olive groves yield to limestone paths and the Leaning Tower pricks the horizon. It’s classic Tuscany—quiet trails, broad views, and a return to town in time for lunch.
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