2020 Wilderness Travel Catalog of Adventures

ANTAL TOROK ANDREAS STRAUSS

We’ll enjoy a range of moderate hikes and walks along with all the local culinary delights on this exploration of northern Italy. MARCO ARDUINO

Great Hikes & Cuisine of Northern Italy LOMBARDIA, PIEMONTE, EMILIA-ROMAGNA, AND THE VENETO

Northern Italy is the enchanting setting for our journey of walks and hikes paired with the phenomenal regional cuisine of bella italia . We’ll explore the mountain-ringed lakes

Days 3-4 Monferrato / Emilia-Romagna / Antica Corte Pallavicina We hike across the rolling hills of Piemonte’s Monferrato wine region, then head through the Po Valley to Antica Corte Pallavicina, a venerable family estate and farm that dates to the 14th century. We enjoy a fun cooking class here, visit the prosciutto cellar, and take a walk along the Po River. Days 5-6 Franciacorta / Lago d’Iseo In Lombardia, we hike in Franciacorta’s vineyards, where grapes yield Italy’s most delicate sparkling wine, and visit Lake Iseo, ferrying out to car-free Monte Isola for a walk to the top of the island. Days 7-9 Lake Garda / Sirmione From the historic town of Desenzano del Garda, we hike along Lake Garda for views stretching to the Alps, and explore a Roman-era private home whose thermal springs have been in use for over 2,000 years. Our final overnights are in the castle-town of Sirmione, with its intact city walls. Depart on Day 9 via Verona. ON OUR WEBSITE KINGDOM OF TRUFFLES & BAROLO Hikes, village visits, and the cuisine of Piemonte. Oct 19-26, 2020. From $4895.

HIGHLIGHTS • Savor two special gourmet dinners in Michelin-starred restaurants and the extraordinary range of gastronomic delights that northern Italy provides • Enjoy a cooking class, cheese and prosciutto tastings, wonderful picnics, and the best local wines • Hike among rolling vineyards and along the mountain lakes of Lombardia DETAILS • 9-day trip begins in Milan and ends in Verona • 8 nights inns and hotels • All meals, drinks, and wine included except 2 dinners

of Lombardia, the gastronomic heartland of Emilia-Romagna, and the Veneto, with its culinary heritage derived from the trading links of the Venetian Empire. We take glorious walks along lakeshore trails, through ancient vineyards, and savor

“ Highest quality all around. Beautiful scenery, great walks, amazing food, superb hotels. Such a nice balance of hiking, cultural activities, and culinary adventures.” Jeanne R., Denver CO

DATES May 22-30, 2020

the best regional delicacies and local wines. Along the way, we enjoy prosciutto and cheese tastings and a cooking class at a historic estate. It’s a delicious adventure! Days 1-2 Milan / Orta San Giulio / Verbania After a lakeside walk at Orta San Giulio, we head to the elegant town of Verbania on Lake Maggiore, with a Welcome Dinner in a Michelin- starred restaurant. A cable car brings us up Monte Mottarone for a hike with gorgeous lake views, and we enjoy lunch at the Luigi Guffanti cheese grottos, family-run since 1876.

Sep 11-19 Oct 9-17

TRIP COST $5995 (11-16 members) $6495 (4-10 members) Single supplement: $720

TRIP LEVEL 1 2 + 3 4 5 6 A mix of moderate walks and hikes, 2-4 hours a day, van support

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