We had wonderful hiking days with each other and the donkey in the beautiful Tuscan countryside! The agriturismos were super located and we enjoyed swimming and eating there. The hikes were quite tough. But we are proud to have done it together.
Tinne, thank you for this wonderful experience. We look back on some very nice days! Thanks again!
We took our kids on an unforgettable trip with our donkey through Tuscany. Through fields, over boulders and through a river. The five of us, a donkey and beautiful views. And after the hot and intensive trip resting at quiet and nice agriturismos. Delicious. Everything was super arranged!
In June 2018, we ran the six-day 'Il Giro' . We can only agree with the enthusiastic comments. It is a wonderful tour with a hospitable welcome and delicious food every night. The tour is a bit spicier than the km indicate, especially in hot weather. There are quite a few climbs in it. In retrospect, we should have booked a rest day after day 3, 4 or 5. These are accommodations with lovely pools. Tinne thanks for the warm welcome and good luck with this initiative.
We enjoyed the fantastic trip with donkey Selvaggia! The five of us (Selvaggia & our little family with two children aged 5 and 8) did the five-day Libbiano. Some parts went smoothly, some parts were (very) tough, but we were always able to reach our goal (the next agriturismo) in the early afternoon. This left us time to enjoy the warm welcome, the pools with a view and the delicious food. Sleeping in the tents gave the trip an extra fun dimension.
Thank you Tinne and Altratoscana for organizing these fantastic walks!
Thank you, Tinne, for the great hikes we made with our new hero Otto! Honestly, 9 and 12 km up and down steep hills was a little bit too challenging for our 7, 6 and 4 year olds (the youngest even had chicken pox during the tour, poor thing...), but they did great! It was Otto who made them accomplish this challenge. He waited for them when they were too far behind and he let them sit on his back when things got too heavy (uphill).
Both agriturismi were wonderful with great friendly staff and wonderful food.
It was an experience to never forget! Thanks and we will pass on the word and publicity!
Arriverderci
Marjon, Jay and Hidde/Silke/Melle
Hello Tinne,
We did the 6 day long hike together with the donkeys Otto and Carolina. Especially the long hikes of almost 15 km were tough in the hot July sun. But the satisfaction afterwards the beautiful paths and the hospitable agriturismo's made up for everything. Along the way you meet no one, so you are really with your family and the donkeys. Otto and Carolina were super sweet and welcome travel companions. Highly recommended this week. Twan, Loeky, Fenna, Tomas and Zoë
Hello Tine, you gave us an unforgettable three days. Everything was perfectly organized by you. Thanks again for always letting us leave from Guado al sole.
Hello Tinne,
Thank you for the very nice vacation; we had a wonderful experience. Everything went right; Camelia was cooperative; she became best friend with Benoit for whom it was difficult to eat lunch without company (there was often a big nose up his shoulder). I told you in my previous mail that Camelia is cleaver. Well, its because she manages to open her gate at La Landuccia (sliding it on the side with her nose). Jonathan had to solidified the gate. Fortunately, she went just a few meters away and were able to put her «in safety» right away.
Finally, you might have other visitor from Quebec, Canada: our good experience will probably interest some of our friends and family (my sister is actually very jealous of my Altratoscana vacation...).
Thank you again, we might meet again in the future,
Fanny, Benoit, Jean et Lucie xxxx
We had chosen this trek near Pomarance because it seemed interesting and beautiful to us, but also because it seemed quite easy, with daily distances of 12-15 kilometers: adapted to our age (80+)
Instead, the hike in the Monterufoli Natural Park was very adventurous: We waded a river four times, we walked on steep paths and rocks. We got by with hiking poles and Garmin (GPS), without which we would undoubtedly have lost the right path.
But we forgot all that fatigue because of the breathtaking nature and landscapes! We felt like walking around in a deserted Italian jungle, where we didn't meet anyone for days. A miracle! Instead, we saw deer, mouflon, countless tracks of wild boar and wolf droppings. And a very rich and very different flora! As for our efforts, we did it! That gives us great satisfaction.
Another reward for our efforts gave us the owners of the farms! Everyone was very hospitable and friendly, we were spoiled with delicious dinners. They gave us the opportunity to practice our Italian with very interesting conversations. Also the accommodation was always impeccable.
Conclusion: We consider the trekking near Pomarance, organized by "Altratoscana" by Tinne Terneven, one of the best we have ever made!
Thank you so much for this unforgettable trek in every way! And for the support along the way!
Very warm greetings,
Chris and Age
WHAT we enjoyed the six days of 'Il Giro'. Varied in every way. No pigs seen, but we did eat and cooked deliciously. We liked the variety in the accommodations. From basic to luxury. Romance and grandeur. Always very hospitable, original and everything with attention. Every day was special in every way. We enjoyed the food and the wine. The walks were excellent, the pools were a wonderful reward and bathing at the waterfall was a heavenly experience.
Tuscany added a new dimension for us.
An experience we will not soon forget. Thanks Tinne, also for your extra effort and thanks also to all the Italians, hosts and hostesses who crossed our path.
And Dutch style: we got value for money and more than that.