This 5-day donkey trek is the perfect combination of active hiking and relaxed enjoyment. You trek through beautiful valleys, past babbling streams and charming villages, while the donkeys (almost) know the route and carry the luggage. This allows you to fully immerse yourself in the rhythm of the trek and quietly take in the surroundings. After a day of hiking there will be time to relax in cozy agriturismi, enjoy a dip in the pool and taste the delicious Tuscan cuisine. This tour is ideal for anyone wanting a first donkey experience, whether with children or without, combining nature, culture, exercise and comfort in a unique way.
Arrival in Pomarance
Your adventure begins in Pomarance with an introduction to the equestrian center. You will learn to load, brush and guide the donkey, and discover what he likes. This is followed by a short guided walk to put everything into practice.
Accommodation: petting zoo and agriturismo with pool in Pomarance.
Through the alabaster valley to the river Trossa
Depart from the stables and descend through the fields to the Trossa River via the old alabaster quarries. Along the path are white, marble-like rocks - silent witnesses of Volterra's alabaster extraction. You follow the path along the river until you reach the first agriturismo.
Accommodation: apartment or equipped tent at an agriturismo with swimming pool.
Upstream through the Adio Valley
You follow the deep valley of the Adio upstream. Above the valley towers the medieval village of Micciano on a giant rock formation. Near the destination are waterfalls and natural pools in the river.
Accommodation: tent or room at an agriturismo on the edge of the nature reserve, surrounded by vast forests, far from civilization.
Hilltops and Libbiano
The tour begins on a narrow path along the hilltops, with breathtaking views from Volterra to the Appenines and the Mediterranean Sea. Then you descend along the old road of Libbiano, past the former village spring, to the final overnight stay. A real Tuscan farmhouse with many animals and a beautiful swimming pool awaits you.
Back to Pomarance
The last stage leads through the shady maquis and oak forests of the nature reserve. The path crosses the river and winds further through the hills towards Pomarance. Along the way you will enjoy beautiful views of villages and the typical Tuscan countryside - an atmospheric conclusion to an unforgettable adventure.
An active trek through picturesque valleys, followed by relaxing by the pool and enjoying Tuscan cuisine - all in one.
