Via Degli Dei - From Bologna to Florence

June 23rd to 30th, 2019
For many years now, we have been promoting the discovery of territories and cities through walking trips, highlighting ancient paths steeped in history and engaging with our hosts in a friendly and intimate way. Following this same philosophy, we crossed paths with the Via degli Dei thanks to fellow hikers. Monte Adone, Monte Venere, Monzuno, and Monte Luario: four areas of the Tuscan-Emilian Apennines bearing clear marks of a flourishing Roman culture, which identified them as the ideal location for the construction of the Via Flaminia Militare, a vital communication route between Bologna and Florence, two key hubs even back in the days of the Empire. Today, this ancient Italian route has become “La Via degli Dei”, a 130 km journey from Piazza Maggiore (BO) to Piazza della Signoria (FI). It is a journey through religious history visiting abbeys and convents, through ancient history treading upon the remains of the Via Flaminia Militare or the trails of the Contrafforte Pliocenico, through modern history among the Medici Villas, through contemporary history in the silence of the Passo della Futa and the sensitive areas of the Gothic Line from WWII, and through the untouched nature of protected flora and fauna oases, all amidst legends and curiosities.
The Via degli Dei is a rich route that is not particularly difficult; it is suitable for everyone and can be adapted according to the personal fitness levels of the hikers.

Fee: € 640.00 - Includes: AIGAE guide service, RCT insurance, trip organization, overnight stays in hotels, agriturismo (farm stays), or B&Bs with accommodation in double or triple rooms, dinners (excluding the first and last evening in Bologna), daily breakfast, daily packed lunches (excluding the first day), guided tours in Bologna and Florence, heavy luggage transport from one accommodation to another until Florence, transfer from Badolo to Pianoro round trip (Monday and Tuesday), tourist tax where applicable, Via Degli Dei credential, and assistance throughout the trip.
The costs do not include: round-trip travel costs to reach the meeting point, transfer from Florence to Bologna, any transfers not included in the “Fee includes” section, beverages other than water and 1 glass of wine, and extra expenses not specified. For a single room, there is a supplement of € 125.00 for the entire duration.
Deposit: € 160.00 at the time of booking.
Balance: € 480.00 by May 15th, 2019.
Meeting point: Sunday, June 23rd, 2019, at 3:00 PM, Piazza Medaglie d’Oro, Bologna (in front of the train station).
End of trip: Sunday, June 30th, at 10:00 AM, Bologna Central Station.
Highlights: breathtaking landscapes, naturalistic features, local history, and gastronomy.
Trip type: stationary
Difficulty: challenging.
Required equipment: trekking clothing, backpack, hiking boots, rain poncho, hat, sunscreen, sweater, waterproof jacket, water bottle, and personal toiletries.
Duration: 8 days / 7 nights.
Booking by: May 10th, 2019, subject to availability.
Guide: Salvatore Marletta: contact +39 3334987946
Email: [email protected]; [email protected]
Technical collaboration: Appennino Slow.