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Valle delle Ferriere Natural Reserve | Guided Hike & Lunch in Farmhouse

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Duration

4 hours

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Tour Type

Culture and History, Hiking

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Group Size

10 people

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Languages

English, Italian

Overview

Immerse yourself in the history and culture of the ancient village of Amalfi and with your licensed English speaking local guide, walk through rural paths exploring the natural reserve of the Ferriere, among the forty-one Italian biogenetic reserves.

  • Explore its waterfalls and then continue to the Valle dei Mulini, in the heart of the protected area of the valley is the majestic wall of fossilized moss that flows continuously along its entire surface. Explore the lush vegetation, discovering the nature and history of the ancient Republic of Amalfi, the ruins of the old paper mills where the famous “Carta d’Amalfi” was produced using a medieval system. Among the rare plants, the Woodwardia is a millenary fern discovered in 1710 by the botanist Micheli.
  • Before descending to the centre of Amalfi, take a break at a historic and recently refurbished farmhouse where you’ll enjoy a two courses menu that includes: traditional dishes prepared with local ingredients gathered from the farmhouse garden, fresh lemonade made with the famous Amalfi lemons grown in the farm, water from the local Grevone spring.
    At the end of this walk, you might want to visit on your own, Amalfi’s Paper Museum, established in an old paper mill dating back to the 13th century.

Additional information: 

This is a private tour, exclusively for your group.

Technical details:
The hike starts in Minuta (Scala), or in Pontone, located higher up the valley: from there you’ll walk down to the valley of the mills and then to the center of Amalfi.
Duration: 3/4 hours • Length: 6 km/3.5 miles • Climb: +70m/250feet • Downhill: – 500m/1600 feet
Part of the hike is exposed, with minimal shade, so it is recommended to use sunscreen and to wear a sunhat.
Make sure to take plenty of water with you.
We highly recommend to use hiking shoes (or at least comfortable closed-toe shoes with rubber grip).

 Transfer services to the starting point and from then ending point is not included but available on request at a surcharge (subject to availability).

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Discover the natural beauty of the Valle delle Ferriere: the native flora, its well known variety of ferns, surrounded by waterfalls
  • Explore Amalfi industrial archeology and the ancien history of the Maritime Republic
  • Enjoy tradition local food in Organic Farmhouse in Amalfi: traditional dishes prepared with local ingredients gathered from the farmhouse garden
  • End this walk in Amalfi, Italy’s oldest maritime republic, with its the narrow, colourful alleyways: discover its cultural and culinary treasures.

Itinerary

Itenirary
Meeting in Minuta (Scala) or Pontone
Starting from the small square in Minuta we will walk along the ruins of the Basilica os Sant'Eustachio, then the small medieval village hamlet of Pontone, the oldest town on the Amalfi Coast. During this first part of the trail you'll be able to enjoy the view of Amalfi from a different point of view and walk through the lemon groves, typical cultivation in these area.
Itenirary
Ferriere Naturale Reserve and Waterfalls
Walking Along the river Canneto, we get right at the center of the valley above Amalfi with its waterfalls and its rare plants. On rainy days it's more likely to to meet the rare “Salamandrina” (Salamandra terdigitata), fascinating endemic amphibian, or maybe some other endemic newts.
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Explore the Old Paper Mills
From the reserve we walk back downhill heading Amalfi center. Here we'll be able to explore the ruins of the old paper mills where they use to produce the famous “Carta d’Amalfi” (paper made using a medieval system).
Itenirary
Enjoy Tradition Local Food in Organic Farmhouse in Amalfi
Before descending to the center of Amalfi, enjoy a two courses menu in a historic and recently refurbished farmhouse. It includes: traditional dishes prepared with local ingredients gathered from the farmhouse garden, fresh lemonade made with the famous Amalfi lemons grown in the farm, water from the local Grevone spring (wine and other beverages are not included and are available at at a surcharge).
The excursion ends here. On your own, walk down to Amalfi center.

Included/Excluded

  • Private Guided Excursion
  • Licensed, English speaking local guide
  • Lunch in farmhouse in Amalfi
  • Wine and beverages not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Anything not mention in “Included"

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