Together with Nature of Sal (@natureofsal) we bring you the best experiences for nature lovers, hikers and outdoor enthusiasts!
Goethe of Germany embraced it. Lady Morgan of Dublin enthusiastically pursued it. They explored, reveled, and loved ascending Mount Tusculum from Frascati. Now, you have the opportunity to follow in their footsteps!
Is this event for you? If you love to explore a different side of Frascati, just 30 minutes by train from Rome, make your way up to a beautiful viewpoint on the ridge of a dormant volcano, while learning about the Regional Park, famous travelers who visited Frascati hundreds of years ago, the history of Frascati and the chance to take in the special atmosphere during sunset, then the answer is: YES!
Where: The exact meeting point will be announced after confirmation
When: Saturday, November 9 @9.45 am
Duration: about 3.5 hours (the exact time varies, depending on the weather conditions and participants)
Cost: Full price: 35€ – 30% discount for Expat members (read below) – train ticket not included
Expect an outdoor adventure with amazing people from around the world, get a chance to mingle after the event, and explore the wild side of Frascati.
The maximum amount of participants is limited to: 10
How to participate?
Send an email to [email protected], or Whatsapp directly to +39 351 70 60 636 (don’t forget to mention that you’re from the Expats Living in Rome community to claim your 30% discount!).
More info
The starting point is: Frascati (the precise starting point will be communicated in your confirmation email)
ℹ️ Meeting time 15 minutes prior to departure.
ℹ️ Language: English, German, Italian
ℹ️ Difficulty Level: Easy/Medium (Distance: 9km, elevation gain: 340m, includes uneven terrain)
ℹ️ The final duration of the hiking event and the itinerary may vary, depending on weather conditions, unexpected obstacles (e.g. a fallen tree along the way), or other safety reasons. It is at the discretion of the professional hiking guide to determine alternatives or to shorten or extend the experience.
This is a professional activity in accordance with European Union legislation and Italian law no. 4 dating to 2003.
Sal is a professional guide enrolled in the register of the Italian Association of Interpretive Nature Guides – AIGAE.
What should you bring?
Obligatory: Comfortable hiking shoes, 1.5 liters of water, clothing suited for an outdoor hike, backpack, trail snacks
Recommended: Comfortable backpack, raincoat, sunscreen, hat (protection from both sun and rain), train ticket
Optional: Hiking poles, electrolytes, sunglasses
*Includes the guided hike with a professional guide. It does not include any travel costs, transport, food, or entrance to any attractions.
Who is the guide?
Francesco Amatucci, a certified outdoor guide (member of AIGAE), leads this tour. You can learn more about him on this page (in the “meet our guides” section)
Join our international hiking community!
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