Important: This event has been postponed to December. The exact day will be published soon.
Together with Nature of Sal (@natureofsal) we bring you the best experiences for nature lovers, hikers, and outdoor enthusiasts!
Enter the underworld of Etruscan God Manth: Hike in the Macchia Grande forest – with an expert guide – and experience the majestic Oak forest, as we make our way to a field with bubbling springs stemming from volcanic activity.
Hike in the Macchia Grande Oak forest that was consecrated by the Etruscans to the god of the underworld Manth.
As we enter this place sacred to Etruscans, probably due to the gloomy and impenetrable appearance of the forest and the widespread presence of sulfurous water springs in an area, we’ll make our way to a special, sulfurous spring area – used by Romans for sacred rituals – and defined by the European Commission Habitats Directive as a “Site of Community Importance”.
Where: Manziana (the exact meeting point will be announced after confirmation)
When: Saturday, November 23rd @09.15am Important: This event has been postponed to December. The exact day will be published soon.
Duration: about 5.5 hours
Cost: Full price: 35€ – 30% discount for Expat members (read below) – transport not included
The maximum amount of participants is limited to: 12.Â
How to participate?
Send an email to info@natureofsal.com, 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: Manziana (the exact starting point will be communicated after booking)
ℹ️ Meeting time 15 minutes prior to departure.
ℹ️ Language: English, German, Italian
ℹ️ Difficulty Level: Moderate (Distance: 11km, elevation gain: 128m, 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: Hiking boots, 1.5 liters of water, clothing suited for an outdoor hike, backpack, bring your own hiking lunch
Recommended: Comfortable backpack, raincoat, sunscreen, hat (protection from both sun and rain), trail snacks, tickets for public transport
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)
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