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The Reptiles & Amphibians of Italy's Apuan Alps
Tour Code: ITA22An 8-day appreciation of the rare amphibians, reptiles and delicious cuisine of the Apuan Alps and northern Apennines.
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The Apuan Alps are a iconic mountain range situated in the Tuscan-Emilian Apennines, in northern Italy. These mountains have been exploited for over two millennia for the extraction of the renowned Marmo di Carrara, a high-quality variety of marble. The legacy of this long-standing exploitation is clearly visible in the dozens of quarries and mines that punctuate the landscape. Despite such extensive human impact, the ruggedness of the Apuan Alps has allowed for the preservation of a still wild nature, characterized by a karst landscape of steep peaks and numerous caves interspersed with narrow and lush valleys that provide the perfect habitat for several endemic amphibian species.
On this tour, led by an expert Italian naturalist, we will traverse from the unique mountain scenery of the Apuan Alps to the wet and narrow valleys of the Tuscan Apennine, passing through majestic caves, ancient traditional villages and abandoned mines reclaimed by nature.
- Learn about the herpetofauna of the Apuan Alps and the northern Apennines
- Explore the region at the prime time for salamander activity
- Taste the local cuisine of Tuscany
- Stay in ancient villages with traditional architecture
- Explore one of the most scenic Italian caves
- Beautiful Apennine scenery away from the main tourist areas
- Led by an expert herpetologist
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