The Heat of the Heart Tuscan mining UNESCO Global Geopark
Colline Metallifere National Park | ITALY | 4 DAYS
What TO expect
Delve into the ancient architecture and medieval art of this Geological Mining and Industrial Archaeology Park and stand in awe of the extraordinary scenery formed by geologic phenomena. And discover the heat of the earth in this underground world filled with natural and cultural heritage.
Explore Massa Marittima, the gem of the Middle Ages.
Enjoy a guided donkey trek to the highest peak in the territory and observe plants and wild animals such as wild boar in their natural habitats along the way.
Go beer tasting at Vapori di Birra, a sustainable brewery.
Cook Tortelli, a traditional Tuscan Pasta, with Salvatore and Patrizia at the Trattoria il Mutino.
What travellers say about the experience
sustainability
This itinerary has an ecological footprint of around 0.0125 gha per tourist per day, which is lower than the MEET average. Although the main driver for the ecological footprint of the package is the food and drinks, the avoidance of single-use plastics, the choice of local service providers, the use of more fruits and vegetables, and the reduced amount of food are some of the good practices that were implemented for the sustainability of the tour.
Visitors can enjoy a guided hike to the Cornate mountain pick, the highest in the National Park territory. Along the way, they will discover some of the endemic plants and wild animals, such as foxes, badgers or row deers. Besides, to compensate for the GHG emissions produced during the tour, a tree will be planted!
Travellers will enjoy a beer tasting at a unique sustainable brewery in the world, which uses electrical and thermal energy produced only from geothermal and sustainable sources!