Saturday 29, Sunday 30, Monday 31 October and Tuesday 1 November 2016: Halloween feast, autumn walks and hikes
Many free events are offered to enjoy the Reserve on the occasion of the week-end and the following days off.
The programme starts with the Halloween feast for children taking place on Saturday 29 October at 3.30pm at the Natural Reserve visitor centre in the village of Furlo di Acqualagna, via Flaminia n.36.
Guided walks to enjoy nature and the autumn colours by a flat itinerary across the canyon are in programme on Sunday 30 October, Monday 31 October and Tuesday 1 November. It will be possible to visit also the two tunnels drilled by the Romans along the via Flaminia, the grand road built during the III century B.C. to connect Rome to Rimini. The guided walks will be on Sunday at 2.30; on Monday and Tuesday at 10am, 10.15am, 2.30pm and 2.45pm. Meet at the Natural Reserve visitor centre in the village of Furlo di Acqualagna, via Flaminia n.36.
On Tuesday 1 November a hike up Monte Pietralata to see the woods where truffles grow is organized by the Pesaro chapter of the Club Alpino Italiano, the national mountaneering association. A guide will explain why near Acqualagna and Cagli ecosystem, trees and climate are perfect for truffles to fluorish. Meet at 8.30am at the Natural Reserve visitor centre in the village of Furlo di Acqualagna, via Flaminia n.36.
An observation of the golden eagle’s eyrie is offered too on Monday 1 November. Meet at 10am and 2 pm at the Natural Reserve visitor centre in the village of Furlo di Acqualagna, via Flaminia n.36. Guides will take visitors near the dam where a spotting scope is positioned and explain the golden eagle’s characteristics and behaviours. The walk will be flat and accessible to everybody.
Free admission to all the events. Reservation is required. Contact Natural Reserve Gola del Furlo visitor centre. Phone: 0721-700041. E-mail: riservafurlo@provincia.ps.it
Guests can also complete their journey into the Reserve’s nature by visiting the museum Lorenzo Mannozzi Torini where a large collection of stuffed animals, rocks and fossils is hosted. Free entry.
