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Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 December 2016: Visits to the nature museum and walks by the free audioguides
No guided walks are in programme in the Reserve during the week-end. But everybody can always hike on his own thanks to the Reserve’s great network of trails. Hikes in the protected area are free and vary from flat short strolls in the area of the roman tunnels and of the romanesque abbey to harder walks to the mountain summits from where it is possible to enjoy grandiose sights over the Apennines. Guests can also profit by the free audioguides provided by the Visitor Centre of the Natural Reserve, situated in the village of Furlo di Acqualagna, via Flaminia n.36. Opening times on Saturday and Sunday: 9.00 – 13.00 and 14.00 – 17.00. Guides are available in English as well as maps and guides detailing routes and day hikes. Phone 0721-700041. E-mail: riservafurlo@provincia.ps.it
At the Visitor Centre it is also possible to visit the Lorenzo Mannozzi Torini museum, unmissable for those who want to know nature and protected species living in the Reserve. The museum hosts a large collection of stuffed animals, like wolves, fallow-deers, birds of prey, and sections dedicated to rocks and fossils. An interactive software leads visitors millions of years back in an enjoyable journey to discover the geological and anthropological history of the Gola del Furlo. An observation system has been created to monitor and show from the museum the golden eagles’ eyries built on the crags in Monte Paganuccio. Opening times on Saturday and Sunday: 9.00 – 13.00 and 14.00 – 17.00. Free admittance.
Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 November 2016: Course on the wolf and overnight stay at the refuge
An exciting two-day course to discover the wolf with overnight stay at the refuge up Monte Paganuccio is the opportunity to visit the Reserve during the week-end. Meet on Saturday 26 November at 9am in Ca’ I Fabbri. Off-road vehicles are recommended to reach the refuge (700m). Return will be on Sunday at 3pm. The programme comprises hikes, lessons, sign tracking, observation and wolf howling. Reservation is required. The cost of 80 euros includes activities, lodging and meals served at the refuge. Contact the guide Paolo Giacchini. Phone: 3385231226. E-mail: pgiacchini@gmail.com
Alternative options to enjoy the Reserve are visiting the Lorenzo Mannozzi Torini nature museum where a large collection of stuffed animals, rocks and fossils can be admired and taking a free audioguide for a hike across the network of trails. The museum and the desk to get the audioguides are in the Nature Reserve visitor centre, in the village of Furlo di Acqualagna, via Flaminia n.36. Free entrance. Visiting times on Saturday and Sunday: from 9.00 to 13.00 and from 14.00 to 18.00. Phone: 0721-700041. E-mail: riservafurlo@provincia.ps.it
Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 November 2016: Visits to the nature museum and hikes across the Reserve by the free audioguides
The Gola del Furlo Nature Reserve has just been awarded by EU with the European Charter for Sustainable Tourism in protected areas. It was a great success to all the people and local stakeholders like Bonclerici House believing in the Reserve as an incomparable destination.
The week-end is the first opportunity to enjoy the Reserve after that important award. To visit the Lorenzo Mannozzi Torini nature museum. To take a free audioguide for a hike across the Reserve.
Visits to Lorenzo Mannozzi Torini nature museum. The museum hosts a large collection of stuffed animals, rocks and fossils. An interactive software leads visitors millions of years back in an enjoyable journey to discover Gola del Furlo’s geological and anthropological history. An observation system has been appointed to show from the museum the golden eagles’ eyries built on the crags in Monte Paganuccio. The museum is in the Nature Reserve visitor centre, in the village of Furlo di Acqualagna, via Flaminia n.36. Free entrance. Visiting times on Saturday and Sunday : from 9.00 to 13.00 and from 14.00 to 18.00. Phone: 0721-700041. E-mail: riservafurlo@provincia.ps.it
Hikes in the Nature Reserve with the free audioguides. The Nature Reserve Visitor Centre provides free audioguides in English to discover nature and history in the Reserve. Maps and guides detailing routes and day hikes are provided too. Hikes in the Reserve are free and vary from flat short strolls in the area of the roman tunnels and of the romanesque abbey to harder walks to the mountain summits from where it is possible to enjoy grandiose sights over the Apennines. The Gola del Furlo Nature Reserve Visitor Centre is in the village of Furlo di Acqualagna – via Flaminia n.36. Opening times on Saturday and Sunday: 9.00 – 13.00 and 14.00- 18.00. Phone: 0721-700041. E-mail: riservafurlo@provincia.ps.it
Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 November 2016: Autumn walks and golden eagle's observation
Autumn walks and two observation of the golden eagle’s eyrie are offered to visit the Reserve during the week-end.
Guided walks to enjoy the autumn colours by a flat itinerary across the Gola del Furlo are in programme on Saturday 12 November at 2.30pm and 2.45pm; and on Sunday 13 November at 10am, 10.15am, 2.30pm and 2.45pm. 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. Meet 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 on Sunday 13 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 characteristicts 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. Visiting times: 9.00 – 13.00 and 14.00 – 18.00.
Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 November 2016: Autumn walks and observation of the golden eagle's eyrie
The programme offered in the week-end to enjoy the Reserve comprises autumn walks in the canyon and the observation of the golden eagle’s eyrie.
Guided walks to enjoy nature and the autumn colours by a flat itinerary across the Gola del Furlo are in programme on Saturday 5 November at 2.30pm and 2.45pm; and on Sunday 6 November at 10am, 10.15am, 2.30pm and 2.45pm. 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. Meet 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 on Sunday 6 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 characteristicts 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. Visiting times: 9.00 – 13.00 and 14.00 – 18.00.
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.
Sunday 23 October 2016: Autumn walk and visits to the museum
In the afternoon the guided walk “Meraviglie d’autunno alla Gola del Furlo” will take visitors to enjoy the autumn colours by a flat itinerary along the dam and across the canyon, an opportunity to discover also the Reserve’s history and wilderness. Meet at 2.30pm at the Natural Reserve of Gola del Furlo visitor centre in the village of Furlo di Acqualagna, via Flaminia n.36.
Free admission. 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.
Sunday 16 October 2016: Autumn walks to enjoy the Reserve
Two autumn colourful walks across the Reserve are in program, perfect for soaking up the season. 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.
In the morning a guided walk to Monte Pietralata’s panoramic terrace is the opportunity offered to admire the striking autumn colours and dramatic vistas of the Furlo gorge. Meet at 9.30 at the Natural Reserve of Gola del Furlo visitor centre in the village of Furlo di Acqualagna, via Flaminia n.36. Visitors are recommended not to come by low vehicles as the distance to cover to the refuge on Monte Pietralata is on a mountain road. Wear hiking attire. Return will be around 1pm. Botanists and ornithologists will explain the sorts of plants and flowers and talk about the birds, such as the golden eagle, which can be observed in the protected area.
In the afternoon the guided walk “Meraviglie d’autunno alla Gola del Furlo” will take visitors to enjoy the autumn colours by a flat itinerary along the dam and across the canyon, an opportunity to discover also the Reserve’s history and wilderness. Meet at 3pm at the Natural Reserve of Gola del Furlo visitor centre in the village of Furlo di Acqualagna, via Flaminia n.36.
Free admission. Reservation is required for both events. Contact Natural Reserve Gola del Furlo visitor centre. Phone: 0721-700041. E-mail: riservafurlo@provincia.ps.it
Sunday 9 October 2016: Guided walk to enjoy the autumn colours
In the afternoon the guided walk “Meraviglie d’autunno alla Gola del Furlo” will take visitors to enjoy the autumn colours by a flat itinerary along the dam, a perfect opportunity to discover also the Reserve’s history and wilderness. Meet at 3 pm at the Natural Reserve of Gola del Furlo visitor centre in the village of Furlo di Acqualagna, via Flaminia n.36. Length of the walk: about 6 kms round trip.
Free admission. Reservation is required. Contact Natural Reserve Gola del Furlo visitor centre. Phone: 0721-700041. E-mail: riservafurlo@provincia.ps.it
Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 October 2016: Visits to the nature museum and free audioguides for hikes in the Reserve
Profit by the sunny weekend to enjoy the Reserve. Visit the Lorenzo Mannozzi Torini nature museum. Take a free audioguide for a hike to one of the Reserve’s most scenic destinations.
Visits to Lorenzo Mannozzi Torini nature museum. The museum hosts a large collection of stuffed animals, rocks and fossils. An interactive software leads visitors millions of years back in an enjoyable journey to discover Gola del Furlo’s geological and anthropological history. An observation system has been created to show from the museum the golden eagles’ eyries built on the crags in Monte Paganuccio. The museum is in the Nature Reserve visitor centre, in the village of Furlo di Acqualagna, via Flaminia n.36. Free entrance. Visiting times: from Monday to Sunday 9.00 – 13.00 and 14.00- 18.00; on Tuesday and Wednsday 9.00 – 13.00. Phone: 0721-700041. E-mail: riservafurlo@provincia.ps.it
Hikes in the Nature Reserve with the free audioguides. The Nature Reserve Visitor Centre provides free audioguides in English to discover nature and history in the Reserve. Maps and guides detailing routes and day hikes are provided too. Hikes in the Reserve are free and vary from flat short strolls in the area of the roman tunnels and of the romanesque abbey to harder walks to the mountain summits from where it is possible to enjoy grandiose sights over the Apennines. The Gola del Furlo Nature Reserve Visitor Centre is in the village of Furlo di Acqualagna – via Flaminia n.36. Opening times: from Monday to Sunday 9.00 – 13.00 and 14.00- 18.00; on Tuesday and Wednsday 9.00 – 13.00. Phone: 0721-700041. E-mail: riservafurlo@provincia.ps.it