\nThe oldest mountains in Italy, the hidden pearls of the south. On their slopes lives the symbol of the Pollino Park, the loricate pine (Pinus heldreichii)
\nA journey into the wild beauty of the Apennines that will take us over 2000m between the Ionian and Tyrrhenian seas to one of the most unspoilt areas in Europe.<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n
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A four-day journey through wild landscapes, peaks above 2000m and the oldest trees in Italy. The loricate pine only lives here between Calabria and Basilicata. This trip allows you to visit places that are unique for these latitudes. Photography sessions at sunset in an easy-to-medium effort trek that will allow us to fully experience the disruptive nature of the Pollino National Park for three days. The fourth day will be dedicated to visiting Matera and the ‘Sassi’, a Unesco heritage site.<\/p>\n
Programme (1-4 June 2023)<\/h3>\n
A briefing (video call) will be organised in order to get to know the group’s needs, share logistical aspects (car, travel) and inform about the daily activities.<\/p>\n
The tour does not use a shared minivan, participants will use their own car.<\/strong><\/p>\n Car rental can be organised on request (Bari airport)<\/strong><\/p>\n June 1<\/strong><\/p>\n Meeting of participants at Rifugio Fasanelli, h 3.30pm – (Rotonda, PT: 3 hrs drive from Bari airport)<\/p>\n Briefing of the trip, equipment check and accommodation in the refuge. June 2<\/strong><\/p>\n An excursion of medium difficulty to visit and photograph the Pollino plain and Serra Dolcedorme. June 3<\/strong><\/p>\n Departure after breakfast for easy hike in the Pollino, we can photograph it from another angle from the Serra delle Ciavole. June 4<\/strong><\/p>\n Breakfast in B&B. Journey themes<\/strong><\/p>\n Landscape and nature photography, night photography, sunset, blue hour, reportage photography.<\/p>\n Engagement<\/strong><\/p>\n Training is required for hikes of 4 hours per day and 5\/600m of altitude difference.<\/p>\n To assess your hiking experience and required skills, please call us: we will be happy to help you.<\/p>\n Required equipment<\/strong><\/p>\n SLR\/mirrorless camera and\/or other photo\/video devices.<\/p>\n Recommended lenses: Wide angle, telephoto.<\/p>\n Recommended filters: Digradant, big stopper (8-10 stop ND), polariser.<\/p>\n Tripod.<\/p>\n Comfortable hiking clothing, hiking boots. Windbreaker, cap, gloves (the Pollino exceeds 2200m altitude).<\/p>\n Photographic or trekking backpack.<\/p>\n IMPORTANT NOTE<\/strong><\/p>\n Before departure, the guide contacts all participants for useful information about the trip and the necessary equipment. Group tour (min. 6, max. 8 persons): 4 days, 3 nights<\/strong><\/p>\n PAYMENT POLICY, BOOKINGS AND PENALTIES:<\/strong><\/p>\n Payments: 30% deposit on booking, balance 30 days before departure date.<\/p>\n Cancellation fee: 30 % of the participation fee (100 % for cancellations less than 20 days before departure date)[\/vc_column_text][vc_tta_tabs][vc_tta_section title=”FEE INCLUDES” tab_id=”1639584461946-b662a358-65dc”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n Excursion as planned, organisation and assistance in preparing the programme by SUMMIT-8 <\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”FEE DOES NOT INCLUDE” tab_id=”1639584863041-12cf20c7-4372″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n Transfers to and from meeting place – Rifugio Fasanelli [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_tabs][vc_column_text]Informazioni e prenotazioni<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nShort walk and photo session at Piano di Ruggio.
\nSunset exit to photograph the loricate pines from the Malvento belvedere.
\nDinner and overnight stay at the refuge (possible night photography session).<\/p>\n
\nThis is one of the most significant places on the Pollino where the largest loricate pines in the region live.
\nPacked lunch and dinner.
\nSunset photo session in the magnificent scenery of the Serra Dolcedorme and Mount Pollino.
\nReturn with headlamps along the outward path.
\nOvernight stay in a refuge.<\/p>\n
\nReturn in the early afternoon, packed lunch\/coffee along the transfer route.
\nTransfer to Matera (approx. 2.5 hours by car).
\nAccommodation in B&B and briefing before the evening outing.
\nDinner in Matera and sunset \/ blue hour photo session of the city of stones from different perspectives.
\nOvernight stay in B&B.<\/p>\n
\nVisit to the city of Matera and reportage photography sessions, among unique alleys and architecture.
\nLunch in town (optional) and end of activity. (Approx. at 1 pm).<\/p>\n
\nThe programme may be subject to change at the sole discretion of the guide depending on weather conditions and the technical level of the participants.
\nIn the event of changes to the programme, for reasons beyond the guide’s control, any additional costs will be divided between the participants.<\/p>\nGeneral information<\/h3>\n
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\n Duration<\/strong><\/td>\n Destination<\/strong><\/td>\n Start<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n 4 days \/ 3 nights<\/td>\n Italy, Basilicata :\u00a0 Pollino Park and Matera<\/strong><\/td>\n June 1September tbd<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n COST PER PERSON (double room): 590 \u20ac<\/h3>\n
Early booking promotion:\u00a0 490 \u20ac<\/h2>\n
\nAccompaniment and teaching by Mirko Sotgiu, professional photographer and mid-mountain guide
\nCommon safety and first aid equipment
\nAccompanying person’s transfer\/accommodation costs
\nAssistance throughout the programme
\nOvernight stay and breakfast in hotel\/refuge
\n1 dinner in refuge.<\/p>\n
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\nInternal transfers (micro transfers in the Park, transfer to Matera where the tour ends).
\nPhotographic equipment, clothing and trekking gear.
\nLunches and drinks. Excluding a packed dinner for sunset on day 2.
\nTrip cancellation insurance.
\nExtras and everything not mentioned in “the price includes”.<\/p>\n