Castro and the San Defendente Hermitage

Beautiful hike, between nature and history, starting from the town of Castro, an enchanting village nestled on the shores of Lake Iseo. We will travel along ancient roads and splendid woods, until we reach the hermitage, located in an extraordinary panoramic position overlooking the lake and the mountains on the Brescia shore.

Nature and fantastic views will accompany us on this satisfying excursion!

Difficulty: E

Difference in altitude: 500 D+

Duration: all day

Packed lunch

Cost €25

The fee includes: accompaniment with a professional guide, planning and management of the excursion, notes on the flora, fauna and geology of the surrounding environment, notes on walking techniques on the terrain encountered during the excursion, customer accident insurance, insurance in case of recovery, satellite messaging in case of emergency.

The fee does not include: packed lunch, costs for any shared transport, anything not included in the "the fee includes" heading.

Meeting: 9:00 am in Castro, BG.

The customer must present himself at the meeting point or at the starting point of the excursion at the time indicated in the communication that will follow after registration.

Upon completion of registration, the customer will be added to a temporary WhatsApp group which will be used for service communications, updates and useful information for the excursion.

Mandatory material

Boots or walking boots, no sneakers;

Hiking backpack with a minimum capacity of 20lt with wide shoulder straps, ergonomic backrest and waist belt for weight distribution;

Clothing in relation to the season and the weather, in any case it is always advisable to dress in layers and with long trousers;

Rain jacket;

Mandatory minimum water reserve of one and a half liters, mineral salts and/or supplements recommended;

Food to your taste and liking.

What you could add to your backpack:

Replacement shirt and socks;

A small microfiber towel;

Front light;

First aid kit with blister plasters;

Personal glass;