Free Guided Tour to Monte Lanaro in the Carso

[Info Point]

For all Scientists and ICTP Guests:

 

Free guided walking tour of the Natural Reserve Park of Monte Lanaro in 
the Carso near Trieste on Saturday 29 August!

You will visit the Natural Reserve Park Monte Lanaro which is situated 
in the Carso to the north of Opicina.

Monte Lanaro is a hilly area 545 m above sea level, mostly covered by 
forest. From there you can enjoy an incredible view of the area.

There will be a guide who will accompany the group and illustrate in 
English and Italian the geographic morphology of the area, some rare 
species of the flora that cannot easily be found in other parts of the 
region and some animals such as the wild cat, the deer, the wild boar, 
the jackal and the brown bear from nearby Slovenia. After the walk,  you 
will be taken to a local farm where you will have the opportunity of 
tasting some local wines, cheeses and hams.

 

*Programme: The meeting point is at 8:30  in Piazza Oberdan with the 
guide. There will be a free bus that will take you to the Carso where 
the guided tour will start. *

*The excursion will take 2 hours and is accessible to all.You should 
wear comfortable shoes, preferably sneakers or trekking shoes, take a 
rucksack with a jacket/umbrella (in case it rains) and a small bottle of 
water.*

*At 11:30 you will be taken to a typical village where you can taste 
some local wines, typical homemade cheeses and hams. Return time to 
Piazza Oberdan is scheduled at 13:00.*

 

*There are only 15 seats available for ICTP since the Tour is offered by 
the Province of Trieste.*

*If you are interested, you should come to the Info Point and book as 
soon as possible.
Seats will be distributed on a first-come first-served basis. Deadline 
on Thursday 27 August before 12:00. *

 

Thank you

Info Point

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