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PRESS RELEASE (8/01/2014)
From Thursday, Jan. 9, will resume the excursions of “Loano not only sea”, a program curated by the Loano section of the C.A.I.. under the auspices of the’Department of Tourism, Culture and Sports of the City of Loano.
The 2014 calendar proposes throughout 46 rides mostly exploring the Loanese and Savona hinterland, although there will be no shortage of excursions to the Imperiese, Genovese and Cuneo areas.
La prima walk of the new year proposes an easy and affordable hike for everyone. “Getting to know Toirano” is the theme of the excursion, which will touch on the famous Caves, the charming Old Town, the Ethnographic Museum of the Varatella Valley, the underground Sanctuary of Santa Lucia, the characteristic hamlets, and more. The excursion will close with a tasty snack.
The walking time of the loop route is four hours. Departure is at 8:30 a.m.. The meeting place for the departure of the excursions. has been moved, for organizational reasons, from CAI Square (in front of the Pentagonal Tower) to Valerga Square (market square).
“After the excellent performance in 2013 (which saw an average attendance of more than 38 people per field trip!)," explains Beppe Peretti hiking companion of the CAI of Loano - we hope that 2014 will also be a year full of participation and opportunities to walk in harmony, to feel good together and to know and appreciate more and more of our territory.”
“Loano not only sea celebrates its 20th edition this year. – says the Mayor of Loano, Luigi Pignocca - Year after year this initiative has grown and consolidated, enriching the tourist offer of our area. The walks also provide an important opportunity for socialization and contribute to the preservation of nature trails. Our thanks go to the C.A.I. members of Loano, who every year with great competence and passion promote this initiative, spurred on by the always wide adherence to the project.”
“The program," explains Councillor for Tourism, Remo Zaccaria - is an invitation to discover, accompanied by the expert guides of the C.A.I. Loano, the landscapes and nature that characterize our hinterland, rich in ancient villages and pleasant paths through the beautiful Mediterranean scrub. And not only that. This year trips outside the province and region are also planned, as well as boat trips. Nature trails will alternate with artistic ones, touching woods, valleys, caves, fortresses, chapels, shelters, churches and museums.”
The guided walks are totally free of charge and can be taken by everyone, at any age. Participants in the walks will be found without prior notice on the days indicated in the program, possibly with their own cars at the indicated time.
For non-CAI members, personal accident insurance is compulsory and must be taken out by calling Laura Panicucci tel. 019 672366, cell. 349 7854220, if absent Angela Pisoni, cell. 348 7244320, by noon on the day before the excursion. Without Insurance you will not be able to participate in the excursion.{:}
