Una mattinata alla scoperta delle Gravine di Laterza e Ginosa

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On the morning of **Friday, November 1st**, come discover the **Laterza & Ginosa ravines** on a journey through nature and history that will reveal the most characteristic aspects of these fascinating karst landscapes.

We will begin by exploring the wild nature of the **Laterza Ravine**, a gigantic canyon rich with lush vegetation and a **treasure trove of biodiversity**, with its imposing vertical walls that trace this ancient prehistoric river. Along the route, geological, zoological, and botanical aspects will be explained, with stops at the most scenic viewpoints to admire the different habitats of the ravine that tell us about these fairy-tale landscapes.

In the second part of the morning, we will move to the nearby **Ginosa Ravine**, which is more characterized by anthropic aspects, with its **cave-houses** carved into the limestone rock. Here, the activity will be hybrid: in the initial part it will have the characteristics of a guided tour, then, in the second part, it will become a nature excursion. We will explore the wonders of this ancient village, with its paved streets and characteristic terraces, the Belvedere that offers a breathtaking view of the ravine, and the Rione Casale, a charming district with traditional architectures that reflect the history and culture of the place, and the suggestive **Rivolta Rupestrian Village**, with its dwellings carved into the rock that will transport us to a distant past and the Rupestrian Church of Santa Sofia, an authentic gem embedded in the rock.

Don't miss the opportunity to experience this extraordinary day that combines history, nature, and taste in one day!

**Meeting time**: 09:30 AM
**Meeting point**: Oasi Lipu Gravina di Laterza Visitor Center
**Duration**: approximately 4.5 hours
**Difficulty**: Hiking (E)
**Elevation gain**: 500 m (Laterza) – 300 m (Ginosa)

**AGE**
Not less than 9 years old, accustomed to easy-medium difficulty hikes.

**PRICE**
Laterza and Ginosa ravine excursion: **€20.00 per person**

Transportation and particularly the transfer from Laterza to Ginosa must be done using one's own means.

The excursions and/or activities will be conducted by environmental hiking guides registered with the National AIGAE Registry (www.aigae.org), professionals operating in the sector according to Law 4/2013. Likewise, the guided tours will be conducted by authorized tourist guides.

All our guides are covered by Professional RC insurance.

During the excursions and guided tours, photographs and/or video recordings will be taken that may appear on public domain sites and will be used by the organization for promotional purposes regarding the activity itself. Participation in the excursion implies consent to the publication of this material.

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**Included:**
- Excursion and visit of the ravine with a licensed guide
- Insurance coverage
- First Aid Kit

**Excluded:**
- Transportation
- Water (participants must bring their own)
- Meals
- Trekking equipment
- Photography equipment
- Anything not expressly listed under "included"

**Recommended:**
- Running shoes with grooves or trekking shoes
- Backpack
- Water (at least 1 liter)
- Hat
- Comfortable and season-appropriate clothing
- Insect repellent
- Sunscreen
- Scrupulously follow the instructions of the guides, cooperate with them for the success of the excursion and be supportive of decisions made, especially in case of necessity.
- Maintain disciplined and correct behavior, according to standards of civil education.
- Avoid unnecessary and harmful actions towards the environment where the excursion takes place (leaving any kind of waste, picking flowers, breaking branches or carving trunks, making noise, disturbing wildlife, lighting fires, etc.)
- Follow the itinerary determined by the guides and their "pace" without ever going ahead; never stray from the group or undertake personal initiatives; do not involve or be involved in personal initiatives by individual hikers.
- Guides are the only ones authorized to decide on any route or program changes and have the right to cancel the excursion and/or activity or to return if they encounter any problems that may endanger the entire group.

**For information and reservations:**
+39 3394591656 (Francesco)
+39 3482315005 (Liliana)
Web: explovery.it/una-mattina-al...