11th Festival of the Giant Chestnut - Autumn Flavours in the Natisone Valleys
Tarcetta e Pegliano
Organised by Associazione Culturale Tarcetta
Eleventh edition of the Festival of the Giant Chestnut in Tarcetta and Pegliano, in the municipality of Pulfero, a day dedicated to the monumental chestnut tree of the Natisone Valleys. It is organised by the Associazione Culturale Tarcetta and the kiosk opens at 8:30 and stays open until sunset. The morning offers three events: the Tarcetta - Castagno Gigante uphill race with G.S. Azzida, the guided excursion to the centuries-old chestnut tree of Pegliano with a stop at the little church of San Donato, and the walk Risveglia il tuo Respiro, among breathing, mindful movement and walking in the green. Those taking part in the walks get reduced-price entry to the Grotta di San Giovanni d'Antro. From 1 pm the festival turns to flavours: pastasciutta prepared by the Alpini group of Pulfero, roast chestnuts, ribolla and a small market of local products.
Timetable: 08:30 8:30 am kiosk opens, active until sunset 9:00 am meeting point for the Tarcetta - Castagno Gigante uphill race, in collaboration with G.S. Azzida, start at 10:30 am 9:00 am excursion to the giant chestnut tree, meeting at 8:45 am in the square of via Tarcetta 96: 7.5 km loop, elevation gain +400/-400 m, duration about 4 hours, cost 10 euros (children up to 12 years 5 euros), booking required, maximum 20 places, trekking shoes required, poles recommended; in case of bad weather the excursion may be postponed 9:30 am meeting and 10:00 am start of Risveglia il tuo Respiro at the square of Tarcetta, open to all, limited places; comfortable layered clothing, shoes with good grip, water and a small mat or towel recommended 1:00 pm pastasciutta, roast chestnuts, ribolla and market of local products Participants in the uphill race and walks have reduced-price access to the Grotta di San Giovanni d'Antro Info: www.grottadantro.it
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