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See Europe the
Sweet Way with La Dolce Via!
Mountain
Travel Sobek’s New Biking &
Walking Division
In Europe, living well is nearly an art form. Italians call
it la dolce vita “the sweet life.” This relaxed, unpretentious way of living
also characterizes Mountain Travel Sobek’s new biking and walking programs in
Europe, a recently formed division of the adventure company that has been aptly
named La Dolce Via. Mountain Travel Sobek employees Massimo Prioreschi and Paolo
Balduzzi, directors of the new La Dolce Via, have years of experience, and a
passion for exploring Europe by bike with some of the world’s finest biking
companies. Recently, they developed their own biking company, La Dolce Via for
Mountain Travel Sobek. In addition to MTS’s current walking trips in Tuscany,
Umbria, Italy’s Lake District, and Provence, a series of biking tours in
Burgundy, Provence, Dordogne, and the Loire Valley have been developed for the
new division. The tours are five to six days in length and include 25-35 miles
of cycling per day. Some tours are over level terrain and are easily managed by
anyone in reasonably good shape. La Dolce Via also offers more challenging bike
tours over rolling terrain, with a few long climbs. Walking trips include three
to six hours of walking/hiking per day over rolling terrain. Traveling by bike or on foot, participants will soak up each
new place in the company of expert guides, exploring the area’s subtleties at
an easy pace. And, naturally, each area’s fine wines and delicious cuisine will
also be sampled. Each trip has been designed to offer an authentic culinary
experience, an exploration of the subtle nuances and flavors that make that region
unique. And after a day of cycling or walking, participants will relax in
charming hotels, villas, or inns chosen for their character, comfort, cuisine,
and location. “La Dolce Via reflects the Mountain Travel Sobek commitment
to quality and excellent service while highlighting the way we travel,” said
Massimo Prioreschi. “It’s the best of both worlds: the independence to explore
at your own pace and the chance to share your discoveries with close companions
and new friends. Travel is not just getting from A to B, but the series of
adventures you experience along the way.” Edited by Melissa Berg |
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