Caving / Mine Exploration

Why stop at exploring the surface of the earth of Tuscany when 75 Avventura offers you the chance to safely explore the ground beneath your feet? Our guides know every corner of the cave and mine systems of the Colline Metallifere (metal hills) and they are willing to share this magical world of caverns and narrow pathways with you. Prepare to discover the unique underground ecosystems found in caves as you feel the thrill of entering places that only a select few have the courage to enter.

We offer two possibilities for a guided caving experience in Tuscany:

1. "Horizontal Tour" - half day (ca. 2.5 hours)

Our no-ropes needed, family-friendly tours are designed to accommodate everyone capable of walking short distances and bending at the waist. A combination of short walks in the open air of the Nature Reserve "Cornate e Fosini" with visits to natural caves and man-made mines dating back to Etruscan times. Our guides can reveal the many faces of this subterranean universe: the history, the legends, the science and, of course, the fun! The caves and mines are of various dimensions (from very large and open to the occasional tight squeeze) so there is something for everyone.

2. "Vertical Tour" - full day (ca. 5 hours)

This experience is a full-day commitment as it first requires a lesson in a controlled environment and practical experience with the ropes, techniques and rigging systems needed to perform the vertical descent. Once participants are able to perform competently and safely, they will join their guide in the vertical pit cave descent. For adventure seekers, this is a great day of fun in, and under, Tuscany!