the gorgon

Gorgona, ultima isola carcere del Mediterraneo: sai che é presente una colonia penale agricola in stato di semi libertá, basata sui principi della rieducazione?

Vieni a visitarla con noi, camminando nella sua rigogliosa natura, fra letture del libro e racconti.

Island can be visited exclusively with an environmental hiking guide.


Gorgona Island

da €65 a persona


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DifficultyEasy

DifficultyEasy

Itinerary on dirt roads, mule tracks and/or wide paths with a smooth surface and without obstacles to the passage or technical difficulties. Length up to 15 km and/or maximum positive difference in altitude of 500 m.

Length approximately 9 km


LENGTH

The length of a route is calculated using paper maps and GPS equipment. The measurement reported is always indicated in kilometers (km).

Difference in altitude approximately 300m


DIFFERENCE IN HEIGHT

The positive difference in altitude represents the total sum of the climbs along the route and is calculated using paper maps and GPS. The measurement reported is always indicated in meters (m).
Suitable for beginners: YES
Max 25 persone
Children allowed
Dogs not allowed
Include - Organizzazione - Guida Ambientale Escursionista abilitata alla professione per L.R 42 del 23/03/2000 e successive mod – motonave da Livorno a Gorgona A/R; – tassa Parco dell’Arcipelago Toscano Escluso Pranzo al sacco e acqua, e ciò che non è menzionato sopra

Plan

Days: Saturday and Monday

 

Departure from

Departure time

Arrival at

Arrival time

1 there - March 31

Leghorn

8.45

Gorgon, last agriculture penal colony in Mediterrean Sea

10.00

Gorgon, last agriculture penal colony in Mediterrean Sea

15.00

Leghorn

16.15

1 Apr – 31 May

Leghorn

8.45

Gorgon, last agriculture penal colony in Mediterrean Sea

10.00

Gorgon, last agriculture penal colony in Mediterrean Sea

17.00

Leghorn

18.15

1 Jun – 30 Sep

Leghorn

8.15

Gorgon, last agriculture penal colony in Mediterrean Sea

9.30

Gorgon, last agriculture penal colony in Mediterrean Sea

18.15

Leghorn

19.30

 

Technical details of the excursion easy walking route on dirt roads, length about 10 km; average uphill difference in altitude 250 m; average walking time 3h30'; since the island is entirely within a prison it is NOT possible to move individually on the territory or move away from the group during the visit; It is NOT possible to disembark cameras and video cameras or cell phones, which will be collected before disembarking. Swimming will be possible at the end of the excursion. Gym shoes are mandatory for the excursion on foot.

 

How a typical day unfolds:

  • boarding from 7.45 at the Elba pier (for exact times see the table below)
  • 8:15/8:45: off we go!!!
  • at 9.25/10.00 approx. we arrive in Gorgona: the guides take care of the formalities related to the House of Detention and then accompany us to the canteen and the Agents' Canteen, where the services are located. After a short logistical stop, the guides divide us into two/three smaller visiting groups that will proceed along the same itinerary at a suitable distance: it will be possible to visit the entire island or concentrate on its north-western portion with easy walking itineraries along dirt roads (length from 6 to 10 km)
  • At lunchtime we will stop in the shade of the holm oak grove to eat a packed lunch which can be purchased individually or booked when booking the trip.
  • After lunch we will continue the journey to conclude it in the pretty little port, where, depending on the season, it will be possible to go for a swim*.
  • at 3:00 pm (or 5:00 pm or 6:30 pm) we will re-board the ship bound for Livorno, where we will arrive around 4:30 pm (6:15 pm / 7:00 pm)

 

Possibility for lunch:

  • Self-managed packed lunch: for all groups except on request for team building groups
  • Lunch baskets prepared on board: it is possible to book lunch baskets when booking the visit at a cost of €10 each (2 sandwiches with various cold cuts, sweet snack, 1 fruit, 1/2l water, fruit juice or 25cc wine brick). In this case they are prepared by the on-board cook and delivered before disembarkation.
  • Cestini lunch preparati da Lasca la Randa: puó includere specialitá locali da €35/persona

How to reach

Ritrovo al Porto Mediceo, Molo Elba (altre info saranno comunicate ai partecipanti 36h prima


What to Keep in Mind

Booking Terms and
Cancellation

The reservation will be made upon receipt of payment and correctly entered data.

Cancellation by the customer can only be made via email info@lascalaranda.com and is to be considered valid only if confirmed in writing.

In case of withdrawal from the contract by the traveler before departure, for any reason, even unforeseen and supervening, a penalty will be charged. The amount of the penalties is quantified as follows:

  • from the day after booking up to 60 days no penalty
  • from 59 to 0 days before departure 100% penalty

Change of name (transfer of contract) within 10 days of the excursion date.

The summons is sent 36 hours before departure via whatsapp. Please save our telephone contact and do not wait for an early summons.

What to Bring
Technical trekking clothing, trekking shoes, trekking backpack, water at least 1l per person, packed lunch (unless otherwise specified). Since it is a Prison Island: Mandatory: valid identity document to be left with the authorities upon disembarkation and taken back upon return. Any photo/video recording equipment, including cell phones, must be left on the ferry, for safety reasons . No animals allowed. No moving freely on the island without an Environmental Guide or moving away from the group. Bathing will be possible at the discretion of the Prison Administration . Hiking shoes are required for the hike. Booking with release of personal data (name, surname, place and date of birth, full address of residence). The excursion will be cancelled only in case of bad weather for which the company informs us that the ferry cannot depart and in case of a Prime Ministerial Decree. In these cases the date will be postponed, the booking remains valid for each of you who accepts the new date, otherwise the amount will be refunded.
 
Important note

We remind all those who book a visit to Gorgona Island that the island itself is a prison and that the checks to which the personal data of the participants are subjected are carried out by the Penitentiary Police in order to highlight people who have pending charges and who will NOT be authorized to disembark.

Although we send the personal data to the prison as soon as we receive it, the prison office in charge does not always communicate the possible denial of disembarkation in sufficient time to be able to replace the booked people who were not admitted with other people: in this case the sums already paid for the visit CANNOT be refunded.

For this reason, we invite all interested parties to immediately verify their position: if you believe that your name may NOT be allowed to disembark, check with your lawyer; the criminal record may not be relevant for the purposes of the "SDI" checks which refer to the " INVESTIGATION SYSTEM " DATA BASE accessible exclusively to the Police Forces but not to the Court and Lawyers, who CANNOT update it even in the event of complete resolution of the judicial process. To cancel from this Database, it is necessary to make a written request with R/R to the Police Chief of your place of residence.

In case of refusal, you can indicate a replacement name as soon as possible.


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