IN THE TREETOPS

Trudging around museums and churches with the adults can be tiring for young visitors. After diligently touring all the major sites why not treat the children to some outdoor fun on this exhilarating excursion to the woods? Energetic adventure-seekers will have a blast as they climb up steps, walk along moving footbridges, jump across nets and swing through the trees.

Located between Settignano and Fiesole, in the countryside hills just outside Florence, this adventure park offers a green respite, allowing visitors to take a break from the tourist bustle and confusion of city life. Combining physical exercise, excitement and a healthy natural environment, this activity is sure to be unforgettable for all members of the family – whatever their age. Depending on height and level of fitness, participants may choose between increasingly difficult trails which are suited to everyone aged 6+. At three, seven and ten metres above the ground, five different routes unwind with progressively challenging tasks and exercises. Adults and children will put their abilities, strength and courage to the test as they try to keep their balance on swinging planks, walk along tightropes, cling to liane and cross bridges using their arm power. Between each suspended pathway are wooden platforms which allow climbers to relax, recharge their batteries and catch their breath. Strapped in harnesses, families will enjoy a safe, energizing experience.

Young visitors with a minimum height of 140 centimetres (calculated foot to wrist with arms raised) may take the easiest 3-metre-high Piton route and have fun snaking through suspended barrels, jumping on cobweb-like nets and moving along Tyrolean zip lines. More daring participants with a minimum height of 160 centimetres might like to select the 10-metre-high Cobra itinerary featuring a challenging Tarzan jump, pathways with swinging brackets and scary bridges linked by platforms placed at intervals from each other. The 7-metre-high Mamba path is the most difficult of all and is intended for the fittest, most agile and fearless of adults.

An airsoft shooting station and airsoft adventure path are also on the premises. Here players may test their precision skills by shooting targets with spherical plastic pellets launched via replica weapons.

You can count on half a day of vigorous physical exertion and fresh country air to bolster the merry holiday mood before serving another spoonful of city culture.