Sunset Yoga on Monte Autore: Guided Mountain Hike and Yoga Practice

Description

An afternoon combining walk and yoga to enjoy the sunset over the Simbruini mountains. The outing includes a mindful ascent to Monte Autore (1,855 m), panoramic stops and, at dusk, a sensory Hatha Yoga session designed to enhance breath awareness and silence at altitude.

Route details

• Distance: 9 km (round trip)
• Total elevation gain: 450 m
• Maximum altitude: 1,855 m
• Minimum altitude: 1,550 m
• Estimated duration: 5 hours 30 minutes
• Difficulty: medium (suitable for hikers accustomed to mountain ascents)

Meeting point and logistics

Meeting at 14:00 at Livata Cafè. Participants will move by car to Campo dell'Osso and start the hike at 14:30. Activity concludes around 20:00 after the sunset yoga practice.

What to bring

• Sturdy hiking boots suitable for mountain trails
• Yoga or meditation mat
• Layered clothing: light fleece and windproof jacket
• Sun hat and sunscreen
• At least 2 L of water and energy snacks

Learning and natural highlights

Along the route there will be short naturalistic briefings: identifying animal signs, basic geology of the Simbruini and observation of high-altitude habitats such as ancient beech woods and alpine meadows frequented by butterflies and raptors. The yoga practice focuses on breath, inner listening and relaxation in nature.

Instructors and guide

The activity is led by a mixed team: sensory Hatha Yoga with Flavia Negozio (Hatha Yoga and Yogatherapy instructor) and the hiking component guided by Samuele Giancarlini (licensed mountain guide and environmental educator).

Registration, fees and contacts

Fee: €25 per person. This includes the guide, yoga session, naturalistic briefings and organizational support. Payment by cash or PayPal. New participants must complete a registration form declaring fitness for the route and reporting any special needs.

• Organizer: Samuele Giancarlini
• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: Samuele +39 334 8302603 – Flavia +39 320 4108053
• Location: Monte Autore (municipalities of Subiaco and Vallepietra, RM)

This event is an ideal mix of trekking and wellbeing for those seeking an outdoor experience that combines physical activity, nature observation and restorative practices.