Galatro is an old spa now replaced by a modern hotel with a large swimming pool and other dipping pools. The waters are filled with minerals to help alleviate illness.

Our trek takes us along the Fermano watercourse that looks tame at the start but as you venture into the heart you will see that the water travels through narrow granite gorges as it takes on its frenzied wild passage downstream. Our path continues along a narrow, exposed shaded sloping hillside lush with vegetation of a flora composed mainly of trachelium by the delicate violet flower in summer, clinging to the oak trees creating scenes of green, purple, and other brilliant colors as the seasonal weather allows. Here and there heathers cling to the rocky walls amongst the mosses, and abundant elm and ash trees.

This old, falling apart, deserted mountain trail leads you along the lower section of the mountain above the rivers bottom. However, from a certain point onward it becomes necessary to confront the river bed with caution. Adrenaline rises as you become focused on the task at hand, which amplifies the beauty as you become immersed in the surroundings.

Upon arriving back near the hotel, descending the overgrown passage besides the old abandoned spa building, one reaches the river bottom where downstream a pond has been created to capture the 42 deg thermal water running out of the stone wall into the pond. Heat your body to relax those tired muscles and then dip into the cool river water to refresh yourself. Out of this world and one with Mother Nature. A historical thermal challenging adventure not to be missed.

Typical Itinerary: Trekking, River Trekking

Location: Galatro

Transportation: Truck, Van or Bus

Distance: From Grand Hotel President 40 Km.

Time: 6 hrs. to go and return

Meal: Lunch provided

Required Gear: Runners, socks, hat, t-shirt, shorts, bathing suit, back pack, water

Activity: River Trekking What You See: Typical views, plants, trees, mountains, rivers, waterfalls

Difficulty: Level 3, Moderate trekking with obstacles, rocks and water Level 4, Difficult trekking with many obstacles, rocks and water and long times