Garfagnana Adventures
Rupert Yates-Bell
Owner and Director
The company is run and operated by Rupert Yates-Bell, who after a many years of travelling the world and tour leading with major UK operators, found the Garfagnana in the late 1990’s, he fell in love with the mountains, the location, loved the people and culture, & so... stayed on in Garfagnana, making his home here in the Serchio Valley in the Northern area of Tuscany.
Rupert is a trained and "qualified" Italian > :Guida Ambientale Escursionistica ! or GAE, and also has the UK Mountain Leaders summer and winter qualification. He is also a trained Italian Accompagnatore di MTB / a qualified mountain bike leader. But it is not only the qualifications that count, but more so the 18 years of leading groups worldwide. From Tuscany, Slovakia, Poland, Spain, Morocco and Nepal to name a few destinations that he has lead groups for treks and bike tours.
He can be found now to be leading more of the trips based in the Garfagnana, A passionate mountain biker & outdoor enthusiast, and game for anything active.. any kind of sport goes!.
The company actively sources local guides from the Region of Tuscany for its tour operations, so to allow one to have the most realsitic experience and full insight into the area you are visiting
Between Us, Hidden Trails team has a personal knowledge of the area that is second to none, “if there is a tour that is going to get you off the beaten track and see the real Garfagnana and Tuscany, look no further!
We are a company that prides itself on a personal and expert approach on all levels, of the tours and service that we offer.
Owner and Director
The company is run and operated by Rupert Yates-Bell, who after a many years of travelling the world and tour leading with major UK operators, found the Garfagnana in the late 1990’s, he fell in love with the mountains, the location, loved the people and culture, & so... stayed on in Garfagnana, making his home here in the Serchio Valley in the Northern area of Tuscany.
Rupert is a trained and "qualified" Italian > :Guida Ambientale Escursionistica ! or GAE, and also has the UK Mountain Leaders summer and winter qualification. He is also a trained Italian Accompagnatore di MTB / a qualified mountain bike leader. But it is not only the qualifications that count, but more so the 18 years of leading groups worldwide. From Tuscany, Slovakia, Poland, Spain, Morocco and Nepal to name a few destinations that he has lead groups for treks and bike tours.
He can be found now to be leading more of the trips based in the Garfagnana, A passionate mountain biker & outdoor enthusiast, and game for anything active.. any kind of sport goes!.
The company actively sources local guides from the Region of Tuscany for its tour operations, so to allow one to have the most realsitic experience and full insight into the area you are visiting
Between Us, Hidden Trails team has a personal knowledge of the area that is second to none, “if there is a tour that is going to get you off the beaten track and see the real Garfagnana and Tuscany, look no further!
We are a company that prides itself on a personal and expert approach on all levels, of the tours and service that we offer.