“From the mountains to the sea”
8 Day Maremma Parc Trail Horse Riding Holiday in Tuscany
Agriturismo Cornacchino Castell'Azzara, 58034 Italy
Exciting Horse Riding Tour in Italy
With this holiday, you revive an old tradition in which once the herders of this region drove their animals from the mountains to the sea. You ride through ancient enchanted valleys, vineyards, olive groves, and past the rivers Fiora and Albegna (with no other animals except your horses).
Key Information
- Rider weight limit: 100 kilograms / 220 pounds
- Tack Type: Western
Meet the instructors
Giulio
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Highlights
- Approximate daily ride: 5-6 hours per day
- Wine tasting
- Unforgettable Maremma experience with all senses on horseback
- Experience the rivers Fiora and Albegna on horseback
- Riding on the beach from October onwards
- 7 nights accommodation
- Daily meals
- Luggage transfer by a minibus
Skill level
- Intermediate
Styles
6 days with instruction in English
The organizer also speaks: German, Italian
Group size: 4-8 participants
Airport transfer available:
Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport (US$ 286 per person)
Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport (US$ 286 per person)
Airport transfer available:
Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (US$ 286 per person)
Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (US$ 286 per person)
Accommodation
Check-in Time:
14:00
Check-out Time:
10:00
You will stay overnights in country houses throughout the trails. The country houses are carefully chosen by taking into consideration their typicality, comfort, cuisine, and stables for the horses and equipment.
Program
The travel
With this, Il Cornacchino revives an old tradition in which the herders of this region drove their animals from the mountains to the sea. You ride through ancient enchanted valleys, vineyards, olive groves, and past the rivers Fiora and Albegna (with no other animals except your horses).
The Maremma is experienced with all the senses: the hospitality of friends who open their doors to you. You are allowed to let special delicacies melt in your mouths while enjoying a special drop of wine. Experience the past in the present and ride in wonder through ancient Etruscan sunken paths. Experience the smell of the ancient thermal springs around Saturnia, perhaps even on horseback. Let your gaze wander far and wide over the Mediterranean from the top of hills and experience a piece of unforgettable freedom. Giulio, who loves the tradition of this region and knows it like the back of his hand, has revived this trail at the request of guests.
What more could you want?
What to expect
Saturday evening, after settling into your room, you meet for an aperitif together, a chat, and the assignment of horses.
Sunday after breakfast, you start the trail to the Maremma Parc. During the 6 days of travel, the day normally involves a long morning and a shorter afternoon, for a total of between five and six hours a day.
Please note that the program may be modified at any time due to prevailing weather conditions or for technical reasons.
Tour information
- Gaits: Walk, trot, and gallop if possible
- Difficulty: average
- Riding Experience: Safe rider
- Horses: All the horses are trained in Western riding and are particularly suitable for trails.
- Altitude: Maximum 860 meters / 2,822 feet minimum sea level
- The stages: Each stage lasts about 5 - 6 hours shared between the morning (longer ride) and the afternoon
Instructors
Giulio Costi
Giulio has been working with horses since 1986. He speaks Italian and English. He is a certified FITEEC-ANTE guide and an environmental equestrian. He works with the horses with trekking excursions and helps to manage the establishment.
Location
From the heights of beloved Monte Penna Reserve, you set off for the beaches of the Maremma Park Parco dell'Uccellina. This is one of the most famous nature reserves in Tuscany. It is known for its deep-rooted symbolism of this region: the white Maremma cows, their butteri (cowboys), and the smell of pine forests along kilometers of sandy beaches. The journey is the destination and with it unforgettable experiences.
Food
Breakfast and dinner are served in the country houses. For lunch, you enjoy a sumptuous picnic. Wine is included with meals.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Alcoholic beverages
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation
What's included
- 7 nights accommodation in country houses in double room
- Full board basis, including wine with the meals
- Picnic and typical Tuscan dishes
- 1 day ride with a picnic
- 5 days of trail (around 5 - 6 hours on horseback per day)
What's not included
- Airfare
- Airport transfers
- Transfer to Cornacchino
- Personal insurance
- Beverages
How to get there
Recommended Airports
CIA
Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport
131 km
Transfer available for additional US$ 286 per person
FCO
Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport
116 km
Transfer available for additional US$ 286 per person
Driving directions from Cassia
- Follow Cassia Road SS 2.
- At kilometer 146.5, exit for Castell'Azzara.
- From Castell'Azzara, follow the road signs "Cornacchino" (around 3 kilometers).
- For those using the GPS, the best thing to do is to enter as final destination via Francesco Petrarca (or via Marconi) in Castell'Azzara and from there follow the Cornacchino's signs. Otherwise, if you put Cornacchino as the final destination sometimes the GPS shows the shortest way, which is definitely not the best way here (the last bit may be driven just with a Land Rover / 4x4 off-roads car).
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) which is located 170 kilometers from Cornacchino. Alternatively, you can also arrive at Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) located 200 kilometers from Cornacchino.
The collective transfer is on Saturday from / to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) and Cornacchino or Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) with the cost of EUR 140 per person one way and EUR 260 for roundtrip. For couple / family, a family discount is applicable:
- For a booking of two people: 220 EUR per person return
- For a booking of three people: 180 EUR per person return
- For a booking of four people: 150 EUR per person return
Arrival by train
The nearby train station is Chiusi-Chianciano (along the route Firenze-Roma). Transfers of groups will be organized on Saturdays with the cost of 40 EUR. Alternative transfer is possible on request with the cost of 70 EUR. You can also use the taxi from the station which will cost around 80 EUR.
Airport: Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport
Airport transfer available:
Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport (US$ 286 per person)
Additional charges may apply. You can request this in the next step.
Airport: Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport
Airport transfer available:
Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (US$ 286 per person)
Additional charges may apply. You can request this in the next step.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 40% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.
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