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An exciting riding trip, three days in close contact with nature, an excursion to discover the biggest lake in Italy and the second biggest in Europe, Lake Occhito.
Lake, forests, trails, horses, unspoilt nature and healthy eating, this is what you will find. The entire area is an important resting place, refuge and breeding ground for numerous animals, and the existing fauna is varied. We can find various species of mammals (wolf, wild boar, porcupine, marten, stone marten, badgers, otter) birds (black kite, red kite, buzzard, mallard, tawny owl, owl, heron) as well as various species of fish present in the reservoir (carp, chub, trout perch, southern bleak, carp). All meals are based on typical local products.

Attention to detail, respect for the environment and for the horse are the strengths that distinguish us. the experience is for everyone, even beginners given the non-demanding route and the daily kilometres within everyone's reach.

Il Molise incontaminato

Molise is one of the most beautiful and authentic regions in Italy. Riding a horse then is truly fantastic. Surrounded by nature and unspoiled landscapes, the step of the fantastic horses will make you glimpse an alternation of stretches of water, sheep tracks, forests, hills and glades.
The charm of ancient beauty in the midst of greenery, where you can have a fantastic adventure horseback riding experience.

If you have always wanted to have an experience immersed in a unique and unspoiled nature where everything tastes like freedom, this is the region to visit.

Info & details


Departures

Calendar subject to update, please contact us for other requests.

The lake straddling Puglia and Molise

Accommodation

Accommodation in elegant farmhouse, in traditional buildings, in double room with private bathroom; possibility of single use with supplement.

Full board treatment, with 3-course meals, water and coffee, wines excluded.


Horses and Riders

  • Riding style: western
  • Equipment: American saddle
  • Required experience: from intermediate upwards
  • Required physical fitness: nothing if not in good health
  • Minimum age: 14, with accompanying adult
  • Weight limit: max. 95 kg, over unless approved at time of booking
  • Number of participants: min. 2, max. 8
  • Guides per group: 2
  • Languages spoken: English
  • Guide presence: always with you

Itinerary and Ground

Terreni: Terrain: dirt roads, sheep tracks, paths.
Gaits: Pace with trotting and galloping sections where possible and safe
Main difficulties: depending on the level of the riders.

General Program Outline

Day 1
Arrival in the afternoon
Dinner at the farm, briefing with guides and overnight stay

Day 2
On this first day of our journey, we leave the farmhouse and descend in altitude to the shore of Lake Occhito on the northern slope. Wheat and barley fields, Mediterranean scrub, forests, different scenery will accompany us on this morning's approach to the lake.
We will have a quick, frugal packed lunch near the shore and then set off along the lake clockwise towards the eastern shore to reach the Manor House where we will have dinner and sleep.

Day 3
Departing from the farmhouse, we will continue the hike along the east shore of Lake Occhito in a southerly direction. White roads, woods and breathtaking views of the lake will make this day's journey worthwhile.
After stopping for lunch, we will return to the Molise side of the lake, the western shore, where we will continue our march until we reach our third agriturismo, where we will again enjoy the best of local produce at dinner.

Day 4
On this last day, we will set off along the lake to return to our starting point, where we will chat about the past few days over lunch and then say goodbye.

Nota
The organisation reserves the right to make any changes at its complete discretion, depending on the weather conditions, the safety and security of the riders, horses and any factor and for whatever reason it deems relevant.

 

Quota Comprende

  • 4 days / 3 nights
  • Accommodation in double room with private bathroom, single use with supplement
  • Full board
  • Horse hire with guide
  • Luggage transfer service from one establishment to another

Options with supplement

  • Double room for single use
  • Extra night including dinner and breakfast
  • Extra drinks (including water and wine with meals)
  • Possible transfer to and from train station and/or bus terminal (Campobasso)

Quota non Comprende

Transfer, personal travel insurance; beverages not provided or outside meals; anything not explicitly mentioned in 'The price includes'.

The lake straddling Puglia and Molise

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