Falconer for a day in the Canavese area
Highlights
- Discover the ancient and noble art of falconry in Ciriè, in the province of Turin
- Enter the world of birds of prey with a 4-hour theoretical and practical course
- Learn how to summon an eagle owl or a Harris's buzzard to the glove
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Full description
Can you distinguish an eagle owl from an owl? And fly a buzzard? But the most important question is: do you accept the challenge of becoming a falconer for a day?
In Ciriè, in the province of Turin, a 4-hour experience awaits you in the company of different species of birds of prey and a professional falconer.
The theoretical and practical course will allow you to discover this noble art: you will witness the free flight of falcons and learn how to call owls and buzzards to your fist. It will be your baptism of the glove!
What we will do
The appointment is in Ciriè (TO), 10 minutes before the start time.
The falconer Giovanni will welcome us and introduce us to the birds of prey from his falconry school, some 50 high and low-flying falcons, owls, eagles and Harris's buzzards. We will also meet Arthur, an African white-faced owl who is the school's friendly mascot!
The first 2 hours will be devoted to theory, with an introduction to falconry, the various species of animals, their behaviour and training techniques.
After a short coffee break, we will resume the activity with the practical part for another 2 hours. We will be able to watch the free flight of the falcons, observe the falconer at work, and interact with the birds of prey first-hand.
The most exciting moment will be the baptism of the glove, during which we will learn to call Harris's owls and buzzards to the fist. We will socialise with them and pose for the inevitable photos.
At the end of the experience, before saying goodbye, we will receive a certificate of participation and a gadget as a memento of the day.
The activity will last four hours.
Who it is aimed at
The activity is suitable for everyone from 7 years of age. Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult participant.
Wheelchair users can carry out the activity privately, agreeing with the falconer on the duration and modalities of the course. Contact us to check the organiser's availability.
Other information
The activity can take place all year round and is confirmed with a minimum number of 10 people.
The venue can be reached by public transport; parking is available on site.
Dogs are not allowed.
Recommended clothing
- Comfortable clothing suitable for the season
- Closed shoes
What is included
How it works
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Send a booking request
We will only pre-authorise the payment
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Receive confirmation within 48 hours
In case of confirmation, you will be charged the cost of the activity
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Live your experience
Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!
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Buy a gift voucher
Valid 12 months from the date of purchase
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Choose your preferred date
Get in touch with the guide with the contact details on the voucher and choose the day for the activity
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Live your experience
Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!
Meeting point
Ciriè, Turin
Frequently asked questions
What happens in case of bad weather?
If you have made a fixed date reservation and the weather conditions are not suitable for the safe conduct of the activity (in the expert opinion of the guide), you will be refunded the full amount paid. The guide may suggest an alternative date or time for you to conduct the activity. You can freely choose whether or not to accept these proposals. If you can’t retrieve it, we will process a full refund! If you have set the date for your Gift Voucher and bad weather did not allow the activity to take place, the Voucher remains regularly valid until the expiration date indicated on it.
If I cancel the reservation, can I get a full refund?
For this activity, the cancellation policy is very flexible. You get a full refund if you cancel within 0 days from the activity start date. Within 0 and 0 days from the activity start date you will get a 50% refund. You can find the full policies in the Cancellation Policy section.
What payment methods do you accept?
On Freedome, you can pay with any rechargeable credit card or prepaid card (including Postepay) from Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB networks. We also accept debit cards enabled for online payments. You can also use the digital wallets Apple Pay and Google Pay.
