Horse riding in Abetone with lunch in a refuge
Highlights
- Immerse yourself in the nature of the Tuscan-Emilian Apennines with a half-day horseback ride.
- Walk the famous Cammino di San Bartolomeo from Fiumalbo, past wooded ridges and enchanting villages.
- Enjoy a typical lunch in a characteristic mountain hut on the Open Book.
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Full description
Embark on an unforgettable horseback ride along the Cammino di San Bartolomeo, a historical and naturalistic route that links the places of worship between Emilia and Tuscany.
From Fiumalbo, considered one of the most beautiful villages in Italy, you will ride through a beech forest toAbetone, enjoying the breathtaking panorama of Mount Cimone. You will then stop at the Casetta di Lapo refuge at Abetone, where a tasty typical lunch will be waiting for you.
Don't miss the opportunity to discover a land rich in history and natural beauty and to savour traditional dishes. We are waiting for you!
What we will do
The meeting point is at the riding school in Fiumalbo (MO), a charming village at the foot of Mount Cimone. After meeting the guides and horses, we will have a quick briefing to go over horse handling techniques and set off on our walk.
We will ride along the paths that pilgrims have trod since the Middle Ages, the famous St Bartholomew's Way. After an initial uphill stretch, we will see the village of Fiumalbo from above and enjoy the spectacular panorama of Mount Cimone.
We will then cross a beautiful beech forest , gradually climbing up toAbetone, the most important pass in the entire Apennines.
Towards lunchtime, we will stop at the Casetta di Lapo refuge at Abetone, a characteristic mountain hut on the Libro Aperto mountain. Here we will have lunch with a sausage sandwich or with wild boar and polenta or other home-made dishes (the menu is to be chosen when booking).
After lunch, we will set off on our return journey. The experience lasts a total of 5 hours, but could be longer depending on the pace and length of lunch.
Who it is aimed at
This activity is open to those with a minimum of horse riding experience. It is necessary to know how to ride at least a trot, to be able to saddle and to handle the horse independently.
Participation is possible from 14 years of age .
Other information
This activity is available from April to October, weather permitting.
When purchasing, you can choose the lunch option that suits you best. The choice is between:
- Classic menu: sandwich with sausage or cold cuts, a drink of your choice and coffee.
- Full menu: dish of the day (polenta with venison, polenta and wild boar, with mushrooms...), water, wine and coffee.
In the event of allergies or intolerances, please inform the guide directly upon receipt of the booking confirmation.
After booking, you must tell the guide your weight, height and level of experience so that the horse best suited to your needs can be reserved for you.
Recommended clothing
- Comfortable sportswear (not too tight or too loose)
- Long trousers
- 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
Fiumalbo, Modena
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 flexible. You get a full refund if you cancel within 5 days from the activity start date. Within 4 and 3 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.
