3-hour horseback excursion on the trails of Valle d'Aosta

Leave the hustle and bustle of the city behind and enjoy a few hours of relaxation in nature with this half-day horseback riding excursion in the Aosta Valley!

With this experience, you will explore the trails of the Aosta Valley and immerse yourself in a unique corner of the world, still strongly linked to its traditions and environment.

An equestrian guide will accompany you on a scenic route, guaranteeing you a pleasant, safe and unforgettable experience!

What we will do

The meeting point is 20 minutes before 10 a.m. at the equestrian centre in Vetan, a hamlet of Saint Pierre, a beautiful municipality not far from Aosta. We will be welcomed by instructors and accompanying equestrian tourism guides, qualified and ready to introduce us to the joys of riding.

We will begin with a 15-minute briefing to go over the basics of riding and prepare the horses. For the less experienced, there will be an opportunity to go over the basic techniques of riding a horse, until we reach a level of confidence that allows us to ride with peace of mind and safety.

The ride will start from Vetan, to wind its way along the unspoilt paths of the valley, towards the village of Saint Nicolas or Mont Fallère, depending on the route chosen by the guides for the day. Regardless of the route, majestic peaks, alpine pastures, forests and medieval castles will loom around us, making us feel as if we had gone back in time.

Halfway through the walk, we will stop for about 1 hour at Le Bistrot Gourmand in Saint-Nicolas or at the Refuge Mont Fallère for lunch (not included). Alternatively, it will be possible to take a packed lunch.

After eating, we will get back in the saddle to return to the equestrian centre. Once there, we will conclude the experience with a moment of horse care!

The activity will last a total of about 4 and a quarter hours, including 3 hours on horseback, and the route may vary depending on the participants' level of experience or following specific requests or needs (to be agreed with the guide).

Who it is aimed at

This activity is suitable for those who already have experience on horseback, from 8 years of age.

To participate, you must weigh a maximum of 100 kg and be less than 2 metres tall. Please inform the organisers of your weight and height along with the information requested in the "other information" section via the contact details in your booking confirmation e-mail.

Other information

Attention. The meeting point is approximately 16 km (25 minutes by car) from the town of Saint Pierre and cannot be reached by public transport. Free parking spaces are available on site.

The activity takes place from April to September. Lunch is not included in the activity price. Those who prefer can bring a packed meal to eat during the break.

In order to take outdaily insurance (compulsory and included in the fee), the following information must be sent to the organiser at least 24 hours in advance: weight, height, first name, surname, date of birth, address of residence complete with postcode and province, and tax code. For organisational reasons, please do not send a photo of your ID card! We ask you to provide the information to the guide with a Whatsapp message to the reference number (this will be provided to you in the booking confirmation e-mail).

Depending on the horse and the participant's experience, English or American riding will be used.

You can bring your own dog with you if it is small. Please inform the guide directly a few days before the activity via the contact details in your booking confirmation e-mail.

Recommended clothing

• Comfortable clothing suitable for the season
• Long trousers (preferably dark trousers or jeans)
• Sneakers or hiking boots

Don't forget to bring

• Packed lunch (optional)
• Identity card
• Tax code