Horse riding by the river in Valchiavenna
Highlights
- Get in the saddle and enjoy a horseback ride in the nature of Valchiavenna
- Get in tune with your horse and lead it to the banks of the clear Mera River
- Choose a 1, 2 or 3-hour walk depending on your level of experience
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Full description
Discover the Valchiavenna on horseback by riding along the course of the Mera river. In the company of an experienced equestrian guide, you will ride along paths immersed in forest vegetation to admire the landscape around you.
Depending on your preferences and confidence in the saddle, you can choose between rides of different lengths, from 1 to 3 hours. Experience the thrill of entering the water with your horse or stroll peacefully by the river, in total harmony with your animal.
Get in the saddle, it's your moment!
What we will do
We will meet at my ranch in San Vittore, in the province of Sondrio. Here I will welcome you and accompany you to get to know the horse chosen for the ride.
First we will start with a short lesson to help you get acquainted with the animal and find the right balance in the saddle. Don't worry if you are inexperienced, I will guide you through the first steps! We will then leave the ranch and begin our horseback ride in the unspoilt nature of Valchiavenna.
We will head towards the banks of the Mera river, which flows between Switzerland and Italy and then flows into Lake Como. Depending on the water level and the confidence of the group, we can ford the river with horses or enjoy a leisurely 1-hour walk along its wooded banks.
In the 2-hour ride we will go a little further into the woods and hills beyond the river, while in the 3-hour ride we will proceed through the woods to a viewpoint near the village of Santa Caterina, to admire the Valchiavenna from above.
At the end of our horseback ride, after 1, 2 or 3 hours depending on the duration chosen, we will return to the ranch.
Who it is aimed at
The activity is suitable for everyone, from the age of 8 and upwards and a maximum weight of 95 kg.
Minors must be accompanied by a parent up to the age of 11. From the age of 12 and up, they can participate on their own with a signed waiver.
Previous experience on horseback is not required , as the ride can be adapted to the level of the participants.
Other information
The walk is available all year round, except from mid-July to mid-September.
When booking, you can choose between a "1-hour", "2-hour" or "3-hour" walk. If you are a beginner, we recommend starting with the activity of shorter duration.
Onrequest , a snack or aperitif at the ranch can be added to the experience when returning from the 1- or 2-hour walk, or a picnic in the forest on the 3-hour walk. Contact the guide at the contact details given in your booking confirmation email for more information.
Saddles for English or American riding are available.
Recommended clothing
- Sportswear
- Hiking shoes
- Long trousers
Don't forget to bring
- Water
- Cap
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 for 12 months from the date of issue. You will receive it by email, in pdf format.
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Choose your preferred date
Contact the guide at the contact details on the voucher and arrange a day for the activity.
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Live your experience
Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!
Meeting point
Mese, Sondrio

Frequently asked questions
What happens in case of bad weather?
Se hai effettuato una prenotazione a data fissa e le condizioni meteo non sono idonee allo svolgimento dell’attività in sicurezza (secondo il parere esperto della guida), ti sarà rimborsato l’intero importo pagato. La guida potrebbe proporti una data o un orario alternativi in cui svolgere l’attività. Puoi liberamente scegliere se accettare o meno queste proposte. Se non puoi recuperarla, procederemo al rimborso totale!\n Se hai fissato la data del tuo Voucher Regalo e il maltempo non ha permesso lo svolgimento dell’attività, il Voucher rimane regolarmente valido fino alla data di scadenza indicata sullo stesso.\n
If I cancel the reservation, can I get a full refund?
For this activity, the cancellation policy is last minute. You get a full refund if you cancel within 24 hours from the activity start. 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.