Horse riding day in Vertosan Valley

Would you like to discover a corner of unspoilt nature, hidden among the peaks of the Aosta Valley Alps? With this one-day horseback excursion, you can reach the magnificent Vallone di Vertosan!

In the saddle of your horse and in the company of an equestrian guide, you will ascend mountain paths offering breathtaking views.

A little-trodden itinerary, ideal for those who want to escape the city chaos and regenerate in nature!

What we will do

The meeting point is 20 minutes before 9 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.

After that, we will have a briefing of about 15 minutes to prepare the horses, explain safety rules and go over the basics of horse riding.

When we are ready, we will set off in the direction of the Vallone di Vertosan, a green esplanade furrowed by a stream and enclosed by mountains. It is a corner of nature little frequented by tourists: its forests are home to deer, roe deer and chamois, while on its meadows we often encounter shepherds taking their cattle out to graze.

We will explore the valley far and wide and then head to the Grand Baou Restaurant for lunch, where we can refresh ourselves for about 1 hour(lunch is not included in the participation fee and those who prefer can have a packed meal).

Finally, we will get back in the saddle and return to our starting point, ending the experience with a moment dedicated to looking after the horses. The activity will last a total of about 8 hours, of which at least 6 hours will be spent on horseback.

Who it is aimed at

This activity is reserved for riders who have a good command of the three gaits (walk, trot and gallop), aged 8 years and over.

To participate, you must have a maximum weight of 100 kg and a height of less than 2 metres. 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 municipality 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