Horse riding to the Sacra di San Michele in the Susa Valley (TO)
Highlights
- Admire the beauty of the Susa Valley on a horseback ride from Avigliana
- You arrive in the presence of the Sacra di San Michele, a marvellous abbey perched
- A one-day experience for experienced horse riders aged 16 and over
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Full description
Have you ever dreamed of exploring the Susa Valley on horseback?
Starting from the Avigliana Lakes Park, you will venture as far as the Sacra di San Michele, the symbolic monument of the Piedmont region that inspired Uberto Eco in the novel The Name of the Rose.
An expert guide will accompany you on a journey through peace, nature, history and culture. A day-long horseback ride with a medieval feel, in the heart of an unspoilt environment that will captivate you.
What we will do
We will meet in the morning in Avigliana (TO), on the outskirts of the Susa Valley. After getting acquainted with the guide and familiarising ourselves with the horses, we will hold a briefing that will serve as a review of the basic rules for peaceful riding.
When we are ready, we will begin the ride by entering the Avigliana Lakes Nature Park, a protected area of great natural and faunal interest. We will cross unspoilt forests in the direction of Mount Pirchiriano, a rocky spur that reaches 960 m above sea level, offering an extremely evocative scenery, dominated by the Sacra di San Michele emerging from the misty clouds of the valley.
Right on the top of the mountain stands this important Abbey, which is one of the main attractions of the entire region. Its location gives it a special charm, with the entire Mount Pirchiriano acting as its majestic base. The religious complex was the inspiration for Umberto Eco's The Name of the Rose and, according to enthusiasts of esotericism and white magic, is said to be a propulsive point of positive energy.
The Sacra will be the central point of our excursion. We will stop for a long time to appreciate its architectural and scenic value, before descending from the mountain to discover other suggestive corners and landscapes.
A break for a packed lunch is planned. The route has a total length of 25 km and requires a minimum of horse riding experience. The activity lasts 8 hours and will end around 6 p.m. with the return to the starting point.
Who it is aimed at
This activity is at an intermediate level. Due to the length of the course, at least previous experience on horseback and good physical condition are required. The minimum age to participate is 16.
Other information
The activity is bookable from April to September.
Recommended clothing
- Seasonal comfortable clothing
- Closed shoes preferably with a smooth sole
Don't forget to bring
Packed lunch
What is included
How it works
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Send a booking request
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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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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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Meeting point
Avigliana, Turin
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?
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