Horseback riding in Mesenzana in the province of Varese
Highlights
- Enjoy a 1-hour horseback ride in Mesenzana, in the province of Varese
- Learn to ride and become totally in tune with the horse assigned to you
- Ride through the woods of Mesenzana in the company of your guide
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Full description
Horses already saddled: off we go! A horseback ride in Mesenzana is the best way to discover the nature of Valtravaglia, in the province of Varese.
After an initial lesson to learn the basics, you can venture out with an expert guide on dirt roads and forest trails not far from Lake Maggiore.
A one-and-a-halfhour experience that will make you fall in love with horse riding, and you will look forward to getting back in the saddle.
What we will do
We will meet in Mesenzana (VA), 10 minutes before the time chosen when booking.
We will be welcomed at the ranch by our equestrian guide and the horses already saddled and ready for the activity. We will begin with a short 30-minute field lesson in which we will learn the basic commands for riding horses, through small exercises in the saddle.
We will then line up to begin the walk with the guide. Leaving the ranch, we will proceed at pace first on a slightly uphill stretch of asphalt road, then on mostly level dirt tracks through the woods around Mesenzana.
This pretty medieval village belongs to the Valtravaglia, one of the valleys in the province of Varese, not far from Lake Maggiore. Riding for about an hour, we will complete a very peaceful half-loop circuit, perfect also for beginners, which will finally take us back to the ranch.
The activity will last a total of 1 hour and 30 minutes, including 30 minutes of lessons and 1 hour of riding.
Who it is aimed at
The walk is suitable for everyone, including beginners, from the age of 18.
Children aged 14 to 17 can take part in a reduced version of the activity, which involves 30 minutes of field tuition and 20 minutes of walking in the woods around the property, with no walking on roads.
The maximum weight allowed is 100 kg.
Other information
The activity takes place all year round from Tuesday to Sunday, with a minimum of 2 participants.
Western or English saddles are available for the ride.
Daily insurance is optional: those who wish to take it out can contact the guide after booking confirmation. The cost is €3 to €5 (depending on the policy chosen) to be paid on site.
Any accompanying persons may stay at the riding stables; it is possible to bring dogs on a leash by informing the guide in advance.
The meeting point can be reached by public transport (bus stop 10 minutes' walk from the ranch) or by car, with parking available for guests.
Recommended clothing
- 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
Mesenzana, Varese
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 very flexible. You get a full refund if you cancel within 0 days from the activity start date. Within 0 and 0 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?
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