Horseback riding through vineyards and olive groves at Poppiano Castle

Get ready to meet your new family: horse riding at Castello di Poppiano, in the province of Florence, will be much more than a simple activity in contact with nature.

Immerse yourself in the cosy atmosphere of a family-run ranch and you will discover all the passion for horses handed down from father to son, and then ride at your own pace through the colours of the Tuscan countryside, through magical woods, vineyards, hills, discovering a castle and a small lake.

The saddle is waiting for you, and so are we!

What we will do

We will meet at the ranch in Montespertoli (FI), 10 minutes before the time indicated at the time of booking.

Ivan will be waiting for us, ready to welcome us immediately in awarm and familiar atmosphere, that of his ranch, born of his love and passion for nature and animals. We will begin with a small briefing to learn how to ride a horse and become familiar with this majestic and generous animal.

We will then set off on our leisurely walk at the pass. Our guide on horseback will lead us along a magical grove, through vineyards, olive groves and hillsides, in a landscape capable of instilling extreme peace and relaxation.

Accompanied by the sound of hooves and the chirping of birds, we will continue our immersion in the Tuscan countryside, climbing towards the Castello di Poppiano, one of the most beautiful and important historical buildings in the area. From the castle we will then head towards a small lake, where we will enjoy a wonderful panorama of the hills. During the excursion, souvenir photos will be taken of the participants, which will then be sent to everyone's telephone.

We will then take the return route, returning to the ranch after 12 km and 2 hours in the saddle. Before saying goodbye, we will refresh ourselves with coffee, water or juice, in a true spirit of sharing and love of nature.

The activity will last 2½ hours in total.

Who it is aimed at

The activity is suitable for everyone, including beginners, from the age of 14.

Minors may take part in the walk unaccompanied by a parent.

Participants must enjoy good mobility and have a maximum weight of 95 kg.

Other information

The activity takes place all year round, from Monday to Saturday.

The riding style used is American riding.

The ranch can be reached by car or by public transport. The bus from Florence to Baccaiano is only available in the morning, with free pick-up at the bus stop.

Alternatively, a pick-up service can be arranged with the organisers for a fee from Florence or Empoli. The pickup must be requested at least 2 days before the activity and must be paid on site in cash. For more information, contact the guide at the contact details given in the booking confirmation email.

To activate thedaily insurance, after completing the booking, you will have to communicate to the guide: name, surname, date and place of birth, residence, fiscal code (for Italians), passport number (if foreigners).

To participate in the activity you must wear trainers or boots with smooth soles (no flip-flops, sandals or high-heeled shoes). In the event of unsuitable clothing, the activity will not be possible and you will not be entitled to a refund.

Recommended clothing

• Smooth-soled trainers or boots
• Long trousers