Horse riding along the Ru Courtaud in Val d'Ayas with aperitif
Highlights
- Saddle up for a 3-hour ride through the landscapes of Val d'Ayas
- Walk along the Ru Courtaud among forests, streams and a splendid view of Monte Rosa
- Stop for an aperitif surrounded by nature to taste typical Aosta Valley products
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Full description
Ever been told to take up horse riding? With this 3-hour ride in Val d'Ayas you can do it in the best possible way.
An activity also suitable for those who have only ridden horses a few times and want to improve their skills surrounded by a unique natural landscape.
Forests, streams and a view of the magnificent Monte Rosa will be the perfect setting to get on the saddle and immerse yourself in nature, under the supervision of a guide. All topped off with a snack of Aosta Valley products in a beautiful agriturismo!
What we will do
We will meet at the ranch in Antagnod (AO), 15 minutes before the time selected during the booking.
We'll start by assigning horses and a briefing with the guide to go over basic commands in the field. We will then leave the stables and ride along the Ru Courtaud, an irrigation canal that runs from Saint-Jacques to the Col de Joux, in a succession of silent forests and natural landscapes with views of the imposing Monte Rosa.
We will then arrive at theLa Tchavana farmhouse, where excellent Aosta Valley cheeses and yoghurt are produced. Here we will stop for an aperitif (in the afternoon shift) or for a snack (in the morning shift), with the possibility of tasting locally produced tagliatelle or ice cream.
After a 30-minute stop, we will resume our route and on the way back we will be able to admire the impressive views of the Ayas Valley below.
We will return to the stables after a 3-hour walk.
Who it is aimed at
The activity is suitable for people with minimal riding experience, e.g. having already done a couple of horseback rides, and good physical fitness.
Participants must be at least 8 years old and weigh a maximum of 85 kg.
An accompanying person is not required for minors .
Other information
The activity is available from June to September on Tuesdays, also Saturdays in June and September, and is confirmed with a minimum of 3 participants.
The mount used for the walk is English. Younger children can ride ponies or horses proportionate to their stature.
Please contact the guide after booking confirmation to inform him/her of the participants' age, weight and height, and send photos of ID card and tax code to take outinsurance (included).
For the aperitif/meal, the agriturismo has a variety of food options, but it is preferable to communicate any food allergies and intolerances in advance to the contact details given in the booking confirmation email.
On-site parking is available. The meeting point cannot be reached by public transport.
Recommended clothing
- K-way
- 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
Antagnod, Aosta
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?
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.
