Truffle hunting in Portico di Romagna
Highlights
- Discover the secrets of truffles in the Casentino Forest Park
- Follow the Romagna lagotti as they search for the precious mushroom
- Experience 2 hours in nature with an expert truffle hunter
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Full description
What do you need a treasure map for when you have the nose of a Lagotto Romagnolo to guide you?
Experience an authentic truffle hunt in Portico di Romagna, in the heart of the National Park of the Casentino Forests, accompanied by a truffle hunter and his inseparable little dogs.
Walking among the trees of a truffle ground, you will discover how this treasure of the earth is born and where it is hidden. A two-hour adventure that smells of undergrowth!
What we will do
The appointment is at the selected time at the meeting point in Portico di Romagna (FC), a historic village in the municipality of Portico and San Benedetto, in the Casentino Forest National Park.
We will be welcomed by Matteo, chef and expert in truffles, mushrooms and wild herbs, who will accompany us to his family truffle farm. Once the group has gathered, we will board a minibus to reach the truffle farm, located about 3 km from the village.
Here our guide will introduce us to the world of white and black truffles, explaining the differences between the varieties, the ideal growing conditions and the secrets of dog training.
And it is at this point that Lidia and Pjuske, two lively sisters of the Lagotto Romagnolo breed, trained with love by Matteo, will take centre stage. We will see them moving among the plants, sniffing the ground and pointing out precisely where to dig.
The route through the truffle ground will be mostly flat and nestled between oaks and black hornbeams. In most cases the search will be fruitful: we will witness the discovery of the precious truffle (white or black, depending on the time of year) , which will be delicately extracted from the ground.
The experience will end with a return by minibus to the starting point; for those who wish, it will be possible to purchase the truffles found on site .
The activity will last a total of 2 hours.
Who it is aimed at
The experience is suitable for everyone, with no age limit. Minors must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
The route is not suitable for buggies, wheelchairs or people with motor problems.
Other information
The experience takes place on the dates indicated in the calendar (continually being updated) and is confirmed on reaching a minimum number of 4 participants.
You can bring your own dog, as long as it is calm and on a leash.
Depending on the time of year, the activity may take place in a location other than the truffle hut, but still in the vicinity and reachable by minibus.
The experience is also guaranteed in the event of slight bad weather.
In the event of unsuitable clothing, the guide reserves the right to exclude participants from the activity.
The meeting point has free parking and cannot be reached by public transport.
Recommended clothing
- Hiking shoes
- Long trousers
Don't forget to bring
K-way
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 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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Live your experience
Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!
Meeting point
Portico e San Benedetto, Forli-Cesena
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 carrying out the activity safely (according to the expert opinion of the guide), you will be refunded the full amount paid. The guide may suggest an alternative date or time for the activity. You are free to choose whether or not to accept these suggestions. If you are unable to reschedule, we will proceed with a full refund! If you have set the date of your Gift Voucher and bad weather has prevented the activity from taking place, the Voucher remains valid until the expiry 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 48 hours from the activity start. 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.
