This trail is designed especially for the warmer Tuscan months of July and August, where riding is best enjoyed early in the morning, or late in the afternoon, allowing long siestas through the warm hours of the day, best enjoyed at close proximity to Belmontes panoramic swimming pool.
In summertime we avoid the hot hours of the day for the wealth of the horse and the rider and start our tours at 5 pm or 8 am.
The farm is located just outside the ancient village of Iano, justly famous for its unique natural beauty and excellent climate. The estate covers 200 hectares of rolling hills covered with forests, juniper, sunflowers, olive trees, wild rosemary and cyprus trees. Deer, wild boar,badgers,rabbits and porcupines populate the area. The pacing of the rides is moderate with trots and collected canters forexperienced riders.
Groups are small with no more than eight riders led by an attentive multi lingual guide. You will traverse a wide variety of Tuscan terrain and take new trails each day. Experienced riders will appreciate the riding centres well bred horses and beginners can benefit from instruction given before and during the ride so that they too learn to feel and connect with their horses.This package includes 2 hours of trail riding per day for 4 days and one full day riding with a picnic. Private lessons and extra rides are available at extra cost.
The fixed siesta break between morning and afternoon rides, means you have more time to enjoy our 350 sq metre pool ,which enjoys sunshine from dusk untill dawn. A fixed day midweek allows time to brush up your tennis with private lessons at the farms own tennis court, or spend a day at nearby San Gimignano, Volterra or Florence.
New Zealand /Italian couple Paolo and Jess use a natural style of training on their horses, picked up from working around Australia, New Zealand and Italy. Our centre has a relaxed informal atmosphere and is especially recommended for those coming alone, or couples with a non riding partner.
This is a fabulous active way to spend a week in Tuscany exploring the countryside. On willing well trained horses, you will visit unique sites and discover the beauty of the Chianti wine region, the wilderness of the Selva di Camporena, and the harmonious landscapes of the Val d'Elsa and Val d'Era.
An excellent holiday for people with a non-riding partner,or children as the riders return every evening to the same location.There is so much to do on the farm, that this is also an ideal family holiday when some member of the group ride, and some dont.
Car hire is reccommended to provide flexibility to visit the many local villages and vineyards nearby.
Accommodation is in apartments equipped with all the best comforts: air conditioning, sattelite TV, WiFi internet, and fully serviced kitchens where guests can prepare their own breakfasts using local ingredients delivered to them including fresh bread and croissants delivered daily. Meals are either served in the local restaurant, or are "al fresco" BBQ style, on the sunny terrace.