SATURNIA TREK - ITALY
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An opportunity to enjoy the varied and impressive natural environment of Tuscany on a point to point camping trail. Scenery includes mountain pastures, the wilderness of the Fiora river valley and canyons in tuff-rock. Swim in the Stellata, which is the river of thermal waters that springs from the famous waterfalls. Ride in the Maremma hills and visit the Etruscan necropolis of Puntone, where the remains of Etruscan tombs reside in a splendid sycamore wood. Stop for a picnic near Rochette di Fazio, a WWF oasis where the river spills out onto rocks curved by the running water.
With special attention paid to the camps, your comfort is assured even in the middle of this splendid natural environment, a real pleasure far away from civilisation. Sitting around the camp fire in the evening and taking care of the horses together makes for a warm team environment. For a nature loving rider this horse riding holiday is a good way to get started in western riding too.
SAMPLE ITINERARY - SATURNIA TREK
Day 1
Arrive and transfer to accommodation at the farm. In the evening meet with the guide and the other guests to chat and get to know each other.
Day 2
The entire day is spent on horseback, getting to know your horse and ensuring that horse and rider are completely compatable. Lunch is a picnic, and return to the farm for the night.
Day 3
Ride towards the Fiora river where we'll stop for oue picnic and a swim in the river. Afterwards we will continue riding along the river until we reach our campsite situated on the banks of the river.
Day 4
We leave the Fiora Valley and reach Saturnia, following the Stellata, which is the river of thermal waters that spring from the famous waterfalls. Enjoy a swim in the thermal waters. Afterwards we reach the Albegna River and follow it down to the camp.
Day 5
Today we will ride in the Maremma hills and visit the Etruscan necropolis of Puntone, where the remains of Etruscan tombs reside in a splendid sycamore wood. In the afternoon we will reach our campsite near Semproniano.
Day 6
We will return towards the high Albegna River valley where we will stop for our picnic near Rochette di Fazio, a WWF oasis where the river spills out onto rocks curved by the running water. In the afternoon we ride up towards Roccalbegna to reach our campsite inside the Pescinello Natural Reserve.
Day 7
We ride up along the heights of Monte Labbro and then descend towards the Fiora River. Crossing the river we will take an ancient road that connects Santa Fiora to Castell'Azzara, finally returning to the farm in late afternoon.
Day 8
Depart.
Please note: This itinerary is given for your guidance only and it may be altered in accordance with the prevailing conditions by the organising team.
NOTES - SATURNIA TREK
GETTING TO THE RIDE
As a fully ATOL bonded and registered agency we would be delighted to book your flights for you. Should you wish to book your own flights please see our flights page for some options.
The weight limit for this ride is 16 st/220 lb/100 kg, please enquire if you are an experienced rider exceeding this weight.
WHAT IS INCLUDED
Full board (breakfast and 2 three course meals including wine), accommodation, riding, horses and tack, luggage transfer and camping equipment.
WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED
Transfers from/to station/airport (payable on site), items of a personal nature and gratuities. Optional extras include a full service bar and availability of rain gear for rent.
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