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.
2010: From Chiusi Train Station on Saturday (9-10am, 5-6pm) - €30pp, other days or times - €60pp.
From Rome €150pp return at set times, other days or times - €210 per car one way from Ciampino and €190 from Fuimicino.
No supplement if willing to share. Otherwise:
2010: £149/€155/$219
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 From the riding centre we ride towards the Fiora river where we'll stop for our picnic and a swim in the river. Afterwards, we'll continue riding along the river until we reach our campsite situated further along on the banks of the river.
Day 4 We leave the Fiora Valley and reach Saturnia, following the Stellata, a river of thermal waters with its source at the famous waterfalls. Picnic and the possibility of a swim in the warm waters. Afterwards we follow the Stellata until it joins the Albenga River and follow it down to the camp.
Day 5 We'll ride in the Maremma hills until we will reach the river Fiora again where we will stop for our picnic and enjoy a swim alone or with our horses. In the afternoon we will visit the Etruscan necropolis of Puntone in a splendid sycamore wood. The tombs were built using the local tough rock and can be visited. Later in the afternoon, we'll reach our campsite on a hill in a wooded area near Semproniano, and can freshen up in the clear waters of the stream close by.
Day 6 We'll return towards the higher reaches of the Albegna River valley where we'll stop for our picnic near Rochette di Fazio, where in the Roccone WWF sanctuary the river flows down through deep gorges carved out of the rock by the running water. In the afternoon we’ll ride up towards Roccalbegna to reach our campsite inside the Pescinello Nature Reserve.
Day 7 We climb the slopes of Monte Labbro and then descend towards the mediaeval town of Santa Fiora stopping close by for our picnic. In the afternoon we descend to the Fiora river and crossing it we'll take an ancient abandoned road connecting Santa Fiora to Castell'Azzara and reach Cornacchino in the late afternoon. In the evening we will enjoy our final dinner together during which every participant will receive a small
souvenir and a map of our journey.
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.
The weight limit for this ride is 16 st/220 lb/100 kg, please enquire if you are an experienced rider exceeding this weight.
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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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