The Way of St Francis and the Umbrian hills on horseback

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The Way of St Francis and the Umbrian hills on horseback

Discover the most beautiful trails and landscapes in Umbria on horseback

Experience one of the most famous paths in Umbria, the way of St Francis, in a completely original way, with an excursion on of one of our magnificent horses.

If you choose this tour option you’ll experience some of the strongest and most exhilarating emotions you can imagine. Riding these trails on horseback is one of the best ways to experience them to the full: not only will you be in close contact with nature but you’ll be in symbiosis with one of the most beautiful and majestic animals on earth. Our horses will accompany you gently all the way, always under the professional and watchful eye of our operators who, in addition to knowing these animals to perfection, will make sure that everything runs smoothly and in the safest and most peaceful way possible. You’ll immerse yourself in forest paths with dense vegetation, passing through streams and over bushes, and then across endless clearings, caressed by the sun and the breeze, as well as beautiful, boundless landscapes. In the constant company of your faithful, four-legged friend your spirit will filled with the peace and tranquillity of a truly memorable excursion.

The ride will proceed gently and slowly but, if you are well-trained and want to go faster, you can ask our staff to increase the pace a little.

What are you waiting for? Book an excursion on horseback along the Way of St Francis and among the Umbrian hills. You won’t regret it!

Plan

1
Briefing and short class on how to ride

h. 09:00
2
First part of the trail

h. 09:20
3
Lunch break

h. 13:00
4
Second part of the trail

h. 14:00

Recommended clothing

Comfortable, sporty clothing is recommended. You will be with your horse for almost the entire duration of the excursion, so we advise you not to pay much attention to elegance but to focus on comfort.
We also recommend you bring:
· A hat with a sun visor
· Sunscreen

… in colder periods …
· A warm hat
· A heavy sweater, a technical sports-style sweater is ideal
· Gloves

Included

The activity includes accompaniment by our expert guide and the type of horse that our collaborator believes to be best suited to you. You will also be given safety headgear.

Not included

Everything that’s not listed under the heading ‘what is included’.

Time

The activity will last about 7 hours, including small stops. However, the duration may vary depending on the pace of the group and the need to take fewer or more breaks.

Languages

Italian
English

When

You can enjoy this experience throughout the year.

Children

This activity is also suitable for children.

Pet policy

Pets are generally allowed, if easily managed. We invite you to liaise with our staff to check whether you can bring along your four-legged friend.

Requirements

This activity is also suitable for beginners.

Additional information

This activity includes a lunch break, so we advise you to bring a packed lunch or to select the option ‘packed lunch’ so that we can provide it for you. Don’t forget to tell us about any allergies, intolerances or other special dietary needs: we will be happy to adapt your lunch to your needs.

Important

This activity can only be undertaken in favourable weather conditions, which will be evaluated by our partner and confirmed 48 hours in advance. In case of poor weather conditions we will immediately contact you and propose an alternative activity or a refund of the price paid.
This activity is subject to our operators’ availability. We have a large selection of collaborators capable of leading this activity, but if on the day you selected we do not have operators availabile, we will immediately, or in any case within 48 hours of booking, suggest an alternative activity you might wish to do or the choice of receiving a full refund of the price paid.
The times shown in the program are indicative and may vary according to your requests or those of the other participants in the group. These are always and in any case previously agreed with our staff or with the guide.

Data sheet

Recommended clothing

Warm hat

Hat with a sun visor

Gloves

A heavy sweater, a technical sports-style sweater is ideal

Sunscreen

Included

Expert guide

The type of horse that best suits to you

Riding cap

Not included

Everything that’s not listed under the heading ‘what is included’.

Time

The activity will last about 7 hours, including small stops. However, the duration may vary depending on the pace of the group and the need to take fewer or more breaks.

Languages

Italian

English

When

You can enjoy this experience throughout the year.

Requirements

This activity is also suitable for beginners.

Suitable for children

This activity is also suitable for children.

Pets are allowed

If easily managed

We invite you to liaise with our staff to check whether you can bring along your four-legged friend.

Additional information

Important

This activity can only be undertaken in favourable weather conditions, which will be evaluated by our partner and confirmed 48 hours in advance. In case of poor weather conditions we will immediately contact you and propose an alternative activity or a refund of the price paid.

This activity is subject to our operators’ availability. We have a large selection of collaborators capable of leading this activity, but if on the day you selected we do not have operators availabile, we will immediately, or in any case within 48 hours of booking, suggest an alternative activity you might wish to do or the choice of receiving a full refund of the price paid.

The times shown in the program are indicative and may vary according to your requests or those of the other participants in the group. These are always and in any case previously agreed with our staff or with the guide.

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