DAY 1 – ALPONE VALLEY

Meeting at the Country House Horse center in Monteforte D’alpone (VR) and accommodation. Brief explanation and field test to verify the equestrian skills of the participants. Light lunch and all in the saddle for an afternoon (about 3 hours) through the beautiful vineyards that characterize the area. We will pass by the medieval castle of Soave to reach the charming village, where we will stop for the “snack of the rider” and return to the stables. Convivial barbecue and overnight stay.

DAY 2 – ALPONE VALLEY

After breakfast, we ride for half a day to discover the beautiful Alpone Valley. We will pass by the religious way of the Madonna della Bassanella, via the wool to reach the locality of Costeggiola and continue to reach the small village of Castelcerino with a panoramic view on the Alpone Valley. From here, we can reach the mouth of the volcano Monte Cucca in the locality Fittà and then, return along the scenic route over the valley. Return to the stables for lunch. Afternoon free and barbecue followed by a night walk of 2 hours. Overnight stay.

DAY 3 – ALPONE VALLEY

After breakfast, everybody in the saddle for a full day. We will pass by Froscarino, one of the last extinct marine volcanoes. We’ll go back through the village of Fittà and then, we’ll go down through the vineyards to Montecchia with a stop for lunch at the Laghetti Tavern (or similar). Return to the stables in the afternoon. Barbecue and depart after dinner on your own (possibility to have a support note).