Horse riding and horseback trekking: you will enjoy the unspoilt nature of Tuscany

Exploring Tuscany on horseback is an experience everyone should try at least once in their life. Find the right rhythm and synch with your horse, take in the clean fresh air of the countryside, gallop along freshly tilled fields amid patches of sunflowers.

Come enjoy the views and unique atmosphere here the Riding Tuscany equestrian centre of the Belmonte farm holiday resort in Montaione, close to San Gimignano and Volterra.

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Horseback rides for beginners and experienced riders

1 hour of blissful Tuscany sceneries to experience on horseback: this is an easy horse trek across the green hills of Montaione within the 200-hectare of the resort’s estate.

If you are an experienced rider you can choose a horse and set out on a ride at your own pace.

If you do not feel comfortable in managing a horse on your own, or you are taking kids with you, come along anyway, one of our trainers will always be with you guiding the horse on foot.

(Horse riding available for over 6 year olds)

And after the ride enjoy our food specialities at our new panoramic restaurant!

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A horseback riding adventure on the golden hills of Tuscany

Horseback trekking in Tuscany

You dream of exploring the Tuscan countryside galloping along the trails around San Gimignano and Volterra? Come choose your dream trek at Riding Tuscany horse riding centre in Montaione. We offer various options to suit your time and expertise. Every horse riding trek is led by one or two guides for your comfort and safety.

  • 1-hour trek: this is an easy trek in the surroundings of the riding centre on the slopes of the hills around Montaione. As soon as you feel comfortable we can do some trotting and galloping.
  • 2-hour trek in the forest: you can explore the forest bordering the riding centre, trotting and galloping along shadowy tracks (the trek is suitable for over 14-year olds).
  • 3-hour trek across the hills: you can slowly ride across the hills surrounding the riding centre. On this pleasant horseback ride you enjoy some beautiful natural sceneries of small lakes, wild meadows and you may also spot some wild animal (herons, pheasants, hares, dear and boars)
  • 3-hour trekking ending with a delicious tasting of typical Tuscan products: this horse riding trek takes you across the hills around the stables, through a stream where you may spot some local wild animals. The trek ends with a tasting of typical Tuscan products accompanied by an excellent glass of red wine. 

Horse riding activities at the Riding Tuscany Ranch
are only available upon reservation.

Prices


1-hour trek 35€ per person
1-hour ride suitable for children and beginner riders even if not able to manage the horse independently, on a route starting from Belmonte Vacanze farmhouse and crosses the surrounding hills.
1-hour trek 35€ per person
1-hour ride suitable for children and beginner riders even if not able to manage the horse independently, on a route starting from Belmonte Vacanze farmhouse and crosses the surrounding hills.
2-hour trek 65€ per person
2-hour ride suitable for experienced riders, able to manage the horse independently, on a path starting from Belmonte Vacanze farmhouse and crosses the surrounding hills.
3-hour trek 95€ per person
3-hour walk suitable for experienced riders, able to manage the horse independently and accustomed to long horseback riding on gravel roads, on a route starting from Belmonte Vacanze farmhouse and crossing the surrounding hills.
3-hour trek including a tasting with typical tuscan products 115€ per person
3-hour ride suitable for experienced riders, able to manage the horse independently and accustomed to long horseback riding on gravel roads, on a route starting from Belmonte Vacanze farmhouse and crossing the surrounding hills. The trek ends with a tasting of typical Tuscan products accompanied by an excellent glass of red wine. Available for a minimum of 2 people, subject to restaurant availability.