Monferrato Wine Trail on Horseback

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Itinerary for Monferrato Wine Trail

Sample Itinerary - subject to changes

Please, note that the itinerary below is to be considered indicative. It may be subject to variations due to weather conditions or circumstances beyond our control.

Day 1: Incisa Scapaccino
Meet in the morning (around 9 am) at the equestrian center located in Carentino. After the assignment of the horses we will ride through town, making our way to Begamasco and Castelnuovo Belbo up to the town of Incisa Scapaccino. There, we will stop for lunch. Gogliardica grilled at the Bigatti farmhouse.
After lunch we ride back to the stables.
Meals included: Lunch & Dinner
Overnight at farmhouse in Carentino

Day 2: Mombaruzzo
After breakfast, departure from the stables, passing by Bruno and through the Bosco delle Sorti. We will reach Mombaruzzo, famous for its soft amaretti biscuits. We stop for a packed lunch at a viewpoint along the trail. Then, we will make our way back via Casalotto, Bazzana and stop for a wine tasting at the Iglina di Bruno farm. After the tasting, we head back to the stables.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight at farmhouse in Carentino

Day 3: Vineyards
We start our last riding day passing through Oviglio, Frascaro, Borgoratto and Gamalero. After our lunch break, we return to the stables through Tacconotti and the vineyards of Pico Maccario.
Meals included: Breakfast & Lunch

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Monferrato Wine Trail

Tour Code: IT-GOITNW3
3 days / 2 nights
Dates : Mar-Jun & Sep-Nov

Difficulty :

Riding Level Explained

A	Beginner	Beginner A rider who has limited experience, is unable to post the trot and does not canter.
B	Novice	Novice A rider who is capable of mounting and dismounting unassisted, capable of applying basic aids, comfortable and in control at the walk, moderate length posting trots, and short canters.
C	Intermediate	Intermediate A rider who has a firm seat, is confident and in control at all paces (including posting trots, two point canters and gallops), but does not ride regularly.
D	Strong Intermediate	Strong Intermediate An intermediate rider who is currently riding regularly and is comfortable in the saddle for at least 6 hours per day.
E	Advanced	All of the above, plus an independent seat, soft hands, and capable of handlinga spirited horse in open country.

Lodging:

Lodging Level Explained


=	Facilities in lodges, estancias, haciendas, resorts, etc.

	Basic lodging - some with shared bathroom facilities, usually no AC or room service.
	Regular standard room - usually with private bath.
	Accommodations with superior comforts.

=	Trips with nights in tent camps. Sometimes the first and last night are in hotels.

	Basic tent camping - everyone helps out with camp chores.
	Regular standard with some camp amenities and camp cook.
	Camping facilities with superior comforts like camp shower, bathroom facility..

=	Trips that combine nights in hotels and camping.

	Basic accommodation and basic camping facilities can be expected.
	Regular standard with some nicer amenities.
	Only assigned to hotel and camping facilities with superior comforts.