Occhito Lake Getaway

Introduction
Abruzzo/Molise Italy
Join us for three days in close contact with nature, completing a full tour around the largest lake in Italy, Lake Occhito (perimeter of 68 km).

Around the lake, dozens of roads and lanes intersect between cultivated lands and woods, spontaneously building an exciting path to explore on horseback. 
The area surrounding the lake is an important resting place and refuge for many animals, including various species of mammals (wolf, wild boar, porcupine, marten, oak, marten, badger, otter) birds (black kite, red kite, buzzard, mallard, owl, scops owl, owl, herons) as well as various species of fish present in the reservoir (carp, chub, largemouth bass, southern bleak, crucian carp).

Food will be another highlight of your holiday as we only provide meals based on typical recipes and local products.

Accomodation

Accommodations
This is a stationary ride, so nights are spent in different accommodations.

Description
You will sleep in rustic but comfortable farmhouses with private rooms and facilities along the way.

Accommodation itinerary - subject to changes
Night 1: Farmhouse in Fortore Valley
Night 2: Manor near Lake Occhito
Night 3: Farmhouse in Colletorto

Farmhouse in Colletorto
This charming farmhouse offers 3 simple but comfortable guestrooms equipped with air conditioning and free Wi-Fi access.

Room Occupancy
In case you are a single traveler willing to share your room, we can sometimes waive the single supplement fee. If we are unable to find you a roommate, the single supplement fee applies.


Meals
All meals are included from dinner on day 1 to breakfast on the last day. Wine and water are included with meals.


Dietary Restrictions
We can cater to all dietary restrictions with prior notice.

This trip includes some wine with dinner and can accommodate special dietary requests.

Riding

Itinerary


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 (Thursday): Arrival 
Transfer to the Fortore Valley: a rural area characterized by cultivated fields, small orchards, woods, and hills that gently bend towards the valley. Nearby, you can see Occhito Lake, 13 square km of water completely surrounded by nature. Check into your accommodation. We will give a presentation of the horses, and enjoy dinner together with typical products.
Meals included: Dinner
Overnight at farmhouse in Fortore Valley

Day 2 (Friday): Valle del Fortore to Lake Occhito
A delicious breakfast will be served at 9am. The typical morning mist that hovers all around the reservoir will gradually thin out. It's time to leave! This morning, we ride for a few hours along the numerous trails in the area. You will appreciate the remarkable variety of flora and fauna that lives near the lake. You might be able to see a family of wild boars, perhaps a wolf or a small otter. There will be no lack of aerial trajectories of kites and buzzards.
At 1.30 pm, we stop for lunch, right on the shores of the lake, then, after a few moments of relaxation, we will leave for an ancient fortified manor. Tonight, we enjoy a good dinner.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight at Manor near Occihto Lake

Day 3 (Saturday): Lake Occhito Ride
After breakfast, we tack up the horses and get back in the saddle for another day of trekking. We will discover a new side of the lake. 
After a long excursion, it will be time to have our picnic lunch, made with local products. After our break, we set off again to reach a new farmhouse that will host us for the night. Typical dinner.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight at Farmhouse in Colletorto

Day 4 (Sunday): Departure day
This morning, we enjoy the last part of our fascinating riding journey. Once back at the stables, we say goodbye. 
Meals included: Breakfast

Rates and Dates for Occhito Lake Getaway

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Other Info
Meeting: Colletorto
Airport: Naples or Bari
Transfer: Rome airport or Termoli train station

Climate:
                                                Colletorto area