Monferrato Ride
Northern Italy Italy: (IT-GOITNW3)
URL: https://www.hiddentrails.com/tour/italy_nothwest_monferrato.aspx
Introduction
Northern Italy
Italy
This tour is ideal for nature loving riders who enjoy good food and excellent wine!
During this short riding getaway in Piedmont, you will ride across hills covered with vineyards as far as the eye can see and discover local villages, farmhouses as well as centuries-old cellars.
The Piedmont is an historic wine region, especially renowned for its Monferrato wine. The wine-growing landscapes of Langhe-Roero and Monferrato are made up of 5 distinct estate as well as a castle.
Accomodation
Accommodations
This is a stationary ride, so all nights are spent at the same location.
Description
You will stay in a farmhouse adjacent to the riding center. The farmhouse offers 3 bedrooms with shared bathroom.
There is a common area with a TV and a garden.
Room Occupancy
In case you are a solo traveler, the single supplement fee is mandatory.
Meals
All meals are included from dinner on day 1 to lunch on the last day.
Dietary Restrictions
We can usually cater to most dietary restrictions with prior notice.
This trip includes
some wine with dinner.
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: 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
Rates and Dates for Monferrato Ride
Rates include:
Accommodation at Agriturismo, All meals & 3 riding days
* prices are per person based on double/twin occupancy
Transfer and Other Charges:
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2023
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Make your own way to Carentino
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0
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$0
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2023
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Upgrade to B&B accommodation - please inquire
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€
0
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$0
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2023
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Single supplement at the Agriturismo
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€
35
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$35
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2023
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Discount for triple and quadruple occupancy - please inquire
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$0
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2023
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Extra night before and/or after the trip - please inquire
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0
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$0
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2023
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Registration fee, pp (mandatory)
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€
45
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$45
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2023
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Insurance, pp (mandatory)
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€
95
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$100
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2023
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03/01
- 06/30
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3d / 2n
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3 day trip
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2
/5
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Reserve
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2023
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09/01
- 11/30
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3d / 2n
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3 day trip
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2
/5
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Reserve
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Dates Note:
Rates do not include:
Registration fee (mandatory), Transfers & Gratuities
Other Info
Meeting: Carentino
Airport: Turin (TRN) or Milan (MXP)
Transfer:
Climate:
Alessandria area
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Month
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Jan
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Feb
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Mar
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Apr
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May
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Jun
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Jul
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Aug
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Sep
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Oct
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Nov
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Dec
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Average High Temperature (°F)
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42
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48
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57
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62
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72
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79
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85
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83
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76
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64
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51
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43
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Average Low Temperature (°F)
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29
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33
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39
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45
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53
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59
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63
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63
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57
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49
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38
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31
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Average High Temperature (°C)
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5
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9
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14
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17
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22
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26
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29
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28
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24
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18
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10
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6
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Average Low Temperature (°C)
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-2
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0
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4
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7
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11
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15
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17
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17
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14
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9
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3
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0
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Source: NOAA
Seasons
Monferrato features a continental climate due to its position between the northern Alps and the Appennini mountain range.
Spring
This is one of the best seasons to visit as temperatures generally range between 15° to 25° C during the day.
Summer
This time of year can be hot, but the nights are fresher.
Autumn
The weather is similar to spring but the sun doesn’t bite as much.
Winter
Winters are quite cold and during the night, temperatures can drop to -5° C. It’s usually foggy and rainy, but there are still lots of bright days with a warm sun.
What To Bring:
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