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

Packages and Options



  • SeasonYearDescriptionEUR ~US$
    A
    20243 day trip€610$670
The US Dollar Rate is Based on Exchange Rate of 1.1

* prices are per person based on double/twin occupancy

Transfer and Other Charges:



 DescriptionEUR~US$
2024 Make your own way to Carentino 0 $0
2024 Upgrade to B&B accommodation - please inquire 0 $0
2024 Single supplement at the Agriturismo 35 $40
2024 Discount for triple and quadruple occupancy - please inquire 0 $0
2024 Extra night before and/or after the trip - please inquire 0 $0
2024 Registration fee, pp (mandatory) 45 $50

Season Seasons  Min / MaxReserve
A 2024 03/01 - 06/30 3d / 2n 3 day trip 2 /8 Reserve
A 2024 09/01 - 11/30 3d / 2n 3 day trip 2 /8 Reserve

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


Month

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Average High Temperature (°F)

42

48

57

62

72

79

85

83

76

64

51

43

Average Low Temperature (°F)

29

33

39

45

53

59

63

63

57

49

38

31

Average High Temperature (°C)

5

9

14

17

22

26

29

28

24

18

10

6

Average Low Temperature (°C)

-2

0

4

7

11

15

17

17

14

9

3

0

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: