Molise: Lake Occhito 2021
Lake Occhito-located between Molise and Puglia-with its 210 million cubic meters of water, represents the second largest artificial reservoir in Europe in terms of capacity. The dozens of roads and lanes that intersect around its perimeter between cultivated lands and small woods, spontaneously build an exciting path to be practiced on horseback. Therefore, this precious basin is the beating heart of the “riding” adventure that we offer you. Three days spent in nature, riding a horse, discovering the rich wildlife heritage of the reserve, almost untouched recesses, on the border between two regions . we will be very carefull about the food choice , another focus of this experience. In fact, meals based on typical products and local raw materials will always be offered, taken care of by two historic Molise agritourism structures.
Departure dates from April to October on request with a minimum of 3 participants
PARTICIPANTS: MIN 3 MAX 8
Expect an arrival at the Termoli train station or at the Rome airport or station. Transfer to the Fortore Valley: a rural area characterized by cultivated fields, small orchards, woods and hills that gently bend towards the valley. A few steps away, the silent grandeur of Lake Di Occhito, 13 square km of water completely surrounded by nature. Check-in, presentation of the horses and dinner based on typical products. Overnight at the farmhouse.
A delicious breakfast will be served at nine. The typical morning mist that hovers all around the reservoir will gradually thin out. It's time to leave! The horses will be prepared. The excursion will move for a few hours along the numerous routes in the area. You will appreciate the remarkable variety of flora and fauna that lives near the lake. You will 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 stop for a packed lunch, right on the shores of the lake, then, after a few moments of relaxation, we will leave for an ancient fortified manor. Here dinner will be served and guests will be welcomed for the night.
after having breakfast, preparation of the horses and everyone on the saddle for another day of trekking. We will discover a new side of the lake, intercepting roads, lanes, paths that branch off in the surroundings. In the silence the sounds of animals, the patter of hooves in the grass or on the gravel. After a long excursion ,it will be time to have lunch, once again packed, also in this case made of typical products. After relaxing, he sets off again to reach a new farmhouse that will host us for the night. Typical dinner and overnight.
After having breakfast, get on the saddle to experience the last part of our fascinating journey. Return to the Relax stables, greetings and return to recover your own means (or transfer if required).
Tariff per person, starting from:
Departure | Double |
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From 1 April 2021 to 31 October 2021 | € 770 |
Notes
(B / L / D): B = breakfast; L = lunch; D = Dinner
Difficulty level: From ° to °°°°°
DURATION: 4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS
DIFFICULTY: °°° (INTERMEDIATE)
ACCOMMODATION: farmhouse
EQUIPMENT: WESTERN SADDLE
HORSES: Appaloosa, Pain and Quarter Horse, reliable and accustomed to the proposed routes.
GAIT: Experience in handling the horse outdoors and familiarity with 3 gaits is required
TYPE : itinerant trekking with overnight stay in a farmhouse.
ACCOMMODATION:
3 nights in a farmhouse, rustic but comfortable structures with private facilities.
Packed lunches along the way and home-cooked dinners based on typical local products (water and house wine included).
Note: The itinerary described above is to be considered indicative. It may be subject to variations due to weather conditions or circumstances beyond our control. Possibility of overnight stay in a tent instead of a farmhouse.
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