MS Trip Overview
The Lunigiana is an ancient, mystical settlement area, named after the Roman city Luni which was located in Northern Italy, between Liguria and Tuscany. There are about 100 magnificent castles like those in Pontremoli and in Fosdinovo, the Malaspina Castle. Your tour starts from an “agriturismo” in Lunigiana; after a short briefing with your horse riding guide, you’ll make your way into the “Via Francigena”, the ancient route that in medieval times connected Canterbury to Rome, passing through the chestnut forest and oaks and reaching the aristocratic castle of the Malaspina family. The horses are well-trained, fit and a pleasure to ride.
After the riding experience you will relax in the typical restaurant of the farmhouse enjoying the specialties of the region. During the summer time, possibility to go for a swim in the pool of the agritourism.
Additional Info
Duration: 4 hours
Starts: MS, Italy
Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> Horseback Riding
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The Lunigiana is an ancient, mystical settlement area, named after the Roman city Luni which was located in Northern Italy, between Liguria and Tuscany. There are about 100 magnificent castles like those in Pontremoli and in Fosdinovo, the Malaspina Castle. Your tour starts from an “agriturismo” in Lunigiana; after a short briefing with your horse riding guide, you’ll make your way into the “Via Francigena”, the ancient route that in medieval times connected Canterbury to Rome, passing through the chestnut forest and oaks and reaching the aristocratic castle of the Malaspina family. The horses are well-trained, fit and a pleasure to ride.
After the riding experience you will relax in the typical restaurant of the farmhouse enjoying the specialties of the region. During the summer time, possibility to go for a swim in the pool of the agritourism.
Itinerary
After a short briefing with your horse riding guide, you’ll make your way into the “Via Francigena”, the ancient route that in medieval times connected Canterbury to Rome
After the riding experience you will relax in the typical restaurant of the farmhouse enjoying the specialties of the region.
Stop At:
• Castello di Monti, Via del Castello 4, 54016 Monti Italy
