Unforgettable experience for anyone who likes to discover new territories on horseback.
Amazing landscapes, a lot of little and pretty villages down to the coast and up on the mountains, and the big variety of plants and animals are the main characteristic.
- Tenuta Luogo Marchese, a farm with about twenty rooms, a restaurant, a swimming pool and a large surrounding space where you can perform any outdoor activity.
It's a farmhouse dating back to the seventeenth century, once belonged to the baronial family of Ventimiglia, which was later abandoned and used by local shepherds until the early 80s of the twentieth century. During this period it was restored and transformed into one of the most beautiful and scenic farmhouses of north-easten Sicily.
DATES: All year long
Prices: From €1500
Here an exemple of program. (it could change because of weather conditions etc.)
First day
Dinner and overnight.
Second day, Castelbuono; 6/8 hours
Breakfast and meeting at the stables around 8.30/9.00.
The journey will begin with an interesting ride along trails surrounded by the Mediterranean olive groves and cork trees. After crossing the river bed, which is usually dry in summer, riders can reach Castelbuono and leave horses behind the Castle of Ventimiglia.
Castelbuono is a medieval town known as the residence of the barons Ventimiglia and still keeps the old craft traditions. Once in the town, there will be some free time to relax and maybe taste the products typical of Madonie: meat, cheese and traditional desserts with Manna.
Guests may also participate in a guided tour of the Castle (entrance 4 € per person).
Pic nic and way back to the agriturismo in the afternoon.
Dinner and overnight.
Third day, Gorges of Tiberius; 6/8 hours
Breakfast and meeting at the stables around 8.30/9.00.
Adventure that takes us to the wild and rugged shores of the river Pollina, in the territory of San Mauro Castelverde, notorious for his stories of bandits that in the past infested the area. Down to the Gorges called in dialect "Miricu", a place highly suggestive. Possibility to descend into the gorges in canoe (€10,00) or swimming.
Pic nic and way back to the agriturismo in the afternoon.
Dinner and overnight.
Fourth day, Gibilmanna; hours on horse: 6
Breakfast and meeting at the stables around 8.30/9.00.
Ride through the thick forests of cork oaks and holm oaks, to the Sanctuary of Gibilmanna (about 800 mt . above sea level). Visit the Church which houses the famous Madonna of Gagini and free time to rest.
Pic nic and way back to the agriturismo in the afternoon.
Dinner and overnight.
Fifth and sixth day, Tour to the high Madonie Mountains (Piano Battaglia); two days
Breakfast and meeting at the stables around 8.30.
Departure for an amazing ride in the woods of Madonie National Park, full of high peaks that reach altitude of almost two thousand meters above sea level. The area hosts a wide variety of animal species such as deer and wild boar, and plants such as Abies Nebrodensis and giant holly trees.
Pic nic.
Overnight stay at an excellent mountain hotel.
Breakfast and meeting at the stables around 8.30.
Descent on the direction of Cefalù through woods and fields down to Isnello small town bilt on the mountain.
Lunch and way back to the agriturismo in the afternoon.
Dinner and overnight.
Seventh day, St. Ambrogio; 6/8 hours
Breakfast and meeting at the stables around 8.30/9.00.
Wonderful ride from the hills through the woods and fields until the little costal village of Sant'Ambrogio. During the warmer times of the year is possible to go to the beach with horses and take a swim.
Pic nic and way back to the agriturismo in the afternoon.
Dinner and overnight.
Eight day
Breackfast and departure.
