LA CORTE DI ARDENGO - Horseback Riding Holidays in Civitella Marittima in Tuscany - Italy!
We organize 1 to 7 day horseback riding tours through history and nature and archaeology in Tuscany, Lazio and Maremma....
Europe > Italy > Tuscany > Civitella Marittima (Grosseto)
The legend says that Earl Ardengo founded Civitella around 1000. Originally called Civitella Ardenghesca, it was renamed Civitella Marittima due to its pure air coming from the sea and it has some of the best view in the Maremma.
Located between Siena and Grosseto, Civitella is easily reachable from the north and from the central Italy and it is near many interesting places.
The territory around Civitella is one of the wildest of the region and even Italy.
Located between Siena and Grosseto, Civitella is easily reachable from the north and from the central Italy and it is near many interesting places.
The territory around Civitella is one of the wildest of the region and even Italy.
Additional information about the area
Excursions: In the surrounding area of Civitella you can find lonely beaches and seaside resorts like the Marina di Alberese in the Maremma Park, Castiglione della Pescaia, Punta Ala and the islands of Giglio and Elba. The hot sulphur baths of Petriolo are at about 10 km from Civitella. There is a wealth of art in places like Siena, Montalcino, Pienza; there are the etruscan ruins of Roselle and Vetulonia.The unspoilt landscape is one of the outstanding features of this territory: the Val di Farma area, which is our best horse trek's itinerary, is rich in virgin hills and forests,where many wild animals live,such as the wolf and the otter.
The Farma and Merse rivers, which run through the Regional Park, offer beautiful views, like the San Galgano Abbey and the Belagaio and Luriano Castles, the Montarrenti and the Spannocchia Castle and the Pia Bridge.The Val d'Orcia area is another horse trek's itinerary,rich in history and art.Another itinerary is located where the Butteri work on horseback.
Traveling by car:
From MILANO: take the A1 motorway towards Bologna. Exit Firenze Certosa. After the tollbooth, turn right towards Siena.Then follow the sign for Grosseto SS223.After about 37 km you will find the exit for Civitella Marittima.
From ROMA: take the A91 motorway towards Civitavecchia, the A12/E80 towards Grosseto. Follow the sign for Siena SS223. Civitella Marittima exit is 35 km from Grosseto.
A car is necessary
From ROMA: take the A91 motorway towards Civitavecchia, the A12/E80 towards Grosseto. Follow the sign for Siena SS223. Civitella Marittima exit is 35 km from Grosseto.
A car is necessary
Traveling by plane:
Florence airport is at about 110 km from Civitella Marittima.
Rome airport is at about 180 km from Civitella Marittima.
Rome airport is at about 180 km from Civitella Marittima.
Traveling by train:
Grosseto train station is about 35 km from Civitella Marittima.
Pickup service is possible
Pickup service is possible
nearby /
on the property
Restaurants, Biking, Mountain biking, Wildlife Viewing, Birding Not more
than a 15 min.
drive away
Fitness Center , Lake/river for swimming
Not more
than a 90 min.
drive away
National Historic Sites, Theater, Galleries / Museum, Cinema, Shopping, Beach, Fishing, Diving, Golf course, Tennis court, Water skiing, Surfing, Canoeing / Kayaking, Skiing downhill, Skiing cross-country Other types of leisure activities:
The Farma and the Merse Park, the Amiata Park and the Maremma Park are only a few examples of the many protected areas of this part of Tuscany.
The ancient etruscan bridge in Vulci Park
At work with the Butteri
Information about the riding facility / horse farm/ranch
Category
B & B for Horses, Horse Trekking Station, B & B for Horsemen Opening:
all-year
Guest Capacity:
8
Minimum age for guests:
age 14 & up
General description:
We organize 1 to 7 day horseback riding tours through history and nature and archaeology in Tuscany, Lazio and Maremma....
Amenities/equipment of the riding facility
- Riding area / bridle-path
Details of the Riding area
We organize for clever riders from 1, 2, 3. 4 days to 7 horse archaelogic trekking in Val di Farma, a very wild area in Tuscany, in Val d'Orcia, among old castles and abbeys and in Etruscan ruins.More details of the property
We organize a working day with the Butteri among herds of wild horses and cows in the Vulci archaeological Park. Vulci is an ancient etruscan village with several tombs and ruins near.What we have to offer
- Bring Your Own Horse
- Horses for guests available
- Accommodation for one night only
- Short Term stays (2-5 days)
- Weekend stays
- Weekly
- Long Term stays
- accommodation for Non-Riders too
Additional Animals on the property
We have 5 "maremmani" horses mounted with the typical Butteri saddles and a couple of "maremmani" dogs.Other offers and explanations
During the trekkings we ride through unspoilt forests, where many wild animals live, castles and millenium abbies.We overnight in refuges, agriturismo in the middle of the forests and in castles.
Horses available in our riding program
Number of Horses:
in all 5 Horses are available.
Kind of Horses:
For Advanced Riders, Horses height 148 cm & up
Riding (trained for / saddle):
English / Classic, Western, For guided Trail Rides
More information of the Horses for rent (Breed - Training etc.)
Our horses are all "maremmani", bold and generous,bred in the best "maremmano" stud farms and we brought them as colts and fillies to our riding centre, which is located at about 3 km from our house.
Riding program
- with horses for rent
- also with your own horse
- Guided Trail Rides
- All-day Rides
- Pack Trips / Horse Trekking
- Weekend Rides
- Short Week 3-5 days
- 5-8 days
- Trailrides on request
- Horse Trekking with different Stations
- Horse Trekking with solid Station
Minimum age for Trail Rides:
age 14 & up
Riding experience:
Average experience required
Demand on rider:
average demands
Big/Heavy Riders:
max. 90 kg - 200 lbs
Notes and supplements for the Trail Rides / Riding Program
During the trekkings we ride mostly pace for about 5-6 hours max per day. For 2 days trekkings we use pack-saddles, for more days trekkings luggage will be transferred by horse or off-road vehicle.
Accommodations for guest horses
Number of Guest Horses:
in all 4 Guest Horses are welcome
Distance to the Accommodation:
ca. 3 km from the property away
Kind of accommodation:
Indoor boxes - closed stable, Paddock box
Other Details and Conditions for bringing your own Horse
Cogging test and good health certificate for the horses.
Cogging test and good health certificate for the horses.
Guest lodgings
We have 4 rooms with bathroom in an ancient house in the centre of the village.
4 Single / double room(s) :
Our rooms are located in our house in Civitella Marittima, an historic village between Siena and Grosset;they have all private bathroom and have been restored in typical Tuscan style: ceilings with old beams, terracotta floors and antique furniture. From the little garden, where breakfast can be served, there is a wonderful view of Monte Amiata and the hills that slope down towards the sea.
Amenities - special features:
Sheets, Towels, Room service / Cleaning
Catering
Kind of Catering:
- Breakfast on request possible by arrangement
More information of the Catering:
We have a B&B service. You can have your meals at a very good slow-food restaurant at about 50 mt. from our house or at the many good restaurants around Civitella.
General information of the accommodation
Special features:
Dogs permitted, No smoking
More information of the accommodation:
Our house in the village of Civitella Marittima is located at about 3 km from the riding centre. Prices on request. e.g. low season 1 night in double room € 80,00, single room € 60,00 incl. ital. Bf.
Rates and contact
Rates of the Horses for rent
Notes to the rental costs:
Horseback rides around Civitella Marittima - 2 hours 50,00 € per person, 3 hours 70,00 € per person, 4 hours 80,00 € per person. Various multi-day rides - program on request.
Rates Guest Horses
Notes about the cost:
Prices on request.
Contact
Company:
La Corte di Ardengo
First name:
Gianni
Last name:
Rivolta
Country:
Italy
Phone 2:
+
39 (0)334 6708789
Fax:
+
39 0564 900039
You can contact us with the following languages:
English, Italian
By e-mail or phone in english or italiano.