Horseback riding holidays in Pontassieve in Tuscany, Italy! Near Florence!
Our Tuscan country house offers holidays with horse riding program, rides and/or lessons, convivial meals. We are 20 km from Florence.
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In the midst of the typical Tuscan countryside and yet only 20 km from Florence, between olive groves, vineyards, ancient farms and castles, Vallebona organizes horse riding holidays.
Additional information about the area
Excursions: Swimming pool: relax in the pool or on the surrounding meadows.We are only 20 km from the center of Florence, an invitation to visit one of the most beautiful art cities in the world.
By car you can reach famous Tuscan cities such as Arezzo, Siena or San Giminiano in 1 hour.
Traveling by car:
A1 motorway exit Firenze Sud. After the toll booth, go to the traffic lights. At traffic lights, turn right towards Arezzo/Pontassieve. After ca. 9 km in Sieci turn left at the traffic lights towards Molino del Piano. Continue towards Doccia. From Doccia, drive about 4 km to the windmill, then go straight on, after about 400 m turn onto gravel road and follow the signs for Vallebona.
Traveling by plane:
Florence or Pisa airport are the nearest
Pickup service is possible
Pickup service is possible
Traveling by train:
Florence S.M.N with change to Pontassieve (train line Firenze-Roma).
Pickup service is possible
Pickup service is possible
nearby /
on the property
Restaurants, National Historic Sites, Mountain biking, Mountain climbing, Wildlife Viewing, Birding Not more
than a 15 min.
drive away
Shopping, Lake/river for swimming, Hiking
Not more
than a 90 min.
drive away
Theater, Galleries / Museum, Cinema 
Information about the riding facility / horse farm/ranch
Category
Holiday Company, Training Company, Horse Trekking Station, Dude/Guest Ranch, Working Ranch, Ranch Resort, Farm, Riding Stable, Pony Stable, Western Riding Stable, Hotel for Horsemen Opening:
from: 15. March
to: 15. January
Guest Capacity:
18
Minimum age for guests:
no limitation
General description:
Our Tuscan country house offers holidays with horse riding program, rides and/or lessons, convivial meals. We are 20 km from Florence.
Amenities/equipment of the riding facility
- Riding facility
- Round pen
- Gastronomy available
- Riding area / bridle-path
- Paddock - Pasture
- Parking space for horse trailers
- Tack room
More details of the property
After the lessons there is always a ride. Our sure-footed horses offer different temperaments for a wide variety of riders: there is something for everyoneWhat we have to offer
- Bring Your Own Horse
- Horses for guests available
- Riding lessons - Riding classes
- Short Term stays (2-5 days)
- Weekly
- Family Trips
- Group activities
- Honeymoon Packages
- accommodation for Non-Riders too
- Reduction for Non-Riders
- Supervised Children's Activities
(age 10 & up) - Riding holidays for unaccompanied kids
(age 12 & up) - Help wanted / desirable
- Cowboy school
- Barbecues
Additional Animals on the property
We have over 30 riding horses, trained by us in the Western and English style, sure-footed and balanced, on the sand arena and in the countryside. We also have donkeys, ponies, dogs and cats.Other offers and explanations
If you don't want to ride, you can relax in the pool or on the surrounding meadows. Horseback treks are possible with the family, as a solo traveller or in a group. Pony rides for the little ones.Horses available in our riding program
Number of Horses:
in all >20 Horses are available.
Kind of Horses:
For Beginners, For Advanced Riders, Horses height 148 cm & up, Ponies
Riding (trained for / saddle):
Western, For guided Trail Rides
More information of the Horses for rent (Breed - Training etc.)
35 horses of different breeds (Maremman, Quarter Horse, Anglo-Arabian). All horses were trained by us, based on “natural horsemanship”.
Riding program
- with horses for rent
- also with your own horse
- Guided Trail Rides
- All-day Rides
- Pack Trips / Horse Trekking
- Short Week 3-5 days
- 5-8 days
- 9-14 days
- Trailrides on request
- Horse Trekking with different Stations
- Horse Trekking with solid Station
- Cross-Country
Minimum age for Trail Rides:
age 12 & up
Riding experience:
No restriction
Demand on rider:
little demands
Big/Heavy Riders:
max. 90 kg - 200 lbs
Notes and supplements for the Trail Rides / Riding Program
The riding program is daily in the morning and afternoon. Long rides or a combination of 1 hour of lessons followed by a ride. Treks throughout Tuscany.
Riding holidays for children
Riding and playing - riding holidays for young people aged 12 to 19
Min. age for unaccompanied children:
age 12 & up
Max age to:
17 years
Offered for:
Girls and boys
General description:
Riding and playing
At our Vallebona farm, riding holidays for young people are organised at the end of June/beginning of July.
The course focuses on lessons and rides and is supplemented by other horse-riding activities such as riding games, vaulting, harnessing and driving a carriage, riding bareback, day rides with a picnic and much more. At Vallebona, we practice the American style of riding.
At our Vallebona farm, riding holidays for young people are organised at the end of June/beginning of July.
The course focuses on lessons and rides and is supplemented by other horse-riding activities such as riding games, vaulting, harnessing and driving a carriage, riding bareback, day rides with a picnic and much more. At Vallebona, we practice the American style of riding.
Comments on the kind of catering:
Extensive selection of dishes from the Italian tradition. Our countless pasta varieties and hearty roasts are very popular. Our olive oil and Chianti wine are never missing from the table.
We offer riding holidays for children during the:
- Summer holidays from >500 Euro / Week
Comments on the costs / included services:
There is a 20% discount on this program. So a week of full board with over 20 hours of riding costs only 595.00 euros.
Accommodations for guest horses
Number of Guest Horses:
in all 6 Guest Horses are welcome
Distance to the Accommodation:
The Riding stables are on the property directly.
Kind of accommodation:
Indoor boxes - closed stable, Paddock - Pasture
Training - Riding lessons - Riding classes
Rides in our beautiful area are guided and lessons are also available in German and English
General information of the Training:
Trained Horses available, Group Instruction
Riding Lessons for:
For Beginners, For Advanced Riders, especially for Children
Minimum Age for Riding Classes:
age 10 & up
Training qualifications:
In the first lesson in Vallebona, the rider is introduced to our riding style: a combination of western riding and off-road safety.
Riding Classes / Lessons
Western Riding, Many-sidedness Riding, Training to sit the horse well, Recreational riding, Trekking, Pace Riding, Training for Young Horses
Special Classes
We often have young horses in training and it is possible to follow the work: from the initial desensitization to complete trust in the saddle and trainer.
Guest lodgings
A typical Tuscan country house with double or multiple bed rooms
1 Vacation home :
Vallebona accommodates horse riding enthusiasts in a typical Tuscan country house, surrounded by green olive groves. Our guests are welcomed in a family atmosphere. Only 20 km from Florence.
5 Single / double room(s) :
Accommodation in the guest house is in double or multiple bed rooms, depending on the needs of our guests.
The rooms are very spacious, typical of Tuscan country houses.
The rooms are very spacious, typical of Tuscan country houses.
2 Multi-bedded room(s):
In the shared room (3 beds) you can find accommodation as a family or as friend traveller.
Amenities - special features:
Sheets, Towels, Room service / Cleaning
Catering
Kind of Catering:
- Breakfast on request obligatory
- Half-board on request possible by arrangement
- Full-board on request possible by arrangement
More information of the Catering:
Extensive selection of dishes from the Italian tradition. Our countless pasta varieties and hearty roasts are very popular. Our olive oil and Chianti wine are never missing from the table.
General information of the accommodation
Special features:
Dogs permitted, Pool available, Phone, Internet access, Internet-/ E-mail service
More information of the accommodation:
Vallebona offers holidays in a quiet, family atmosphere in an ancient stone house, surrounded by nature. Also characteristic are the typical Tuscan food and the unforgettable horse riding excursions.
Rates and contact
Rates of the accommodation
Rates of the Holiday Homes:
from: 50,00 Euro /
Week
to: 1.300,00 Euro / Week
to: 1.300,00 Euro / Week
Rates of the single / double bedroom:
from: 140,00 Euro /
Week
to: 1.300,00 Euro / Week
to: 1.300,00 Euro / Week
Rates of the mult-bedded room:
from: 95,00 Euro /
Week
to: 1.100,00 Euro / Week
to: 1.100,00 Euro / Week
Rates of the Horses for rent
Rates for renting a Horse:
Included in the Rates of the accommodation.
Notes to the rental costs:
additional riding lessons: 1 hour riding 18.00
2 hours riding lessons / ride 30.00
2 hours riding lessons / ride 30.00
Rates Guest Horses
Boarding fee:
20,00 Euro per day/horse
Feeding fee:
Included in the Rates of the accommodation.
Notes about the cost:
Price can be agreed with a riding guide
Rates Riding Classes
Rates for riding lessons:
25.00 euros / hour
Contact
Company:
Vallebona
First name:
Raimonda
Last name:
Boris
Country:
Italy
You can contact us with the following languages:
German, English, Italian