What to do in Oltrepò Pavese: the 10 best activities

Horseback riding among the Langhe vineyards is ideal for those who love hilly views and vineyards. The trip is scheduled to start from San Marzano Oliveto. The excursion crosses the hills of Monferrato and proceeds mostly on dirt trails, beautiful to ride on horseback.

The stable is close (less than an hour's drive) to Asti, Alessandria and is just over an hour from Cuneo and Turin.

Group horseback riding is ideal for friends or even families with children; in fact, from age 8 and up, you can ride the pony. The age of the child should be communicated by phone to the guide once the confirmation of the reservation request has been received.

Walk with aperitif:
From San Marzano Oliveto, in the province of Asti, you will stroll through scenic vineyards and breathtaking landscapes, surrounded by the majestic backdrop of the Alps. There will be a chance to visit an agritourism in the area, where an aperitif will be served with two glasses of wine per person and mixed platters of cured meats and cold cuts.

Recommended attire for horseback riding tours includes closed shoes and long pants.

The horseback ride is suitable for beginners and first-time riders, professional equestrian guides will accompany you on this wonderful adventure.

This experience is not suitable for pregnant women.

If you have any mobility issues, please notify the facility once your booking is confirmed.

The ride lasts about 2 hours and ends with the return to the riding stables.

This summer dinner allows you to enjoy a unique experience immersed in an evocative atmosphere: among the vineyards and olive groves of Piedmont, a Unesco heritage site.

Long tables under the stars, surrounded by neat rows of vines and centuries-old olive trees, will welcome you, creating an intimate and authentic atmosphere.

You can enjoy a dinner of dishes inspired by the local tradition and accompanied by selected wines from the area.

The menu includes:

•    Welcome aperitif with 1 glass of Spumante Brut Rosato "BrichetRosè"
•    Battuta di fassona beef, grana flakes, black rice and robiola mousse
•    Girello of veal in CBT, tuna sauce and fior di cappero
•    Zucchini flan and cream of toma cheese
•    Agnolotti "del plin" pasta with roast sauce and hazelnut crumbs
•    Pork cheek braised in Barbera d'Asti "La Dama" wine with rosemary potatoes
•    Panna cotta and red fruits
•    Bunet with macaroons and chocolate

In case of food allergies and intolerances, it is possible to contact the facility after booking.

The tasting and visit to the Infernot wineries in Monferrato takes place in Cella Monte, which joined the Borghi più Belli d’Italia since 2018 and includes: a visit to the historic winery and infernot, followed by a tasting of 4 wines.

For those who like it, you can add a small board with cold cuts, cheeses, bruschettine.

The infernot are underground caves dug by hand, which allowed the Monferrato territory to become a UNESCO World Heritage Site along with the Langhe and Roero territories in 2014.

The visit concludes with a tasting of 4 wines produced by the winery accompanied, for those who wish, by a small cutting board of local products and breadsticks (+5€). For the cutting board it is possible to request a vegetarian version.

During the tasting you will taste:

•    Mariulin (Piedmont DOC Chardonnay, Sparkling Brut Martinotti Method)
•    Dedalo (Monferrato DOC White from Arneis grapes)
•    Solista (Grignolino del Monferrato Casalese DOC)
•    Carisa (Piedmont DOC Barbera)

For the visit of the wineries in Monferrato we recommend clothing appropriate for the low temperatures and high humidity; present in the premises.

For minors or non-tasters the rate includes:

•    1 drink
•    1 small cutting board

A vineyard picnic in Monferrato is a perfect opportunity to relax in the fresh air while enjoying typical products and wines from Piedmont.

The experience begins with a visit to the winemaking cellar and the underground aging cellar, nestled among the Monferrato hills. Here you will find wooden barrels, barriques and tonneaux of Allier origin.

Afterwards, you will be given a soft plaid with pillows and a picnic basket full of delicacies to enjoy.

Enjoy this picnic with the view of the Monferrato Mountains as the backdrop for a relaxing moment in the Montemagno countryside.

This experience is based on the search for truffles in the Langhe, followed by a tasting of truffles, cheeses, wines and other local foods.

Initially there will be an explanation of the history and characteristics of the truffle with its types. Next, you will go out hunting with the trifulau, followed by his dogs Esterina and Lizzy, searching for truffles underground. The dogs have a trained sense of smell to smell truffles and recognize where they grow.

We will then move on to a tour of the Trifulau House where we will see the objects, pictures and mementos handed down by the Trifulau.

At the conclusion of the visit, a truffle aperitif with accompanying tasting will be served.

Calendar of visits

•    October - January: Fine white truffle
•    February - September : Summer and winter black truffle

Some visits may be conducted in English.

In the summer period June-August truffle hunting and aperitif in the Langhe can only be booked in the morning.

At 7:00 pm there will be a welcome drink with wines from the winery.

Dinner will be served around 8 pm and the menuù è consists of:

•    Welcome appetizer with friciule, salami and cheese
•    Carne cruda alla Monferrina
•    Citello tonnato della tradizione
•    Russian salad
•    Agnolotti al rugo d'rosto
•    Maltagliati with vegetable ragù
•    Roast beef with baked potatoes
•    Bunet
•    Water
•    Coffee

All accompanied by locally produced wines.

Visit a family winery in Roero, learn firsthand about the traditions of this farm, and enjoy a delicious lunch near Cuneo.

The experience begins with a tour of the winery and follows with lunch (if selected) and wine tasting.

You can, in addition, choose to accompany the winery visit with a fixed menu lunch includes a welcome from the kitchen, two appetizers, a first course, second course with side dish, dessert, water, coffee, bitter and cover charge.

This experience will allow you to discover the territory of Roero, in the province of Cuneo, through its wineries, wines and local dishes.

A visit to the winery will introduce you to the history of wine production of one of the most historic wineries in the Langhe and immerse you in the picturesque Piedmontese territory near Alba and Barolo.

Following the tour of the winery and the estate vineyards, you can choose from 2 menu lunch offered by the winery.

The experience lasts from 2 to 3 hours and is suitable for everyone. Minors are not allowed to taste. .

Greedy menu (2 hours 30 minutes)

The menuù includes an assortment of cold and hot appetizers from our country tradition, a homemade first course of your choice, and a delicious dessert to end the experience.

This menu includes a tasting of 3 wines.

Delicious menu (3 hours)

This menu includes cold and hot traditional country hors d'oeuvres, followed by a homemade first course of your choice, a second course and dessert to end the experience.

The delicious menu includes a tasting of 5 wines.

For children there is a menu which includes pasta, schnitzel and potatoes and a final dessert, so they too can enjoy this fun experience.

A sweatshirt is recommended for the winery tour.

This summer dinner allows you to enjoy a unique experience immersed in an evocative atmosphere: among the vineyards and olive groves of Piedmont, a Unesco heritage site.

Long tables under the stars, surrounded by neat rows of vines and centuries-old olive trees, will welcome you, creating an intimate and authentic atmosphere.

You can enjoy a dinner of dishes inspired by the local tradition and accompanied by selected wines from the area.

The menu includes:

•    Welcome aperitif with 1 glass of Spumante Brut Rosato "BrichetRosè"
•    Battuta di fassona beef, grana flakes, black rice and robiola mousse
•    Girello of veal in CBT, tuna sauce and fior di cappero
•    Zucchini flan and cream of toma cheese
•    Agnolotti "del plin" pasta with roast sauce and hazelnut crumbs
•    Pork cheek braised in Barbera d'Asti "La Dama" wine with rosemary potatoes
•    Panna cotta and red fruits
•    Bunet with macaroons and chocolate

In case of food allergies and intolerances, it is possible to contact the facility after booking.

For the picnic, stations with wooden tables and seating will be set up at a scenic spot in the park so that you can be more comfortable during the day.

Within the park you will be able to take walks along marked trails along a circuit lasting about 15 minutes. You will be able to pick up the wicker basket containing products from our farm and small local realities at 12:30 pm or 6:30 pm (sunset time) inside you will find for your information:

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•    Salami
•    Cheese from the area
•    Seasonal main dish according to the availability of the period (e.g., vegetable velouté/rolls/rice salad, roast beef)
•    GREP sandwich ( we compose sandwiches with the products available in the selected period)
•    Macedonia of seasonal fruits
•    Bread
•    Slice of cake
•    1/2 L of house wine for every 2 people
•    A bottle of water
•    A thermos of coffee
•    (on request)

For children, the basket è reduced, without main dish and with a juice instead of wine.

Not è possible to have menù for celiac or vegan menù only vegetarian. When booking è it is necessary to report food allergies/intolerances.

At the facility è a bathroom with drinking water is available.

In case of bad weather the event è cancelled.

In case of a sudden storm we have an indoor common room for 15/20 people.

Horseback rides through the countryside in Canavese, above Turin, departing from Rivarossa.

The rides are for adults (18 years and older). There is a beautiful ride through nature, with opportunities to see wild boar and fawns. The area is hilly, with rivers, woods and grasslands.

The ranch from which you start, nestled in the unspoiled nature of the Canavese and Lanzo valleys, offers the opportunity to set out on long walks or participate in horseback trekking activities.

Truffle hunting among the hills of Alba, in the Langhe region, is a perfect experience to experience firsthand a special moment: the search for this mysterious and fascinating ingredient.

You will have the opportunity to see live a secret and complex craft: that between the trifulau and his dog is a close relationship made of trust and mutual respect, which comes only after many years of experience. 

Few people have the opportunity to participate firsthand in this search: trifulau are in fact used to roam alone, sometimes at night, away from prying eyes. 

Although this is an “actual search” with a professional trifulau and his “tabui” (favorite dog), the one you will participate in è a ’simulated activity.  

However, since the search takes place in a natural truffle ground, è it is possible that truffles not artificially buried, but spontaneously grown on the spot, may also be found!

You can choose to have this experience exclusively with a private tour or do it on a shared basis.

For the activity to run smoothly, you will need to be self-driven as you will be expected to move between the meeting point and the forest where the experience takes place. We also recommend outdoor sportswear.

In case of mud or light rain, the activity is guaranteed and you will be provided with rubber chaps and capes. The activity will be moved or cancelled with a refund in case of heavy rains.

Alpaca walking in Carpaneto Piacentino allows you to enjoy a relaxing experience immersed in the tranquility of the countryside.

You can walk along pristine paths through forests, flowering meadows and vineyards accompanied by gentle, soft alpacas.

This experience is suitable for everyone: families, couples, groups of friends or simply those looking for a relaxing time away from the daily hustle and bustle.

Alpacas are gentle, curious and peaceful creatures, perfect for a relaxing and fun experience. Following their slow, meditative pace, you will savor the silence broken only by the rustling of leaves and their quiet breathing.

At the beginning of the experience there is a brief introduction about alpacas to learn about them, how to interact with them and how to guide them safely.

Afterwards there is a walk of about 1 hour on a nature trail, with stops to enjoy the scenery and make friends with these fascinating animals.

For the vineyard dinner experience in Oltrepò Pavese, you will be welcomed into the vineyards to have a tasty dinner, taking advantage of the coolness of the Versa Valley hills.

The menu includes a wine and food pairing:

•    Pinot Noir bubbles with Antipasto with local cured meats and garden vegetables
•    Still white Riesling with Primo piatto of pasta or risotto with seasonal ingredients
•    Red wine choice of Pinot Noir, Barbera or Bonarda with Second course of meat or vegetarian dish
•    Dessert of your choice

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During this horseback ride in the Emilian Stirone Park you will be able to fully enjoy the beauty of the Apennines.

The horseback rides will take place on trails of low and medium-low difficulty suitable for all levels of experience, but also for those who have never been on horseback before.

You will be provided with all equipment for the excursion, including helmet (mandatory). Recommended clothing includes long pants and closed-toe shoes.

If you choose to participate in the vineyard picnic in Oltrepò Pavese, Lombardy, you will have a unique experience, stroll three vineyards and then rest while picnicking among the vines.

Everything you need for the picnic will be provided by the facility.

What is included in the picnic bag (for 2 people):

•    fabric bag with tablecloth
•    a bottle of wine (variable depending on the option chosen)
•    a bottle of water
•    local cold cuts and cheeses
•    homemade bread
•    tart with local jams
•    glasses and tableware

One should equip oneself with comfortable shoes, sun hats, sunscreen and insect repellent. We recommend bringing blankets to sit on in the grass, beach sarongs or towels to spread between rows of trees for shade.

The aperitivo in the vineyard in Oltrepò Pavese will be held at Valdamonte, a winery that covers 21 hectares in the area.

The winery is located in a hilly location on the eastern bank of the Versa Valley.

The winery's vineyards are located on the top of the hill, and this characteristic gives the wines a fresh, savory taste. The main grape varieties grown are pinot noir, chardonnay, Rhine riesling, croatina and barbera.

Every Saturday it will be possible to have an aperitif in the vineyard in the coolness of the Versa Valley hills.

The picnic in the vineyard with tasting in the Oltrepò Pavese is a unique opportunity to have lunch with friends in the hills of Lombardy and to learn about the history of the production of the best-known local wines.

The activity begins with a guided tour of the farm, overlooking the hills, and its wineries and then proceeds to its vineyards where the picnic will begin. The picnic includes:

•    Sandwich with roast beef, grana cheese and salad
•    Sandwich with goat cheese, sun-dried tomatoes and arugula
•    Tart with fruit jam
•    Water

The picnic is accompanied by a tasting of 4 local wines, including a Provincia di Pavia IGT Pinot Noir "Columban".

The experience has a total duration of about 3 hours and is suitable for everyone. It is a fun and romantic experience to enjoy with friends in the Oltrepò Pavese.

With this horseback ride in the Ticino Nature Park you will have the opportunity to familiarize yourself with the horses, brush them and prepare the necessary equipment for an enjoyable ride.

The experience begins with a short introductory lesson that will help you learn how to tame your horse.

During the horseback ride, which will have an effective duration of 1 hour and 15 minutes, you will ride through the forest and spring areas, rich in waterways and vegetation. If lucky, you may see storks, herons and other migratory species.

There is also an opportunity to picnic on horseback.

Horseback riding along the Adda River, lasting one to two hours, through the surrounding woods is an experience not to be missed.

The horseback rides are also suitable for beginners, as they consist of comfortable and wide paths located within the Adda Park.

Thanks to this ride you will have the opportunity to explore the nature that characterizes these places, and to let the horses water within the river.

During the horseback ride, departing from Rivolta d'Adda, you will be accompanied by two equestrian guides, who will lead you for the duration of the excursion.

This experience, will give you the opportunity to enjoy a horseback ride in the picturesque landscapes of Oltrepò Pavese. The experience lasts an hour, and if selected, at the end you can enjoy an excellent aperitif served directly at the stables.

During the one-hour horseback ride, during the first 10 minutes the instructor will explain the approach to the horse, followed by the saddle fitting (about 20 minutes), which will still take place at the stables. Once the preparations are over, you can leave for the actual ride to discover the natural landscape around you. 

The'insurance è included in the price, also please note that the maximum weight allowed to ride a horse è is 85Kg.

The Casa Garello farmhouse in Salice Terme, in the Oltrepò Pavese region, offers a lunch with wine tasting and tour of the cellars in a picturesque hillside setting. Casa Garello is located in an area traditionally devoted to wine growing. Everything that is brought to the table comes from the raw materials from the garden and vineyards.

Menu full-lunch tasting:

•    4 wines for tasting
•    Tagliere of cold cuts and cheeses and two hot appetizers
•    Traditional Oltrepò
•    Agnolotti pasta
•    Pinot roast with baked potatoes
•    House dessert
•    Water
•    Coffee

Menu tasting lunch:

•    4 wines for tasting
•    Cured meats and cheeses platter and two hot appetizers
•    House dessert
•    Water
•    Coffee

A children's menu is also available, which includes:

•    House-cured meats
•    short pasta with red or plain sauce
•    chops with baked chips
•    dessert of your choice
•    1 soft drink

Any food allergies or intolerances can be reported to the facility following booking.

The duration of the above experience is to be considered approximate.

For the vineyard dinner experience in Oltrepò Pavese, you will be welcomed into the vineyards to have a tasty dinner, taking advantage of the coolness of the Versa Valley hills.

The menu includes a wine and food pairing:

•    Pinot Noir bubbles with Antipasto with local cured meats and garden vegetables
•    Still white Riesling with Primo piatto of pasta or risotto with seasonal ingredients
•    Red wine choice of Pinot Noir, Barbera or Bonarda with Second course of meat or vegetarian dish
•    Dessert of your choice

What are you waiting for to book this wonderful experience in Lombardy?

The Casa Garello farmhouse in Salice Terme, in Oltrepò Pavese, offers a picnic with wine tasting and winery tour in a picturesque hillside setting. Casa Garello is located in an area traditionally devoted to wine growing. Everything that is tasted comes from the raw materials from the garden and vineyards. It will be set up a space with cloth and pillows and glass glasses.

Menù picnic:

•    Three wines for tasting
•    Local meats and cheeses
•    Rustic focaccia
•    Apricot jam tart
•    Water

Any food allergies or intolerances can be communicated to the facility following booking.

The duration of the above experience è to be considered approximate.