Horseback Rides at Lake Como: The 10 Best

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.

Take a horseback ride along the banks of the Serio River, within the nature park of the same name on the border between the provinces of Bergamo and Cremona. Depart from Romano di Lombardia.

Relying on your guide you will have the opportunity to admire the protected natural area, rich in biodiversity and pristine habitats.

Before or after the horseback ride you can rest inside the center's characteristic clubhouse, enjoying an aperitif, or book lunches and dinners or stay in the comfortable B&B, all with a background of ambient music.

Enjoy this equestrian experience as a couple, with family, with friends, and ensure a moment of happiness and relaxation.

Choose horseback riding in the hills of Bergamo and ride along the trails and dirt roads in the area, surrounded by the green woods of the park.

The horseback riding tour routes are suitable for both beginners and experts. The rides are one to two hours in length and take place throughout the week.

You will be led by an experienced guide, who will be with you for the duration of the excursion, showing you the most beautiful places and leading you through the most striking landscapes of the Bergamo area.

(The walk will be at a walking pace and not a galloping pace).

Discover Como Brianza, near Lake Como, on horseback and immerse yourself in the woods of the beautiful hills at the base of the Larian Triangle, between the lakes of Montorfano and Alserio.

The horseback trail is at a walking pace, suitable for beginners or those climbing into the saddle for the first time.

Private or group rides for up to 12 people are available. For groups from 7 people, a 30-minute field lesson will be given before departure.

Long pants and sneakers are required. Protective equipment of helmet and back protector will be provided by the riding school and is included in the price of the walk.

Horseback riding in Fagnano Olona, in the province of Varese, among the countryside, flower meadows and woods. An ideal experience for those who want to experience a horseback ride in nature, even on their first experience.

After a brief initial introduction and handover of equipment, you will depart from the riding stables for a horseback ride along flat paths surrounded by greenery. During the ride you will cross white country roads, , flower meadows, cultivated fields, hay bales, cob fields and verdant forests.

Throughout the activity you will be accompanied by a guide, who will lead the horses on foot with longhairs to ensure support and safety along the way.

The itinerary is about 4-10 km, depending on the variant you choose. You can opt for the 1-hour tour, which is ideal for approaching the experience in a relaxed way, the 2-hour tour, designed for those who wish to immerse themselves in the quiet of the countryside for longer, or the sunset tour, which will allow you to experience the walk in an even more atmospheric atmosphere, with a scenic stop during sunset.

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.

Horseback riding in the mountains above Lecco, 558 meters above sea level, starts in the town of Primaluna. Excursions offered for this experience are either 1 or 2 hours in length, as desired.

All horseback rides are on the bridleway along the Pioverna River, where you can admire scenic and very characteristic places in the valley. You cross the river, if possible depending on weather conditions and season, and reache the woods. 

The horseback riding experience is suitable for anyone, even first-time riders. Appropriate clothing for horseback riding, such as closed shoes and long pants, is recommended.

This horseback ride will have you explore the beauty of Lake Como from a vantage point. Accompanied by Arabian thoroughbred horses, you will ride along trails with views of the Lake and mountains.

You will begin the walk on foot, an opportunity to socialize with the horses. Later you will pass through the grounds on which stands a historic farmhouse, where Alessandro Manzoni lived. You will walk along trails through the woods, reaching incredible vantage points over the city and Lake.

The experience lasts 1 hour and is suitable for all levels, even beginners. The instructor will teach you the basics of mounting as well as accompany you throughout the itinerary. Languages spoken: Italian and English.

The excursion may be postponed in case of bad weather. Sportswear with long pants and closed shoes is required to participate in the activity. Good health and fitness are also required.

Take a horseback ride along the banks of the Serio River, within the nature park of the same name on the border between the provinces of Bergamo and Cremona. Depart from Romano di Lombardia.

Relying on your guide you will have the opportunity to admire the protected natural area, rich in biodiversity and pristine habitats.

Before or after the horseback ride you can rest inside the center's characteristic clubhouse, enjoying an aperitif, or book lunches and dinners or stay in the comfortable B&B, all with a background of ambient music.

Enjoy this equestrian experience as a couple, with family, with friends, and ensure a moment of happiness and relaxation.

Choose horseback riding in the hills of Bergamo and ride along the trails and dirt roads in the area, surrounded by the green woods of the park.

The horseback riding tour routes are suitable for both beginners and experts. The rides are one to two hours in length and take place throughout the week.

You will be led by an experienced guide, who will be with you for the duration of the excursion, showing you the most beautiful places and leading you through the most striking landscapes of the Bergamo area.

(The walk will be at a walking pace and not a galloping pace).

Starting from the stable, it will be possible to take a nature walk with an experienced guide who will accompany you on foot.

The route follows the ancient Via Mercatorum, a historic mule track that runs along the river through the woods, passing through Cornello dei Tasso, a very characteristic medieval village and one of the best preserved in all of Lombardy, until you reach Oneta, another small mountain village guarded by the Harlequin House Museum. Crossing the arched gateway on horseback and listening to the sound of hooves on the cobblestones will really feel like going back in time.

The walk will end by returning to the stable all together.

A small welcome breakfast (water and coffee) is included in the price.

Sports and weather-appropriate clothing is recommended.

Horseback riding among the vineyards in Franciacorta near Lake Iseo from Corte Franca will provide a unique activity immersed in the tranquility of nature.

Available rides are 1 or 2 hours and extend through local vineyards passing through villages and some of the most renowned wineries such as Berlucchi.

The walks are suitable for all levels of experience, and the instructor will teach you the basics of riding as well as accompany you throughout the itinerary.

Sportswear with long pants and closed shoes is required to participate in the activity.

Horsemanship lesson and horseback ride in the mountains of Val Seriana, in Onore in the province of Bergamo with the possibility of having an aperitif or lunch at a farmhouse.

Walk-only tour

30-minute lesson to familiarize yourself with the horse and 1-hour walk through the woods of Val Seriana.

Tour with aperitif

30-minute lesson, 1-hour walk and aperitif including:

•    cured meats and cheeses
•    a glass of prosecco or spritz
•    bread
•    water

Tour with lunch

30-minute lecture, 1-hour walk and lunch which includes:

•    3 courses of your choice
•    water
•    sweet
•    caffè

Wine and bitters are excluded.

In case of food allergies or intolerances è you can contact the facility following the reservation.