
Daily tours along the Via Francigena.
Horse back riding to Hermitages and Castles.



With these tours we offer the possibility of returning for a few hours to the past of this part of Tuscany.
A small taste of the medieval period along this ancient road which has been, since the early Middle Ages (year 476 AD – 1000 AD),
the itinerary followed by pilgrims from central-northern Europe, to reach Rome, seat of the Papacy .
This route is a “Great European Cultural Itinerary”, similar to the Camino de Santiago de Compostela in Spain.
Traveling the Sienese stretch of the Via Francigena on horseback is like going back in time and becomes an
opportunity to discover, with a slow and ancient rhythm, places that have a great historical, cultural and
environmental value among the most typical of this part of Tuscany.
Castello della Chiocciola – La Villa (approx. 2,5 hours )
Crossing Pian del Lago, where until the mid-18th century there was a lake (or rather a swamp) called Verano completely reclaimed by the Grand Duke Pietro Leopoldo, you reach the Castello della Chiocciola and the small fortified medieval village of La Villa


Hermitage di San Leonardo al Lago (approx. 3,5 hours)
We travel along the Via Francigena to reach the Hermitage of San Leonardo al Lago, meeting along the way La Piramide, an obelisk in memory of the reclamation of Pian del Lago and after a few kilometers you reach the hermitage of San Leonardo. The first certain news dates to the year 1112, but its history seems to date back before the 12th century.
A day of history, wine and horses (approx. 4,5 hours )
The Via Francigena will lead us to the Castello di Monteriggioni built between 1214 and 1219. This castle owes its origin to the Republic of Siena and still retains most of the 13th century structures. After lunch, which will be enriched by a tasting of Chianti Classico wines, we will return to the equestrian center along the paths of the Montagnola Senese, a hilly area which has been populated since Etruscan and Roman times.

The tours are for riders of medium experience who have control at all paces. Participants: min. 2 guests. Maximum weight 90 kg or 190 lb. Minimum age : 14 years. Dates on request and customizable programs. Safety equipment supplied by the centre.