Day 1
The trip will depart from Agriturismo Ca' Maddalena and we'll be riding horseback for 6 days on the Apennine Chain mountains direction south. We'll start climbing the ridges next to Frontone village and the landscape will be mostly hilly; during the last hour we will climb up to about 1000msl. The overnight stay will be in a tented camp close to Poggio Campomiele. Mounts Catria and Acuto will be watching over us during the night.
The ride will last about 7 hours.

Day 2
We'll leave in the morning and the above mentioned twin mountains will be at our right side. Just one hour later we'll reach the Camaldoli Monch refuge named Fonte Avellana Monastery; while riding ahead we will step back in time. In those sites there are still some people such as woodmen, shepherds and monks whose lives still flow very calmly. At the end of this second day we'll reach Mount Cucco and the charming beechwood of Val Di Ranco. Overnight stay will be in a tourist accommodation.
The ride will last about 6 hours.

Day 3
On the third day we'll be leaving Mount Cucco to get to Fossato di Vico mountain Pass. In the first part of the ride we will be following white roads and going a bit downhill. In the afternoon we'll start climbing again to reach Mount Maggio and the Valsorda Plain. Overnight stay will be in a mountain hut.
The ride will last about 5 hours.

Day 4
On day four, we are going to have some rest in the morning and the departure will be after lunch. During this fourth day we will have the possibility to enjoy stunning views while climbing to get to Monte Serra Santa Meadows; we'll have the chance to admire cows and horses living in the wilderness. While riding downhill, we will pass through tiny quiet villages and reach the one surrounded by woods where we'll stay overnight.
The ride will last about 4 hours.

Day 5
On day five we will leave the tiny village with its inhabitants and the surrounding woods, heading to Colfiorito, a plane where the fields are coloured by different crops. Above all, the violet colour of lentil flowers stands out. We will go on riding up and downhill to get to the stunning village of Rasiglia, where we will spend the night in a tented camp.
The ride will last about 6 hours.

Day 6
On the sixth day the first two hours of riding will be particularly quiet and we will travel along wide but not too busy roads. The second part of the ride will take place on steeper paths, to reach monte Cavallo and slip to reach Valnerina. We will pass through the villages of Riofreddo and Fematre (with its beautiful church painted with frescoes) to get down to the valley floor and reach the crystal clear waters of River Nera. A last effort will lead us to the village of Castelvecchio, where we will spend the night in a guesthouse.
The ride will last about 6 hours.
(Please note: We are trying to find an alternative path but with the same destination.)

Day 7
Last day of riding on a long stretch with our loyal companions: the horses. After about half an hour riding we'll go quite quickly uphill and suddenly be in the heart of the mountain! Riding up-and downhill we'll follow the top of an endless ridge and this will be just the beginning of the amazing show of nature. We'll have the chance to admire the stunning Piana di Castelluccio; the beautiful plain sheltered by the Sibillini Mountains with its major peak Monte Vettore. The variety of colours and the beauty of nature will mix with whirling emotions and this will be the worthy ending of our trip.
The ride will last about 8 hours.

Day 8
We'll be returning to Ca' Maddalena with motor vehicles.


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