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For over 20 years, Franco Melis and his wife Raimonda run horse farm Vallbona pratos a la carte in Tuscany, Italy. This is where tourists from all over the world for adventure, good food and amazing experiences from horseback. But the environment of Franco's far from touristy, here the atmosphere is familiar and every day unique and unforgettable. In September, before fall really arrived in Tuscany, we traveled there to take part in the adventure.
Vallbona is beautifully situated in the Tuscan countryside, amidst olive groves and vineyards. The main building is of stone and is originally a watchtower from the 1100s which has been furnished in a rustic style. Down a slope is riding ground and a newly-built stables. Boasting pratos a la carte spectacular views of mountains and valleys.
First day, we are eager to get going. And after Franco, who would keep a close eye on everything and everyone on the farm, have controlled our ridkunnighet we leave. After a lovely ride through the forest and at full gallop along the vineyards, we understand pratos a la carte that this week is going to be something special.
Once back, it's time for lunch, which is served on the shaded terrace. Every meal at Vallbona consists of two kinds of pasta, then meat with vegetables. Meal drink is wine, red chianti that is disktrikt we find ourselves. Always stand a bottle of olive oil by the family's own production on the table.
After a few days on the farm, we set off on a three-day ride through pratos a la carte Monte Giovi National Park, one of the most valuable and still relatively pristine areas of Tuscany. It offers not only magnificent scenery but also many historical remnants pratos a la carte from the Etruscans and Romans.
Our guide Rainer, who is German, is a spontaneous and talkative type who love to get up to a prank. But he is also well familiar with the area and its history, pratos a la carte and often stays up to tell us, just as he likes to stop and have a chat with the locals pratos a la carte we meet along the ride.
After a nap in the sun, we continue and then in the evening we arrive at La Bottega Di Monte Giovi, a small inn in the middle of the mountains where we'll stay for two nights. Here we are greeted pratos a la carte by Giulia and Carlo, a very hospitable elderly couple who cook up for dinner. The drums are heavy with typical Italian antipasti and pasta, and we can go to bed more than full and satisfied.
The next morning we get up early, while the sun rises and a great view emerges through the haze of the mountains. Today we're high, even up to 992 meters pratos a la carte above sea level to the summit of Monte Giovi. When we approach Rainer gives clear instructions on how to ride when it begins to rise more strongly. It is impressive how the horses are able to get around in the terrain where it is occasionally very steep.
The next day, ride downhill, homeward. We ride along the mountain down to the small town of Rufina, which is famous for its wines. Here we cross the flowing river Sieve a few times. Nor is this any concern, our seasoned horses.
Back at Vallbona we are greeted by a spirited mood. Franco has posted the stereo and set your speakers and it is barbecue night, both for guests and neighbors. When dusk falls, pratos a la carte put it on the antipasti while large pieces pratos a la carte of meat that toilet seat covers sizzles on the grill. The time has time to reach over ten before we sit down at the table, but then it's in Italy.
To conclude pratos a la carte the week, we make a speedy day's ride, and when we look for the usual picnic sits up and turns back is not without feeling a little sad. Tomorrow we say goodbye to our horses, Rainer, Franco and the other on Vallbona. Maybe we will come back, maybe it will be a new country on horseback next year.
Price: 8300 SEK including full board and riding a week. Additional flights and transfers.
Travelling there: Hay Bona is located 20 kilometers outside of Florence. Flights to Florence, Bologna or Pisa. Shuttle from airport pratos a la carte can be arranged by the equestrian center for a fee. Alternatively pratos a la carte you can go by taxi or train.
Food: The typical Italian cuisine and rustic fare, cooked by his own chef of raw materials depending on the season.
Horses: The horses are of Italian descent and is very well trained. There are quiet horses for less experienced riders and more vivid for those who wish. Riding in Western saddles and with loose reins.
Riding experience: Some riding experience needed for long rides but the finn