Horse trekking on the path of Saint Benedict
A truly emotional experience for the horse lovers! Take the chance to get to know the medieval Christian culture that was born here before spreading across Europe.
Slow tour riding a horse, along the path of Sant Benedict from the Montecassino Abbey to the sacred grotto (Sacro Speco) of Subiaco, following the trail walked by the Saint in 529.
THIS TRIP INCLUDES
Your experience will start in Cassino and through a 6 days tour you will reach the sacred grotto (Sacro Speco) of Subiaco. During the trail you will ride across the beautiful land of Ciociaria to discover its beauties and ancient stories.
On horseback you will cross the italian history, from the pre-Roman times to the II World War, through the Middle Ages and the Risorgimento. Along this path you will full yourself into wild nature where still survives ancient farming and agricultural practices.
The route will make you discover the most beautiful medieval italian abbeys, accross the homeland of Saint Thomas until we reach the Casamari Abbey, the Trisulti Charterhouse (Certosa di Trisulti), a real gem surrounded by the green Monti Ernici, until we reach the sacred grotto (Sacro Speco) of Subiaco.
Along the path you will discover fascinating ancient cities, battle ground of the II world Wae and protected natural areas, like the natural monument of Montecassino and the natural Park of Simbruini Mountains.
SITES VISITED
Cassino, Montecassino Abbey, Polish Cemetery
Roccasecca
Veroli, Casamari Abbet
Collepardo, Certosa di Trisulti
Morino
Filettino
Monte Livata
Subiaco, Sacro Speco
GROUP
Min. 10
Max. 20
MEETING POINT
Cassino
EXTRA SERVICES
Horse rental
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Destination
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DepartureVia Sferracavalli, 105, 03043 Cassino FR
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Dress CodeSportswear
TOUR LOCATION
Departure from Hotel La Rocca, Cassino