Combine a hands-on Umbrian pasta class with a relaxed afternoon horseback ride along the Franciscan Path. Learn milling basics and shape tagliatelle before exploring olive-scented trails on horseback.
Combine a hands-on Umbrian pasta class with a relaxed afternoon horseback ride along the Franciscan Path. Learn milling basics and shape tagliatelle before exploring olive-scented trails on horseback.
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Operated by SORPRENDIMI UMBRIA · Perugia, Umbria
You arrive at a sun-warmed farmhouse framed by olive trees, flour dusting a wooden table and the distant clip-clop of hooves along a dirt track. The morning is spent with hands in dough: tasting different flours, learning simple milling basics and shaping tagliatelle the way local families have for generations. Laughter and the slow rhythm of cooking puncture the quiet of the valley.
moderate.
4–5 hours.
Light to moderate fitness; you should be able to walk on uneven ground and mount a horse with assistance.
No—riders receive a brief introduction and the ride is guided; inform staff of any limitations when booking.
Yes—most operators can adjust recipes for common dietary needs if notified in advance; use the booking’s special requirements field.
The whole experience lasts about 4–5 hours; the riding section is typically a relaxed 45–90 minute trail ride depending on the group.
Most classes are offered in English and Italian, but confirm with the operator if you need a specific language.
The Franciscan Path traces routes connected to St. Francis of Assisi; the region’s food culture grew from small, mixed farms and monastery gardens that prioritized grain, olive oil and cheese.
Many local farms practice small-scale, sustainable agriculture; visitors should respect trails, avoid riding on wet tracks to prevent erosion and support local producers by buying directly.
SORPRENDIMI UMBRIA operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.




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