OUR EXPERIENCES
CHOICES FOR YOU
IN EVIDENZA
HANDLING
C/O STRUCTURE LOCATED 40 MINUTES AWAY FROM THE STRUCTURES
POSSIBILITY TO REACH THE RIDING STABLE WITH YOUR OWN TRANSPORT OR THROUGH TRANSFER SERVICES (SEE BEFORE)
SADDLING, WEESTERN RIDING, TREKKING WALKS FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN:
1H
FULL DAY (RECOMMENDED FOR EXPERTS ONLY) BRUNCH INCLUDED
PRICES STARTING FROM €55
E-BIKE RENTAL
PICK-UP AND RELEASE IN OVADA, ALSO AT THE STRUCTURE ON REQUEST:
1/2 DAY RENTAL
FULL DAY RENTAL
SECURITY DEPOSIT €250 PER BIKE
ITINERARIES PROVIDED IN ITALIAN/ENGLISH
PRICES STARTING FROM €45
TRUFFLE HUNTING
IN A PRIVATE RESERVE AT THE GATES OF THE ASTI LANGA
MAX 6 PEOPLE
FINAL TASTING WITH A BOARD OF COLD CUTS AND CHEESES, FOCACCIA AND BREADSTICKS ACCOMPANIED BY LOCALLY PRODUCED WINE.
THE "TRIFOLAU" AND HIS FAITHFUL COMPANION WILL ACCOMPANI YOU THROUGH A PATH THROUGH WOODS AND MEADOWS, ON THE EDGE OF A NATURAL LAKE.
PRICES STARTING FROM 110€
TRUFFLE & HISTORY
in Vignale Monferrato an experience that combines a visit to a historic cellar and infernot + truffle hunting through the estate's vineyards and hazelnut groves,
duration 2 hours, then wine tasting with 3 glasses, cold cuts, local cheeses and bruschetta, nature, history, food and good wine for an unforgettable day
PRICES STARTING FROM €130
MARCAROLO HUT PARK
FULL DAY.
OUR ITINERARY PASSES WITHOUT MAJOR CHANGES IN HEIGHT, ALONG THE RIO GORZENTE IN THE HEART OF THE CAPANNE DI MARCAROLO NATURAL PARK, A PROTECTED AREA MADE SPECIAL BY ITS PROXIMITY TO THE SEA.
THE COEXISTENCE BETWEEN THE SNOW OF THE APENINES AND THE SEA WIND THAT BLOWS FROM THE LIGURIAN SEA HAVE CAUSED THE DEVELOPMENT OF A BIODIVERSITY THAT CANNOT BE FOUND ELSEWHERE.
THE GORZENTE CREATES NATURAL SWIMMABLE POOLS WITH CRYSTAL CLEAR GREEN WATER AND PRISTINE BEACHES.
AT THE END OF THE TOUR, POSSIBILITY OF AN APERITIF IN THE FARMHOUSE (SEE THE LAVAGNINA LAKE EXPERIENCE) OR DINNER AT THE BAITA RIO GORZENTE
PRICES STARTING FROM €25
HISTORY & SPA
HALF DAY/ FULL DAY
FAMOUS FOR ITS SULPHUROUS WATERS WHICH FLOW IN THE CITY CENTRE AT A TEMPERATURE OF 75.5°C
A PLEASANT WALK WILL LEAD YOU TO DISCOVER THE CITY THROUGH THE STREETS OF THE CENTRE
WE WILL START FROM THE REMAINS DATING BACK TO THE ROMAN PERIOD, SUCH AS THE RUINS OF THE IMPOSING AQUEDUCT, UP TO THE ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM WHICH CONTAINS AN IMPORTANT COLLECTION OF FINDS FROM THE MOST REMOTE ANTIQUITY TO THE THRESHOLD OF THE MODERN PERIOD
A MUST STOP AT BOLLENTE, A MARBLE NEWSSTAND NOW A SYMBOL OF THE CITY, PIAZZA ITALIA WITH ITS SCENIC FOUNTAIN OF THE WATER LILIES AND THE MAJESTIC GRAND HOTEL NUOVE TERME AND ITS CAFE' SURROUNDED BY AN ART NOUVEAU ATMOSPHERE.
FOR THOSE WHO DO THE FULL DAY: morning visit to Acqui, lunch in Canelli at the Ristorantino N' Ca D' Basan and afternoon dedicated to the SPA at the facility in Agliano Terme (15 minutes from Canelli).
PRICES STARTING FROM €25
LOWER MONFERRATO
BETWEEN NATURE AND TASTE
a day in Vignale Monferrato, discovering this territory, a UNESCO heritage site, on board a quad! the meeting point is at a famous winery, departure for a 2-hour quad tour through vineyards and hazelnut groves, dirt roads and woods; at the end, visit the winery and its ancient infernot and tasting of home-made wines, with a platter of cold cuts and cheeses, breadsticks and homemade bread. For those who want to end the day, there is the possibility of truffle hunting accompanied by the trifolau and his faithful four-legged friend.
PRICES STARTING FROM €135
FOREST BATH
a day dedicated to relaxation, away from city traffic, to reach the right connection between mind and body; the appointment is set in a dream location, with a swimming pool and private lake, surrounded by centuries-old plants, in absolute silence; after a short briefing you will move, with your coach, along a sensory path, suitable for everyone. At the end of the experience, a farewell cocktail with a platter of cold cuts and cheeses and local wines to accompany it. The same experience can be done, only in summer, a short distance away, immersed in a thick forest with marked paths, where at the end you will find your picnic lunch to enjoy on the shaded lawn. A regenerating experience in contact with nature
PRICES STARTING FROM €40
TASTING IN MEDIEVAL CASTLE
visita guidata al Castello, ancora oggi abitato dalla famiglia nobiliare che, con estrema cura, mantiene viva questa antichissima dimora con la sua Torre Millenaria, La Bigattiera, Il Giardino Segreto e l’antico borgo; degustazione finale in Cantina di proprieta’ interna con 4 calici in abbinamento a focaccia e grissini.
PREZZI A PARTIRE DA 30 €
OVADA AND CASTLES
FULL DAY
OVADA AS THE GATEWAY TO THE ALTO MONFERRATO, RICH IN HISTORY AND CURIOSITIES, YOUR GUIDE WILL LEAD YOU TO DISCOVER THIS CITY THROUGH A WALK,
LUNCH IN A TYPICAL RESTAURANT TO ENJOY FARINATA AND IN THE AFTERNOON VISIT TO THE CASTLE OF TAGLIOLO MONFERRATO, IN THE ADJACENT HILLS, 5 MINUTES FROM OVADA. AT THE END TASTING OF A GLASS OF WINE PRODUCED BY THE CASTLE.
ALTO MONFERRATO BOASTS THE GREATEST CONCENTRATION OF MEDIEVAL CASTLES IN ITALY.
PRICES STARTING FROM €40
HANDS IN CURD
MINIMO 4 PERSONE HALF DAY
PERCORSO ATTRAVERSO L'INTERA FILIERA DI UN CASEIFICIO IN PROVINCIA DI CUNEO: DALLA RACCOLTA DEL LATTE APPENA MUNTO AI SENTORI DI LEGNO, FRUTTO DI STAGIONATURA DEI FORMAGGI.
DEGUSTAZIONE ALLA CIECA
PREZZI A PARTIRE DA 50 €
GRAPPE TASTING
GRAPPA TASTING IN AN ANCIENT ARTISAN DISTILLERY WITH INTERACTIVE TOUR AND OPTION TO PURCHASE ON SITE.
IN COMBINATION AND UPON REQUEST, POSSIBILITY OF TASTING 2 VERMOUTHS PRODUCED IN THE DISTILLERY.
PRICES STARTING FROM €30
LAVAGNINA LAKES AND RIO GORZENTE
FULL DAY.
NATURE TRAIL OF PARTICULAR GEOLOGICAL AND BOTANICAL INTEREST.
STARTING FROM THE LOWER LAKE DAM, THE PATH WINDS FOR ABOUT 3 KM ON AN EASY, ALMOST FLAT PEDESTRIAN PATH.
THE VIEW IS WONDERFUL IN ANY SEASON, ESPECIALLY IN SUMMER WITH THE TORRID, FRAGRANT HEAT RISING FROM THE METALLIC ROCKS AND THE DEAFENING, HYPNOTIC CHIRPING OF THE CICADAS.
AT THE END TASTING AT A FARMHOUSE WITH TASTING OF 5 TYPES OF WINES ACCOMPANIED BY: GOAT'S CHEESE, LOCALLY PRODUCED BROAD BEANS WITH LOCAL SALAMI, BRUSCHETTE, OMELETTES, GRILLED SAUSAGE, PIE,
COFFEE AND GRAPPA.
POSSIBILITY TO PURCHASE THE WINES TASTED
PRICES STARTING FROM €30
MOLARE DAM AND TIGLIETO BADIA
A DAY TO DISCOVER THE UPPER VAL D'ORBA AMONG ITS NATURALISTIC TREASURES AND HISTORICAL HERITAGE FROM THE MIDDLE AGES TO THE 20TH CENTURY
MOLAR STARTING AND FINISHING POINT, EASY LEVEL.
ONE DAY EXPERIENCE TO VISIT THE IMPOSING SITE OF THE MOLARE DAM, DATEING BACK TO THE FIRST HALF OF THE 20TH CENTURY, TASTE THE TYPICAL VALLEY CUISINE AND DISCOVER THE ABBEY OF TIGLIETO, A HISTORICAL HERITAGE OF GREAT VALUE, DATEING BACK TO THE 12TH CENTURY AD, AND THE FIRST CISTERCIAN ABBEY BUILT OUTSIDE OF FRENCH TERRITORY
LUNCH IN A TYPICAL RESTAURANT WITH LOCAL PRODUCTS (MAX 6 PEOPLE)
PRICES STARTING FROM €30
GAVI FORTRESS AND WINE
Sesperienza ai confini tra Liguria e Piemonte, con passeggiata attraverso questo borgo che ricorda moltissimo i “carruggi” genovesi, per i suoi colori, per le sue case, per la focaccia! Imponente Il forte di Gavi, storica fortezza di tipo prettamente difensivo costruita dai genovesi su un preesistente castello di origine medioevale. È di proprietà demaniale ed è adibito a struttura museale. Si trova lungo la via Postumia che nell'antichità collegava la Repubblica di Genova al Basso Piemonte (Monferrato) e alla Lombardia. Al termine della passeggiata degustazione presso i Produttori del Gavi, marchio riconosciuto a livello mondiale, con un percorso denominato “ Calcatio 5 etichette”, un percorso griffato DOCG, accompagnato da tagliere di prodotti tipici e dagli immancabili amaretti, dolce tipico del territorio.
PREZZI A PARTIRE DA 60 €
CHOCOLATE LABORATORY
HALF DAY
VISIT AN ARTISAN WORKSHOP TO DISCOVER THE ART OF THE MAITRE CHOCOLATIER AND TAKE ACTIVE PARTICIPATION IN SOME PHASES OF THE PRODUCTION.
TASTING TO FOLLOW.
PRICES STARTING FROM €30
BLINDFOLDED TASTING
HALF DAY
TRANSFER TO A TYPICAL LOCATION OF THE LANGHE, VISIT AND BLIND TASTING OF 4 WINES, IN A DEDICATED ROOM, PRIVATE TASTING, ACCOMPANIED BY TYPICAL PRODUCTS.
THE TASTING WILL INCLUDE A WHITE, TWO REDS AND A BAROLO.
PRICES STARTING FROM €100
TRIFOLAU FOR A DAY
The Jewel of our Lands
The Cascina is located on the rolling hills of Monferrato Ovadese, an area that in addition to being very renowned for its wines, is no less so for its prized white truffle. Everyone agrees on the extraordinary aroma and quality of the white truffles of these lands, true delicacies highly appreciated already in the past, just think that Gioacchino Rossini, defined the truffle of these hills "The Mozart of mushrooms". In a splendid rural context that takes you back to the past, our farmhouse boasts a natural reserve of white truffles.
The discovery
Duration of the visit: 2 hours. Times: at the customer's choice
PRICES STARTING FROM €85
ICE CREAM EXPERIENCE
The Gelato Experience will allow you to see and try firsthand how an artisanal ice cream shop laboratory works.
It will consist of three parts:
- The first part will be dedicated to the history of artisanal ice cream.
- During the second, the machinery needed to make artisanal ice cream, the ingredients that make it up and their role in the ice cream will be illustrated.
- In the third part of the experience, participants will personally make an ice cream flavor.
At the end of the experience each participant will receive a tub of approximately 1 kg with the ice cream made or with flavors of their choice from those available in the display case.
Number of participants: from 2 to 5
DURATION APPROX 3H
PRICES STARTING FROM €50
CAMPO LIGURE BETWEEN FLAVOURS & HISTORY
Experience flavors, history and craftsmanship.
Campo Ligure is recognized as one of the most beautiful villages in Italy and is also the national capital of Filigree; the experience begins with a visit to the Filigree Museum, perfectly inserted in the historical context of the village; it continues with a visit to a local specialized filigree goldsmith's laboratory, where this refined technique of working gold and silver will be explained.
The next stop will be an aperitif-lunch at the Spinola Castle, where it will be possible to taste the flavours of the area, accompanied by the wines of Monferrato.
Following a visit to the Castle with its characteristic architectural structure that dominates the medieval village, the snow house and the open-air museum “Il Giardino di Tugnin”, a collection of statues with sacred and mythological themes.
Finally, there will be time for a stroll through the small ancient streets, with their shops and boutiques where you can go shopping.
End of services
PRICES STARTING FROM €30
THE FASSUSHI
FASSONA MEAT SUSHI.
Raw materials from the Piedmont region in an oriental shell.
Original idea and strong character to make you experience new and creative flavors.
PRICES STARTING FROM €65
MENTALISM EXPERIENCE
Think what would happen if someone could open the door to your subconscious, the same door that allows access to your imagination, thoughts, your deepest emotions!
Our only goal is to make our spectators experience a new emotion, to enter their memories thanks to sensations they have never felt before. A Mentalist does not play, but experiments, always leaving a veil of mystery in every experiment he does.
Daniele Losquadro and Pasquale Buonanno, Mentalist duo.
There are few couples in Mentalism in the world.
The choice to create a duo was born from the complicity of being each other's support, each other's missing piece.
If you are organizing your event in a suggestive location from the past, such as an 18th century villa, or a castle, a museum, the show "Back in Time" certainly combines science and the occult in a Steampunk mood.
The show "Modern & Scientific" adapts to the modernity of the location, focusing the show on the application of psychological techniques, mind reading and Cold Reading.
WINE & COMICS
We will accompany you to Bubbio, in Alto Monferrato, to introduce you to the producers of the first certified BIO wine in Italy in 1992, the famous Moscato d'Asti San Grod. A special experience for the "Vignette in vigna", 40 vignettes on the themes of wine permanently exhibited outdoors among the rows of the San Grato vineyards, including the longest Vignetta in Italy, 70 meters x 1 meter high on the wine in a single large cloth. The tasting will take place in a room where a natural spring flows, accompanied by organic wines, cured meats and cheeses, an atmosphere to be experienced and enjoyed! A tasting experience that can be included in the context of a mini-tour done independently, with a visit to Acqui Terme, an ancient spa town of Roman times, Monastero Bormida and Bistagno, small villages characterized by an atmosphere of times gone by.
PRICES STARTING FROM €35
WINE TOUR IN THE VINEYARD
for a brunch or an aperitif in the vineyard, at sunset, among the rows of vines that are excellently cared for; the country atmosphere makes this place very special and suggestive; guided tour of the vineyard and the cellar with three wines to taste accompanied by typical products of the area such as cured meats, cheeses, focaccia, veal with tuna sauce, Fassona tartare, vegetable flan with light fondue, Russian salad and stuffed vegetables.
PRICES STARTING FROM €30
THE CHEESE ALCHEMIST
A true artist of cheese making and cheese refining, in his farmhouse, equipped with a laboratory and rooms for maturing, this friendly gentleman produces over 70 types of cheese thanks to his knowledge of molds, ferments and lactic curd. The journey winds through all the processes, with storytelling and anecdotes about his life and his profession; at the end, tasting with: 4 dishes in 4 courses with at least 8 types of cheese, 4 glasses of dedicated wine divided into 4 dishes, tasting of oils and breads, breadsticks, liqueurs and digestives of own production and coffee. A “must” for cheese lovers!
PRICES STARTING FROM €120
50 SHADES OF RUCHE'
Ruché is a centuries-old vine; its history is not known exactly, but it is certainly one of the most interesting and dynamic native Piedmontese vines. There are many legends about its name, with one in particular that seems the most reliable. It is said that in a farmhouse, called “Rocca”, some friars vinified this sweet wine to give to the inhabitants of the nearby Poggio castle: hence the origin of the term Ruchè. It sprouts slightly later than other vines, with vegetation of a more vivid green and with thicker shoots. It produces a long and sparse bunch, with round grapes and many seeds. Always very sweet and very early grapes.
It can be drunk vintage or even aged. Visit to the production cellar and tasting of 4 Ruche' paired with local salami and cheese. Experience that can be completed with a visit to Frassinello Monferrato and a visit to the Castle or Vignale Monferrato with truffle hunting, quad bike ride or e-bike rental for a "walk" through the vineyards and the rolling Monferrato hills.
PRICES STARTING FROM €20
UNDERGROUND CATHEDRAL
English: we called it “Spend a day with us” and it can be booked from Tuesday to Sunday, it takes place in the cellars of Canelli, Castagnole delle Lanze and Santo Stefano Belbo, for lunch: - In the morning we will visit Contratto, during the tour they will explain the wine production method and you will walk together through the tunnels that, since 2014, are part of the UNESCO World Heritage of the Underground Cathedrals of Wine; the tour will be followed by a tasting of Classic Method sparkling wines, all vintage. After that, you will reach the Ape Wine Bar in Santo Stefano Belbo on your own, which will be happy to welcome you for a lunch where territory and experimentation will pleasantly meet, obviously accompanied by Contratto wines. In the afternoon we will reach Castagnole delle Lanze on your own for a visit to La Spinetta, in order to end your day in style: you will taste the great wines of Piedmont in the splendid setting of the barrel cellar and the Langa hills
PRICES STARTING FROM €40
ARCHERY
exclusively, only in Monferrato, you will be accompanied and instructed by Giulia Barbaro, world champion of “natural” shooting, through a path in the middle of the park owned by the company, face to face with life-size animal silhouettes. Typical day reception:
Coffee time: sweet/savoury (focaccia, tart, typical local sweets) coffee and fruit juice
Light lunch: tasting of typical local products (e.g. filetto baciato, salami with truffle, local cheeses, etc.), hot dish (usually a first course such as ravioli “plin”, tagliolini with “home made” sauces), service water and wine (dolcetto, local barbera doc). At the end of the experience, there is the possibility of relaxing on the edge of the natural lake located in the center of the property to admire a breathtaking sunset.
PRICES STARTING FROM €120
QUAD EXPERIENCE
pick up and drop off Vignale Monferrato: The routes are within a radius of about 50 km around Vignale Monferrato, touching various neighbouring towns including Cuccaro, Lu, Conzano, Camagna, Altavilla, Viarigi, Fubine, Montemagno, Ottiglio, Frassinello and many others.
The roads traveled are mostly dirt roads, immersed in vineyards, woods, meadows, hazelnut groves and orchards. From Friday to Sunday with the following slots: 10.30/14.30/16.30/18.30
(sunset package duration 2 hours);
QUAD SUNSET PACKAGE: the activity is suitable for everyone (completely dirt track). The excursion lasts 120 minutes in total, including an initial briefing and several stops during the tour to see and photograph the magnificent landscapes of Monferrato with the colors of the sunset and possibly change drivers where necessary. An aperitif stop is also planned during the trip.
PRICES STARTING FROM €120
LLAMAS & ALPACAS
A day-long experience for the whole family. You will be “taught” on how to prepare these friendly walking companions, how they feed and how to make them walk alongside you through woods and vineyards until you reach a Castle for a short break and a tasting of local wines accompanied by pizza and focaccia. At the end, a souvenir photo.
PRICES STARTING FROM €45
CRAZY COOKING CLASS
Not the usual cooking class, but a kitchen workshop with the traditional creation of bread, raviolini del plin and Piedmontese bonet, all then consumed at the estate, with home-made wines and a final gift from the Chef, which will be a pleasant surprise for everyone!
You will be given a notebook to write down the recipes and a bottle of wine for every two participants.
PRICES STARTING FROM €65
GIN EXPERIENCE - URBAN LOUNGE
Our Mixologist will prepare you for the tasting of 3 types of Gin contaminated with as many products, all strictly from the territory; experience starts at 4 pm, with the possibility of completing the day with a visit to one of the many medieval castles in the area, a stop in Acqui Terme or Novi Ligure to visit a well-known Chocolate laboratory.
PRICES STARTING FROM €75
DAY AT THE RANCH
For nature, horse and pony lovers, a wonderful walk (suitable for everyone) lasting about 1 hour (up to 3 hours for experts), American style riding. At the end, possibility of relaxing by the pool and light lunch consisting of 3 appetizers, 1 first course, 1 second course, dessert (drinks not included). In the afternoon, possibility of using the swimming pool included in the price
PRICES STARTING FROM €75
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WINE PAINTING
Wine turns into painting thanks to this original experience that will be led by Rolando and Natalia two artists who gave life to the laboratory “Terra e Cielo”, located in Ovada, a safe place, where you can discover and express who you are. A place where art lives for everyone and in everyone.
To create this experience, a themed location was chosen: a wonderful underground cellar from 1870. Owned by the Bistagnino family, it occupies a space of 700 square meters that extends between via Cairoli, via Sligge, the extension of via lung'Orba, right in the historic center of Ovada. Dominating the entrance hall is the gigantic press where the grapes to be pressed were delivered.
The meeting will be at the above-mentioned location at 3:30 pm where Rolando and Natalia will welcome our guests. We will proceed to analyze the various nuances of wine to give life to a real work of art. At the end of the day the manager of the Om Garden club (a
nice home restaurant and cocktails located exactly above the cellar) will prepare an aperitif that can be consumed either directly in the cellar or in the original garden located at the entrance of the place depending on the weather conditions)
PRICES STARTING FROM €65
NEMO'S GARDEN
Nemo's Garden is an underwater cultivation, a project born to address major global issues such as: climate change , pollution , malnutrition and hunger.
It is actively operating and open to visitors from late June to late September.
The garden is located in Noli , Italy, and consists of an underwater installation of several vinyl-plastic biospheres containing various types of herbs, vegetables and flowers that are being tested and observed for this alternative and sustainable way of gardening.
This experience will allow you to snorkel accompanied by a guide to discover Nemo's Garden, a unique installation in the world accessible to everyone.
PRICES STARTING FROM €40
KAYAKING IN BERGEGGI
ITINERARY:
Departure from Spotorno
Meeting with the Environmental Hiking Guide and the companion, kayak technician: briefing by the kayak technician on the safety measures to be adopted at sea and on the paddling technique and use of kayaks. Brief introduction to the itinerary.
Sailing to Bergeggi Island: exploring the crystal clear waters and
of the surrounding seascapes, narration by the Guide on the naturalistic and historical aspects of the territory.
At the island, stop for a refreshing swim and snorkelling session to discover the rich biodiversity of its seabed.
We set off again by canoe, paddling along the imposing cliffs of Bergeggi:
exploration of the fascinating natural caves.
Tour of the island and return to the beach in Spotorno.
Aperitif and food experience in a charming and relaxing environment in the hour
of the sunset.
Duration of the entire experience:
Approximately 4½ hours, from afternoon until sunset.
Number of participants:
Minimum number: 10
Maximum number: 16
PRICES STARTING FROM €100
KAYAKING IN NOLI
ITINERARY:
Departure from Noli
Meeting with the Environmental Hiking Guide and the companion, kayak technician: briefing by the kayak technician on the safety measures to be adopted at sea and on the paddling technique and use of kayaks. Brief introduction to the itinerary.
Sailing in the Gulf of Noli: exploring the crystal clear waters and the
surrounding seascapes, narration by the Aspect Guide
naturalistic and historical of the territory. Stop under the cliffs of Capo Noli and refreshing bath and snorkeling session to discover the rich biodiversity of its seabed.
We set off again by canoe and paddle to reach Nemo's Garden: explanation and
snorkeling on the Garden.
Aperitif and tasting of local products by the sea at sunset.
Return to the beach in Noli
Duration of the entire experience:
About 4 ½ hours
Number of participants:
minimum number: 3
Maximum number: 7
PRICES STARTING FROM €115
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