Horseback riding for expert riders, Lake Como

Gallop mountain trails above two lakes, then break for local wine and cold cuts at a farmhouse

Expert horseback riding near Lake Como pairs Arabian thoroughbreds with mountain trails and forest paths for experienced riders only. The ride spans four and a half hours across two segments: a two-hour morning ride through picturesque forest, a farmhouse lunch with local products and one glass of red wine, then another two hours of galloping with views of Como and Annone lakes. A live guide speaks English or Italian. Minimum age is 18. The activity is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnancy, or poor cardiovascular health.

The experience

You'll ride Arabian thoroughbreds bred for endurance, not a casual walk. After a short briefing where you get fitted with a cap, gaiters and protective vest, the first two hours take you through mountain trails and picturesque forests at a pace suited to expert riders. The route builds toward a break at a working farmhouse, where you'll eat platters of cold cuts, cheeses and bread with bottled water and a glass of red wine.

The second half of the ride opens up. You gallop on the paths with views of both Como and Annone lakes spreading below the mountains. This segment is where the endurance of the horses and your own skill matter: the terrain and the pace reward riders who know how to move with the animal instead of fighting it. The whole experience runs four and a half hours from start to finish.

A live guide leads the group in English or Italian. Public transportation options are available nearby if you're coming from Como town. Bring a moderate level of physical fitness. The ride is built for people who have spent real time in the saddle.

What’s included

• Cap, gaiters and protective vest.
• bottled water.
• lunch with platters of cold cuts, cheeses and bread.
• one glass of red wine.
• live guide in English or Italian.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 9 Jan 2027

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (18 to 78 years) · Under 18: can't be booked

GroupUp to 4

Live guideEnglish and Italian

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 13 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Noor Lake Como Horse Trek

Is this one for you?Book this if you ride regularly and want a full morning in the saddle with terrain that matches your skill. The small group and expert-only focus mean you're riding with people who know how to handle the horses and the mountain paths, not a mixed-ability group where the pace gets held back.

Traveler reviews

5.00★★★★★★★★★★

7 verified traveler reviews

Read all the reviews ›

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Italian.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What kind of horses do I ride on this experience?

Arabian thoroughbreds bred for endurance. They're built to handle the mountain terrain and the pace of the ride, and the operator has chosen them specifically for expert riders who can work with their temperament and strength.

How much of the ride is actually galloping versus walking?

The first two hours move through forest and mountain trails at a working pace. After lunch at the farmhouse, the second two hours include galloping on the paths with views of the lakes. That's where the speed and the open terrain come together.

What's included in the farmhouse lunch?

Platters of cold cuts, cheeses and bread; bottled water; and one glass of red wine. It's a break in the middle of the ride, not a separate meal stop.

Do I need to arrange my own transport to the meeting point?

Public transportation options are available nearby. Private transport to and from your hotel can be arranged separately for an additional cost.

What's the minimum riding experience I need?

You need to be an expert rider. This is not a beginner or intermediate experience: the horses, the terrain and the pace are all built for people with real saddle time.