{"id":5266,"date":"2015-02-03T20:05:41","date_gmt":"2015-02-03T19:05:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.italygreentravel.com\/?p=5266"},"modified":"2018-07-20T11:54:28","modified_gmt":"2018-07-20T09:54:28","slug":"donkey-trekking-italy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/2015\/02\/donkey-trekking-italy\/","title":{"rendered":"Slow down and walk with donkeys"},"content":{"rendered":"

Have you ever tried trekking with donkeys? One of our readers has been fascinated by the experience of walking with donkeys and she asks us where it is possible to try it in Italy. Here are 8 destinations to experience the slow journey\u00a0with donkeys in Italy: from Abruzzo, to the beautiful hills of Piacenza, from the wild Casentino, to Umbria, up to the Alps.<\/em><\/h4>\n

Hello, Do you know of anyone offering donkey treks without a guide? My friends and I did this in France for a week, and would like to do it again this summer, in Val d’Aosta.\u00a0<\/em>Thank you,\u00a0\u00a0<\/em>Pia<\/em><\/p>\n

Dear Pia,
\nHere are some itineraries\u00a0you can follow, walking across Italy together with these strong and tireless animals that for a long time have helped man on grueling itineraries. Thanks to the slowness of this way of traveling, it is possible to fully admire places and landscapes. Furthermore, donkeys came out to be perfect for family with children, because of their walking rhythms which are not too fast.<\/p>\n

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Autumn in Valpelline – picture by Alessandro via flickr<\/div><\/div>\n

Here you can walk with donkeys\u00a0admiring\u00a0the Pennine Alps (Aosta Valley)<\/h2>\n

In Valle d’Aosta<\/strong>, the association NaturaValp<\/strong>, organizes some trips trough the Valpelline, with donkeys helping with the baggage. For these treks a guide<\/strong> is needed and they are organized mostly during the summer.\u00a0For more information: Associazione NaturaValp<\/a>,\u00a0Cristian Bredy (Alpine Guide),\u00a0Phone: 331-9583294,\u00a0email: info@naturavalp.it<\/p>\n

Our suggestion:<\/strong> don’t miss the trip with donkeys from Aosta to Bionaz<\/a>!<\/p>\n

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Val Sesia – picture by ale via flickr<\/div><\/div>\n

Here donkeys\u00a0bring you to discover the Piacenza hills (Emilia Romagna)<\/h2>\n

Among the\u00a0amazing\u00a0hills of Emilia Romagna<\/strong>, you can experience unique moments\u00a0with cute little donkeys<\/strong>. Here you walk slowly savoring the scents and sounds of nature. You can admire the beautiful hills of the Piacenza<\/strong> province, among vineyards and ancient villages, and stop at local<\/strong> restaurant<\/strong>\u00a0to enjoy the slow-food\u00a0products and the traditional cuisine of Piacenza.<\/p>\n

La Collina dei Ciuchini<\/a>, in addition to being a magical place where nice donkeys live, is an association founded by Francesca and Fabio, who defends the rights of\u00a0donkeys. In addition, the association promotes different activities with thiese animals, from pet-therapy<\/strong> to short or multi-day excursions with donkeys. For further information: Francesca Ronchetti, Tel: +39 392 697 2211, E-mail: francescaronchetti@yahoo.it<\/p>\n

Our suggestion:<\/strong> stay in one of the\u00a0eco-friendly\u00a0accommodations in the province of Piacenza<\/a>, such as Agriturismo i Campi<\/a>\u00a0on\u00a0the hills of Vernasca<\/strong>.<\/p>\n