Aperitif among the alpacas
Complete immersion in the world of alpacas while enjoying an aperitif
Duration
2 Hours
Organiser
Consortium ASSOCIAZIONE VALLE DEL CARPINA

Our association promotes, organizes and plans tailor-made thematic, enogastronomic, historical-artistic and sporting in this unspoilt corner of Umbria.

The Carpina Valley is an unexplored oasis in the northern part of the Umbria region, on the border with the Marches and at a short distance from Tuscany. The area is rich in history and traditions that can be also perceived among local people. Thre you can enjoy pleasant stays discovering a new culture and admiring a wild nature. After a journey through hills and valleys you arrive in Pietralunga, an ancient village with a small community.   Once there  you will soon have the feeling of being in a place with a past still alive. The simple and  humble people there are strongly linked to their traditions, they are  very hospitable and are pleased to share with you their everyday life even for a short period. Here are some definitions for the Carpina Valley: The Valley of Colours. For the peculiarity of its natural environment. The Spring and Autumn seasons portray landscapes with a unique variety of colours, You can  admire them by participating to the leaf peeping activities guided by experts. The Valley of Flavours. In the Farmholidays and country houses, once ancient farms and country inns,  you can now enjoy genuine food prepared by skilled housewives following  recipes handed down from generations: handmade pasta, torta sul panaro (a traditional flat bread),  pork products following ancient processing methods and gnocchi made with the precious white potato grown on the land of Pietralunga The Valley of Crafts It will be exciting for you to be part of a community where ancient crafts are preserved and are still alive in the old worhshops of blacksmith or in the seasonal activities of peasants. The  Valley of Scents The White Truffle, the Summer Truffle and the Bianchetto flavour dishes all year round. Wild fruit such as cherries and blackthorns are processed to make delicious liqueurs The Valley of Silence A sense of peace and quiet atmosphere has surrounded for centuries this territory. Lots of Pilgrims choose to stop and rest in the Village, that is an intermediare stage of the religious Franciscan Way going  fron Assisi to La Verna   We  can offer itineraries combining the various activities of the Carpina Valley and following your specific interests and requirements.  

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A complete experience to get to know the world of alpacas, their history, their rhythms in depth.

In a location surrounded by nature, you can enjoy an aperitif and while you are being told nice anecdotes, the alpacas, intrigued by your presence, will wander around you.

If you are in the company of children, we will entertain them with activities using alpaca wool. A nice souvenir will be donated at the end.

What is included

Guided knowledge of alpacas

Aperitif

Activities with wool

Program
2 Hours

Arriving at the alpaca farm at 10.30 am, you will be greeted by the kindness of Francesca, who with her husband lovingly and knowledgeably looks after these cute alpacas.

You will be shown everything that is part of their world, characteristics and curiosities. You will also learn about wool processing and the making of products.

In the meantime, you will be served a tasty aperitif while the alpacas roam freely among you.

If children are present, they can play with wool and enjoy making a craft.

Contact
Telephone
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Address
Vocabolo Carubano, 53 (06026) Pietralunga PG