ButteroZone’s truffle hunting on horseback in the Marche region becomes a gourmet pursuit.
Truffle hunting with a well-trained dog
ButteroZone is the first of its kind in Italy to offer, among its various horse-riding experiences, truffle hunting in the wooded hinterland of the Marche region. The truffle grows in conditions of humidity, near the roots of trees. The ButteroZone horseback excursions in search of the truffles start from the Secret Garden of San Lorenzo in Campo, and takes place in collaboration with Cianni Tartufi, and a very well-trained dog with an infallible nose. The hunting places are strictly confidential and are only revealed at the time of the excursion. The itineraries are created for a maximum of three people and are aimed at adults. Prices available on request.
ButteroZone, aperitif with the horses
Truffles are considered to be aphrodisiac
The emotion of riding a horse in an enchanting landscape, between rivers and valleys, is enriched with the thrill of the challenge, which involves all the participants in the expedition. Who knows if under that luxuriant tree our four-legged friend will smell the unmistakable scent of the truffle, or if we will have to look elsewhere, perhaps beyond the hill... In the case of a fruitful search, the truffle becomes the main ingredient of a tasty aperitif at the Locanda San Martino di Montalfoglio. In thin petals on croutons spread with butter, sprinkled on fried eggs, or accompanied by bread and cheese, the truffle releases a perfume of earth and woods which is impossible to resist. And truffles are considered to be aphrodisiac.
