Centro ippico Il Ponte Grosso

The equestrian club is named after the Ponte Grosso district in the municipality of Rocca di Mezzo, near Rocca di Cambio (in the background)

Gran Sasso d’Italia seen from the Altopiano delle Rocche, one of the magnificent panoramas that can be enjoyed when riding near the equestrian club

In the background, Mount Sirente, a destination not to be missed at the southern end of the Altopiano delle Rocche

The obstacle field against the backdrop of Mount Serralunga

Show-jumping practice with Rocca di Cambio – the highest municipality in the Apennines (1,434m) – in the background

A tempting destination, the Forcamiccia gorge, is the backdrop for a jump

Gianluca Rosa is delighted to welcome you

Associazione sportiva dilettantistica

Centro ippico Il Ponte Grosso

SS 696 km 25

67048 Rocca di Mezzo AQ

tel. +39 3482592982 (Gianluca)

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Location

Centro Ippico Il Ponte Grosso is found at the heart of the vast Altopiano delle Rocche (1,200–1,400m asl), between the towns of Rocca di Mezzo (2.5km) and Rocca di Cambio (3.8km), in the Sirente–Velino Regional Nature Park. It is the ideal starting point for riding freely on the plateau, reaching its enchanting ancient villages on horseback, or venturing into the valleys that lead to the highlands. The entrance is next to a “movie set”: the ruins of the Righetto mill where Federico Fellini filmed a scene for La strada (1954).

About us and what we do

Centro Ippico Il Ponte Grosso is an amateur sports association, FISE-affiliated for Olympic disciplines. The equestrian club’s main business is its riding school offering courses from beginner to competitive level in the Olympic disciplines of Show-jumping, Individual Eventing and Dressage. The school is run by a Level 2 federal instructor. Treks from an hour to a whole day are offered in the splendid setting of the Altopiano delle Rocche, accompanied by a Level 2 ride leader.

Languages spoken

English, Spanish.

Recommended destinations in the district

Pagliare di Tione, Piani di Pezza, Fonte Canale, Piani del Sirente, Val d’Arano

Bridle paths and horseback trails

One of the branches of the long Sirente–Velino Park bridle path network cuts through the Centro Ippico, with special signposting.

Horses available, facilities for visiting horses

Four horses and four ponies for equestrian tourism; ten loose boxes and 15 paddocks for guest horses. Two outdoor arenas: 30x40m and 15x30m.

Horse services

Vet at 25 km and farrier on site; veterinary pharmacies in L’Aquila (25km) and Avezzano (34km).

Accommodation for riders

Small recreational area to keep young and old happy. Within 1km there are lots of restaurants and hotels.