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Add your business details- Dog-friendly pitches on a mountain stud farm for Bardigiano horses
- In the Arroscia Valley, 40 minutes’ drive from the Riviera di Ponente
- Barbecue grill, woodburning stove and gas hobs on site
Up in some of the highest swathes of the Arroscia Valley is a getaway that really understands the art of ‘getting away’… A 40-minute drive from the palm-lined seafronts of the Riviera di Ponente, Fontana Fredda is a small mountain farm in Cosio di Arroscia in Imperia, only accessible along a one-kilometre dirt road by foot, mountain bike, horse, off-road vehicle or four-wheel drive.
This remote and relaxing place is 1050 metres above sea level, and – as naturally happens in such gorgeous hilly landscapes – things like hiking, mountain biking, trout fishing, horse riding and saddle baptisms (lessons for first-time riders) are some of the activities available locally. If you want to try something slightly more unusual, ask the site about horse-watching experiences or a visit to a local wellness village.
The base for your overnight tent stays is a stud farm for Bardigiano horses, a small horse breed from Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region. The pitches are set around a stone hut, which was built around the year of 1930. During this time, the grandfather of the current owner’s husband moved to the area with his family to graze the flock and to cultivate wheat and lavender. Other ruined farmhouses from those times surround the farm, so there's a real sense of history to the whole area.
Nowadays, the lower floor of the hut has a small rumpus room with a woodburning stove and gas hobs for guests to use. Outside is a barbecue grill – to pick up supplies for this, there's a small convenience store in the village just 15 minutes' walk away.
Site type
5Languages spoken
English
Italian
Finnish
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Features
Dogs allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Lake and/or mountain Leave the car at home Peaceful Remote location Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No hot water Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Farm Tiny (1-10 sites)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Fishing nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearbyLocation
Fontana Fredda
Via Al Monte
Cosio di Arroscia
Imperia
Italy
18023
Directions Timezone
Europe/Rome +0200 (GMT+02:00)
GPS
44.08182°N
7.83431°W
Route directions
Once you reach the end of the track, the staff will meet you in the parking square and guide you the rest of the way.
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Local attractions
There’s a lot to learn about the Arroscia Valley, home of the Pigato white wine from a former Genoan colony and well supplied with other food specialities like olive oil, garlic, chestnuts and peaches (which, of course, you must keep your eyes peeled for as you make your rounds…).
High numbers of hiking trails graze the valley’s slopes. One of the most splendid stops is the Arroscia Waterfalls (half an hour's drive). Forte Centrale (10 minutes), a fort dating back to the late 1800s, is surrounded by hiking trails. If off-roading takes your fancy instead, head to Colle del Garezzo (40 minutes).
The coast is also well within reach should you want to switch the slopes for the sand. The hilly hamlet of Imperia (40 minutes) has a busy beachfront and restaurants serving the likes of torta verde (a famed savoury tart).
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foce Rio Inferno | 26.9 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Levante Cavalluccio Marino | 26.9 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Marina Di S. Lorenzo | 27 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Zona Garbella | 27.2 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Foce Torrente Prino | 27.2 km | Sea | Poor | Good | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Fontana Fredda have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Fontana Fredda dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Fontana Fredda? There’s a lot to learn about the Arroscia Valley, home of the Pigato white wine from a former Genoan colony and well supplied with other food specialities like olive oil, garlic, chestnuts … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Fontana Fredda?
Read moreCamping and caravan Arrive: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Depart by: Anytime