Truffle Hunting

This is the most exciting of experiences for truffle enthusiasts. A hunter accompanied by his dog will lead the group into the woods to seek out the precious underground tuber, guided only by the dog's sense of smell and with the intuition resulting from years of experience. The hunt will be preceded by a meeting with an expert, who will provide all the information essential to understanding how, where and why truffles grow.The truffle is simply the most celebrated and expensive ingredient of Italian cookery tradition, used only as a raw ingredient to flavor and fragrant dishes with a basis of flour, eggs, and fat. There are many species so they vary in taste and price. Without reservation white truffles are the most famous and tasty; it grows during the months of September through December. This magnificent tuber ripens underground in our woods and we invite you to go hunting with us.

We go hunting with our inseparable dogs that scent the truffles through the grass, leaves and ground. Most of the time the shape of the truffles is round, sometimes a little flattened with few prominent protuberances, they can have residues of mould and small scratches due to the excavation.

We invite you to a one-day excursion near Todi (Umbria) to discover the secrets of the truffle. You will be involved in a fascinating hunt in private reserves where you will be guided by expert truffle-hunters who will give knowledgeable information about the area and the truffles themselves. The excursion will be lead by experienced, inseparable and essential dogs the Legatto Romagnolo breed.

We can organize transfers to reach the area of the hunting.

We recommend a casual wearing and comfortable shoes.