Live a unique experience in the Monte Rufeno Nature Reserve, in the heart of autumn, to immortalize the deer during the suggestive mating season. We will guide you in a exclusive stakeout at dawn or dusk, providing you with camouflage clothing and covers to approach the wildlife in total discretion.
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Located less than 2 hours from Rome, the Monte Rufeno and Selva di Meana Nature Reserve extends along the border between Umbria, Lazio and Tuscany. This exceptional area boasts a predominantly hilly landscape, a pristine forest and an almost surreal quiet.
These lands, rarely visited by tourists, offer a rich variety of wildlife. Here you can spot several species of mammals, including deer, roe deer, wild boars, foxes and even the rare Apennine wolf. There is no shortage of small forest inhabitants such as badgers, porcupines and martens. In addition, the sky is animated by numerous species of avifauna, among which the peregrine falcon and the short-toed eagle stand out.
The atmosphere of Monte Rufeno is authentic and off the beaten track, creating an ideal environment for nature and photography lovers looking for unique and authentic experiences.
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Andrea Benvenuti
For all nature photography enthusiasts, October is an enchanted month, between the colours and sounds of the changing seasons, it is right here, when the breeding season of the deer is now over, that every nature lover dedicates himself to roar of the deer.
The Monte Rufeno Nature Reserve, embracing the borders of Umbria, Lazio and Tuscany, is home to a variety of animal species, among which a thriving population of fallow deer (Dama dama) stands out.
Every year at this time, the woods resound with the vibrant roars of the males, known as “palanconi”.
Within small areas of the forest called “arenas”, we will have the privilege of observing and capturing photographs of these magnificent animals during their male challenges and courtship displays.
Inside the reserve, with a little luck we may also encounter roe deer, wild boars, foxes, badgers and the Apennine wolf.
From the October 12th to 14th you will be able to participate, every day, in photo sessions dedicated to the deer's bellowing.
The experience takes place in Castel Viscardo (TR), only 15 minutes from the Orvieto A1 toll booth and less than two hours from Rome. The location is also served by train stationUpon request, we can arrange for participants to be transferred directly to the location.
Sessions are available:
At dawn: from 6:00 to the 9:30 about
At sunset: from 15:30 to the 19:00 about
Each shift is limited to a maximum of 5 photographers, to ensure an intimate and disturbance-free experience.
You will be accompanied to the site at the established times and you will receive camouflage sheets, nets and ghillie suits for maximum comfort while waiting.
Upon request you can also Rent professional GITZO tripods and photographic heads, as well as high-end cameras and lenses to optimize your shots.
For those who want to live the experience without rushing, it is possible stay overnight in an affiliated facility a few steps from the location (reservation required).
The available sessions are:
October 12th afternoon: 3 seats
October 13th morning: 4 seats
October 13th afternoon: 4 seats
October 14th morning: 4 seats
October 14th afternoon: 4 seats
You can book multiple sessions Add your desired dates to your cart. Once you've booked, we'll contact you to confirm your chosen date and time.
📸 Limited places availableMaximum 5 photographers per session. Book now and ensure your chance to photograph deer during the most spectacular time of the year!
Find out how the days will unfold and what activities make up the tour
We will provide you all the details about the meeting point and time, generally set between the 5.45 in the morning or 3.00 in the afternoon.
The locations of the stakeouts are approximately 10 km from the meeting point and will require a dirt road. (Transfers can be requested if necessary, upon reservation.)
Once you arrive, a short walk (usually a few hundred meters) to the location. The photo session will last until 9.30/10.00 in the morning and until sunset in the evening, to make the most of the best light of the day.
At the end, the guide will accompany you back to your car. From there you can return or, if you wish, book an overnight stay in the area to repeat the experience the next day.
Nature photographer from Rome, he has cultivated a passion for photography since the age of 18, fascinated by the animal world since he was a child. Having graduated in Environmental Sciences with a thesis on the man-wolf conflict, he then obtained a master's degree in Ecobiology. Develop global photography projects integrated with bird and mammal conservation initiatives. He has won national and international competitions and published in magazines such as National Geographic.
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Signing up will be very simple!
Just follow the booking procedure by clicking on "Book now".
Once the process is complete, your registration will be confirmed. You'll then receive a confirmation email once the process is complete, and the team will contact you to confirm your session date.
For these activities we recommend lenses of at least 300mm.
If you don't have a suitable lens or dream of trying out professional lenses, visit our rental page and contact us for special prices to test lenses or camera bodies.
We recommend dressing in layers. There won't be any long hikes; we'll reach the locations by car or on short walks.
More details on the necessary and useful clothing will be communicated after registration.
The meeting point is about 10 minutes from the Orvieto highway exit. You can also stay at a partner hotel here and request private transfers for photo sessions and to/from the Orvieto train station.
Contact us for further information. Detailed information will be sent upon registration.
By booking by paying the deposit to the organizers you accept the following clauses:
1. Since this is a pre-registration, the organizer will endeavor to promptly communicate any possible change in the price of the tour, characterized by cost fluctuations. An annual price fluctuation of around 5% is highly likely if booking is made more than one year in advance. in relation to potential changes in prices of ground services (for example changes influenced by fluctuating costs of electricity, fuel and more).
2. The price of the entire workshop will be paid via the payment methods offered by the organizer, such as bank transfer, PayPal, credit card or cash according to the procedures and deadlines established by the organizers, taking charge of the transaction costs.
3. In the event that the tour does not take place due to the organiser, the entire amount paid will be refunded.
4. In case of cancellation for personal reasons of any kind and in any case not dependent on the organizer, the deposit and any other registration fees will be retained as a reimbursement of expenses.
5. In case of cancellation for personal reasons within 60 days of departure, the entire balance of the tour will be required.
By registering, paying the deposit and sending your personal data you again accept clauses 1,2,3,4,5.
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