The Ranch Italy Launches 4-Night Programme

New for winter, The Ranch Italy is introducing a shorter version of its weeklong fitness programme at Palazzo Fiuggi. Launching on Thursday 1 December, and running every weekend thereafter, ‘The Ranch Italy 4.0’ is a new four-night option that includes the same diagnostics and active routine as the seven-night programme, so guests can enjoy a long weekend which is focused on challenging their body and calming their mind.

From Thursday to Monday, guests will participate in an invigorating schedule designed to help jumpstart a path towards better health, delivering mental and physical results along with medical insight.  The daily schedule mirrors The Ranch Malibu’s signature no-options program. Each day includes a four-hour morning mountain hike, nap time, afternoon strength and core training classes, restorative yoga and a daily massage.

This shorter program is ideal for solo travelers, couples or groups and perfect for those wanting to improve their overall wellness but are unable to commit to a full week. It’s also a great option for a health and fitness reboot and reset.

Both the original 7-night, 8-day experience and this new 4-night, 5-day option, are limited to 25 guests and take place at Palazzo Fiuggi, a new medical wellness retreat nestled in one of Italy’s richest naturalistic areas, just 50 minutes from Rome.  

As in Malibu, hikes are done for time rather than distance, with a varied trail each day. Guests scale elevations over 2,000 metres across the surrounding Apennine Mountains of the Lazio region.

The scenery varies from forested canopies, open meadows, valleys, and streams to hilltop hamlets, medieval villages, and ancient monasteries. Afternoon classes are held in a private section of the Palazzo for Ranch guests, who also have access to the Palazzo's fitness centre, complete with Technogym, Pilates, Yoga, and Relaxing Training equipment.

The rigorous routine is complemented by a nutritionally-dense, plant-based menu with an Italian flair. Meals are created by The Ranch Malibu’s Executive Chef Meredith Haaz and prepared by Palazzo Fiuggi’s 3-star Michelin Chef Heinz Beck and his culinary team. Meals are enjoyed as a group, in a private dining room overlooking the mountains and ancient hilltop town.

During the long weekend program, guests will enjoy the mental benefits of connecting with and being in nature, as well as gaining muscle and losing fat, inches and weight - many continue to see results following their stay.  The addition of diagnostic testing, a blood panel and medical consultation offers a more complete picture of one’s overall health and longevity upon departure.

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The Ranch Italy 4.0 costs from US$4,950 per person for double occupancy and US$5,800 for a single room and includes 4 nights and 5 days (Thursday to Monday) of daily guided hikes, fitness and exercise classes, daily massage, diagnostic testing, blood panel, medical consultation, accommodation, all meals and some evening elective nutrition talks and a return airport transfer at the conclusion of the programme on Monday morning.

For more information visit https://theranchmalibu.com/health-fitness-programs/the-ranch-italy-4-day/. For those looking for a longer wellness experience, The Ranch Italy is also offered as a weeklong Italian immersion.

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