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Day 1
Reception to our riding farm in the afternoon. (If necessary, reception at the railway station of Bretenoux (46).
Diner and night in guest bedrooms on place.

Day 2
Riding through the country, we discover "Château du Rieu” (12th to 18th century) and the “Ruins of Merle’s towers” (11th to 15th century) a strange medieval site. In the afternoon, we ride up to Servières le Château where we stop in a small local hotel.

Day 3
Walking down the path with horses, we discover the little “Roc Chapel” lost in the middle of nowhere before reaching the Dordogne river and the big “Chastang’s dam“ that we cross before riding up to St Martin la Méanne and the picturesque village of La Roche Canillac. Through the plateau strewed with ponds, the way leads us to Clergoux.
Stop in an equestrian farm with guest bedrooms (All the meals are coming from the farm).

Day 4
The path leads us to the wonderfull “Sedieres castle” (16th century) which was on the “troubadour’s way”. The old restored railway station of Espagnac reminds us the beginning of the 20th century, before reaching St Chamant and it’s architectural originalities (church of 12th century and castel’s tower of 14th century). Stop in a friendly guest house with guest bedrooms and typical meals!

Day 5
In the morning, we ride up and down many wooden hills, always discovering enhanced landscape, before reaching Argentat sur Dordogne. This old town of the “Gabarriers” show us its special stoned roofs and its pavingstone quays.
In the afternoon, we climb up to the “Puy du Tour”, an old archeological site (gallo-romain). From here, we have a wonderfull panorama of Argentat and on the other side the magnificent Dordogne’s valley near Monceaux sur Dordogne, our stop for overnignt at the guesthouse with guest bedrooms and cottage, delicious meals of the country.

Day 6
Through the "Gabarrier’s path" we reach Reygades and it’s famous Christ Entombment sculpture, caved in the stone (15th century). From the upper hills, we can still enjoy the Dordogne valley landscape with Beaulieu and “Wonderland”. Once in “Port de Gagnac“ we discover the Cère river before stopping in Laval de Cère. Overnight in bungalows or guest bedrooms.

Day 7
A narrow path winding up and downhills leads us through the “Gorges de la Cère”, allowing us to discover a wild and delightfull nature, where people realised some ingenious constructions to produce electricity. After some little wooden bridges, we arrive on the plateau and a last gallop takes us towards our riding centre.
Last night in guest bedrooms on the riding farm.

Day 8

Last day, end of the trip after breakfast. Transfer to train station if necessary (at extra cost).

Important : The route is communicated as a rough guide and can be modified without advance notice for safety reasons, of meteorology or accessibility. However, we shall make all the necessary efforts to preserve the interest of the route if modifications must be brought.

You'll have the choice between 12 horses especialized in trails. 90% of our horse were born at our farm, this gives you the guarantee to have a nice, well-minded, sure foot, and adapted horse. All are issued of Barbe-Arab crossings.

We use trail saddles (type H. Petel, classic trail saddles). Saddlebags are provided.

To join this trail, you have to be comfortable at all paces. It's important you can easily canter or gallop on horseback in a group. You 'll ride 5 to 7 hours a day (30 to 35 km). This trail is dynamic when possible. There is some difficulties on this trail, but your horse assure you a safety expedition.

Minimum age : 18 years old.
Young people under 18 years old are not allowed on our trail. If the children speakes a correct french, we will be able to suggest him a special teenager departure. Contact us for any information.
Maximum weight : 100 kg

Non riders are welcome on this trail if they are autonomous. We can suggest them to follow the trail by foot, by mountain bike, or with the support vehicle or their own car.

The ride is supervised by a Equestrian Tourism Guide (French ATE or GTE). He perfectly knows the region and will be happy to share their knowledge with you. A support vehicle will move all lugage from accommodation to accommodation, and will join you for picnic lunches. Sometimes, it's possible you leave in the morning with the picnic in your saddlebags.

During this trail, the 7 nights are planned in guesthouse. Double, twin or single rooms with private or sharing bathroom depending the nights.
You have to possibility to book a single room for 5 nights only, depending to guesthouses availabilities. To be book and pay before departure.

The most part of time, our support vehicule will join you for the picnic lunch with a great variety of food. Otherwise, you'll carry the picnic in your saddlebags. The dinner will be served to the guesthouse. A particular attention is given to the variety of food, and the use of local products to prepare meals.
Water and 1/4l of wine are included during lunch time.

Single room supplement guaranteed for 5 nights: 90 €
This supplement does not apply if you are prepared for sharing, even if we do not find another rider for sharing your accomodation. Thanks to precise us your choice at booking time.
Possibility to have 7 nights in single room, but that depends of availability and group number and so, couldn't be guaranteed. In that case, single supplement is 126 €

6 to 12 riders.

We could guarantee the departure with less than 6 riders, but the accomodation will be at the riding centre in that case (and horses will stay at the stopping place).

The meeting point is given directly to the riding center. If you arrive by train, we can organize you extra transfers from Bretenoux or Brive train stations at extra cost. In that case, please plan to arrive to the station on day 1 in the afternoon and to leave on day 8 after 10.00am.

This part of France enjoys an oceanic climate, with quite hot summers (25°C) but usually windy days. But evenings can be fresh, so don't forget your hot sweater.