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Between land and ocean this leads us to Marennes d'Oléron oisters and invites us to discover the charming insular way of life, the typical ports and the oceanic Oléron Island savours.

Day 1
Arrival at the hamlet at 9.00am or transfer from St Pierre d'Oléron bus station by Carole our guide.
Briefing in the trail, check up of the stuff and selection of the horses.
We start the ride while going to the Marennes d'Oléron oisters land, at the south of the island. We make a stop during the trip to have lunch (pick nick) close to Oléron's castle. From there to our final point of the day, we make several stop to taste oisters.

Dinner at the inn and night according to your choice of accommodation.

 

Day 2

This morning we first go in direction of la Cotinière, A little harbourg on the atlantic coast famous for its beer, the Naufrageur's beer.. Indeed, a group of thieves used to hang a light to the neck of a donkey and make it walk along the coast. The boats thought it was an agitated beacon on the sea and gets closer to it without mistrust. The boat was then to close to the coast and crashed on it. The thieves could take all they wanted on the boat, and they were called the "Naufrageurs" (naufrage = shipwreck).
After lunch we continue to the saltworks and we end with a pineau des Charentes wine degustation surounded by the wineyards.
Dinner and night at the inn.

 

Day 3
Departure from the stables to ride along the beach at the west of the island, on the atlantic coast, the more protected one. Thnaks to the cool climate the flora is particulalry developed and varied. After having crossed the dunes for to reach the forest we arrive at the saltworks again.
Dinner and night at the inn.

Day 4
We lead the horses next to Boyardville, little coastal city at the north east of the island. We let the horses gently grazing on the pasture while we are going to the harbour to take the boat. During the trip we can admirate the Fort Boyard, constructed by Napoleon and very famous in France as an adventure TV show takes places in it every summer. Our destination is Aix Island from which you can have a view on all the islands of the surroundings Madame Island, Oléron Island, Fort Boyard, Ré Island, French coast and Charentes estuary. ON the island we can rent bikes to visit the island. Walking, we can visit the all island in 2 or 3 hours.
We'll be back on Oleron Island at the end of the day.

Dinner and night at the inn.

Day 5

Last crossing of the island under the shadow of the forest of the Saumonards to join the beach of the same name. It's the last chance for us to make the most of the beach ans the ocean.
Pick nick and last stop to eat some oisters.
End of the trail at 5.00 pm.

Horses

On this ride, horses are issued from different breeds : (french saddle horses, arab horses and crossing). All horses are used to make trails.

Tack

English style saddles or western saddles (on demand). If you have a preference, ask us before booking, we'll do our best to access your enquiry.

Riding experience

We ask all riders to be advanced riders, able to canter in open spaces, and have a good stamina to ride the daily 5 hours on the saddle... several consecutive days !

You will have to participate in the care and in the wellness of your horse.

Children are allowed to participate from 10 y.o if they have sufficient riding experience.
Children and teenagers have to wear helmet until 18 y.o
Maximum weight is 100 kg.

The ride is supervised by a Guide of Equestrian Tourism (ATE or GTE).
Her nam is Carole, is felt in love with the forest, beaches and the whole island in general and decided to organise horse riding trail on it to share her passion.

Accommodation

Accommodation is made in guesthouse you'll be all in the same dormitory. Facilities has to be shared.
Double and single room are always available with an extra charge. In this case, facilities are private.

Meals

Breakfast and dinners are taken to the accommodation and lunches will be picnic lunches furnished by our vehicle.
During the trail you'll have the possibility to taste the famous Marennes oisters.

Oleron Island week end trail - 2010
April 05 to 09	600 €	available
May 17 to 21	600 €	available
June 21 to 25	600 €	available
September 13 to 17	600 €	available

- Double room extra supplement: + 80 € / person.
Accommodation in double room or cabin with private facilities.

- Single room supplement : contact us.

- transport to the meeting point,

- drinks except those included in the meals,

- any other service or optional visit entries, personal expenses,

- tips,

- a tour to discover other regions of France before or after the trail (castle life, golf training, thalassotherapy spas...), see our "after ride proposals",

- optional insurances.

 

Arriving schedulled on day 1 at 9.00 am at the hamlet.
Departure on day 5 from 6.30 pm.

Transfers for free from St Pierre d'Oléron bus station (SNCF buses) inconnection with Rochefort train station (10 minutes driving).
Transfers are also possible even if the arriving is the day before.