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RIDE IN FRANCE - Stationary equestrian holidays in Provence - Luberon. OK for novice riders and beginners

This program is an introduction to trail riding. The discovery of the beautiful landscapes of the Luberon regional nature park make beginners fears soon disappear.
The kindness of the horses allows a rapid development of the rider in all gaits suitable for trail riding (walk trot and canter).

A two day Inn to Inn trail at the end of the stay will give you a taste of travelling on horseback.



RIDE ITINERARY


RIDE IN FRANCE - Stationary equestrian holidays in Provence - Luberon. OK for novice riders and beginners


 

Day 1 - Sunday

Meeting at Marseille airport or Aix-en-Provence train station, or directly at the departure point of the ride.

Accommodation, introduction to the guide and the ride and dinner at the Mas (a Provencal farm).

 

 

RIDE IN FRANCE - Stationary equestrian holidays in Provence - Luberon. OK for novice riders and beginners

Day 2 - Monday: Discover horse riding

The week will start with explanations on how to take care of your horse.
After tacking, you will get more acquainted with your horse on a short hack in the surrounding area.
After lunch at the Mas, discover the hills of the « Small Luberon», covered in a dense oak tree forest. We will ride about 2 hours, the rest of the afternoon is spent relaxing before having a nice dinner all together at the Mas. Overnight in the guesthouse.

 

Day 3 - Tuesday

A whole day ride today! You will leave in the morning through a pine tree forest, and make your way down towards the Durance valley. Discover the Durance river and its clear waters. The river banks will be ideal for small canters, and will soon lead you to a beautiful lunch area, in a nice shady spot, right by the river!
Before leaving again, enjoy a well deserved nap under a tree or take a swim with your horse ... The choice is yours! The afternoon ride will take you back to the Mas through forests, vineyards and cherry orchards. Dinner and overnight at the Mas.



RIDE IN FRANCE - Stationary equestrian holidays in Provence - Luberon. OK for novice riders and beginners

Day 4 - Wednesday

This morning, your horse will take you to a wine cellar. Ride among olive trees and vineyards to a local wine producer close to the Mas. Stop to taste the local Luberon Wine, a Robert Parker selection!
Lunch at the Mas. In the afternoon you can either stay at the Mas to relax in the garden, or take a trip in the minibus around the Luberon Regional Nature Park, to visit some typical Provencal villages: Lauris, Lourmarin, Ansouis.



Day 5 - Thursday

Today you are off for a two-day ride in the Luberon Nature Park. The morning ride will take you towards Lourmarin through Provencal landscapes of olive trees, cherry orchards and Mediterranean forests. Lunch in Lourmarin and nap before leaving again in the afternoon to climb up the hills of the « Big Luberon ». Breath-taking panorama on top of the hill to the Alps on the northern side, and the Mediterranean sea on the southern side. Accommodation tonight will be in an Inn in the heart of the Luberon hills.

RIDE IN FRANCE - Stationary equestrian holidays in Provence - Luberon. OK for novice riders and beginners


Day 6 - Friday

You will head back to the Mas following the Aiguebrun stream, the only permanent water course of the whole of the Luberon hills! On the way, admire the perched village of Bonnieux.
After a good lunch, your horse will take through rolling hills to admire beautiful views on the Durance valley and the surrounding hills, such as the Montagne Sainte Victoire: Cezanne’s mountain.
You will arrive at the Mas late afternoon and take good care of your horse before letting him loose for a well deserved rest. Dinner party for your last night at the Mas...!

 

Day 7 - Saturday

End of the trip after breakfast. Transfers to train stations and airport.

 

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HORSES, TACK AND RIDING EXPERIENCE


Horses

Our travel companions are Spanish or barb crossbreds, adapted to trail riding. Well balanced and wilful, they live in a herd, outdoors, and are only used for trail riding. They are our guarantee for a relaxing and safe ride.

 

Tack

Our saddles are designed for trail riding and allow a laid back style of riding.

 

Riding experience

Suitable for beginners (able to walk and trot in open spaces, intermediate and advanced riders. Beginners will get easy horses, on which they will rapidly learn to canter.

 

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YOUR GUIDES


Professional, licensed guides, who will share their passion and the pleasure of trail riding with you and ensure a safe, relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

All our guides speak English.

 

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ACCOMMODATION


Accommodation

For the 5 nights at the Mas, accommodation is in up to 6 bed dormitories in our guesthouse, but you can also choose to upgrade to double or single room accommodation.

One night is spent in an Inn in the heart of the Luberon mountains.

 

Meals

At lunch, our assistant will prepare a substantial buffet. A “pastis”, a glass of red wine a barbecue by a mountain stream, a refreshing salad, a nap before leaving again: as many small pleasures which will add to the friendliness of our rides.

In the evening everyone meets around a nice table, to discover local food. We will have dinner 5 times at the Mas and one evening in the Inn during the 2 days ride.

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DATES AND RATES

2013 - Rates based on dormitory accommodation (up to 6 beds)

April 14 to 20
820 €
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May 12 to 18
820 €
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May 19 to 25
820 €
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May 26 to June 01
820 €
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June 02 to 08
820 €
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June 09 to 15
820 €
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June 16 to 22
820 €
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June 23 to 29
820 €
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June 30 to July 06
820 €
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July 07 to 13
820 €
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July 14 to 20
820 €
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July 21 to 27
820 €
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July 28 to August 03
820 €
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August 04 to 10
820 €
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August 11 to 17
820 €
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August 18 to 24
820 €
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August 25 to 31
820 €
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September 01 to 07
820 €
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September 08 to 14
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September 15 to 21
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September 22 to 28
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September 29 to October 05
820 €
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October 06 to12
820 €
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October 13 to 19
820 €
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October 20 to 26
820 €
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Optional 2-3 pers. bedroom: +80 €

Optional single supplement: +280 €


Included

- Trail ride as described on full board basis in shared 3-6 pers. bedrooms, from dinner on Sunday until the breakfast on the following Saturday,
- Transfers from and to Marseille Airport or train station and from and to Aix en Provence train station at the indicated transfer times,

- Total and unlimited financial guarantee (APS) of all payments made to us (see "why ride with us ?"),

- Protection of the French Law for travel consumers who book through French travel agencies (see "why ride with us ?").



Not included

- transport from and to the meeting points,

- drinks outside of 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.



BOOKING - MORE INFORMATION

Contact us at +33 (0)4 37 02 20 00 or click here to email Anne, the specialist for this horse riding tour ...

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GENERAL INFORMATION

 

DURATION
Stationary ride and 2 days inn to inn
7 days / 6 nights - 4 1/2 days of riding


LANGUAGE
English / French speaking guide.

GROUP SIZE
Groups of 2 to 12 riders


MEETING POINT

First day

Sunday evening at the riding center at 6 p.m.
Possible transfer from Marseille airport (5 p.m.), Aix-en-Provence TGV station (5:30 p.m.) or Aix-en-Provence central train station (5:45 p.m.).

 

Last day
End of the stay on Saturday morning.
Possible transfer drop off at Aix-en-Provence central station (10:15 a.m.), Aix-en-Provence TGV station (10:30 a.m.) or Marseille airport (11 a.m.).



CLIMATE

Provence is blessed with mild weather throughout most of the year, particularly those areas along the coast. It isn't all sunshine though, as the winter months can be quite cold when the Mistral wind begins to blow.

In general though, the climate in Provence is fairly moderate and is often what draws people to the area.


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Horse riding tour in Provence: perched villages of Luberon and ochers of the Provencal Colorado and Roussillon - Ride in France

 

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RIDE IN FRANCE - Stationary equestrian holidays in Provence - Luberon. OK for novice riders and beginners

 

Horse riding tour in Provence: perched villages of Luberon and ochers of the Provencal Colorado and Roussillon - Ride in France

 

Horse riding tour in Provence: Vineyards wine tasting ride - Ride in France

 

RIDE IN FRANCE - Stationary equestrian holidays in Provence - Luberon. OK for novice riders and beginners

 

RIDE IN FRANCE - Stationary equestrian holidays in Provence - Luberon. OK for novice riders and beginners

 

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HEALTH

 

There are no specific health formalities and emergency medical treatment is as widely available in the country.

 

ENTRY FORMALITIES

A valid passport is required of all foreigners entering France, except people living from a Schengen agreement country for who a valid ID card is enough.

 

All foreign citizens who wish to come to France must be able to present regulatory proof of the purpose of their stay, means of support and accommodation. In some cases, they need a visa to enter France. Visas must be applied for before leaving for France at a French consular office.

 

France is a member of European Union. No visa is required for citizens of other EU states.


No visa is required for US visitors staying less than 3 months.


Please check these informations at your local French embassy.

 

 

 

 

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