Ride itinerary - Horses, tack & riding experience
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Day 1
Welcom of the riders directly at the equestrian farm in the end of the afternoon.
Possibility to have a transfer from Bergerac train station upon request (with supplement, please check price part below).
Meeting with your hosts and co-riders and discussing the week program.
Diner and night at the riding center.

Day 2 - 5 hours on horseback
Departure of the ride at about 10:00, after meeting and select our horses for the next week. We start our ride towards Castillonnès village through hillsides forest. After we cross its 8th century's Bastide, we meet the charming village of Eyrenville for lunch. In the afternoon, we cross Mandacou village to reach the vineyard of Bergerac. Wine tasting at Château Trollier-Laffite.
Night at cottage.

Day 3 - 5 hours on saddle
To reach our meeting for lunch, we leave the Côtes de Bergerac appellation for Monbazillac's one. Overhang Dordogne's valley, Château of Monbazillac open its doors for a wine tasting and a lunch in the middle of the park. Long canters in the hilly tracks and limestone plateau, lead us to Faux village.
The day end at "la Métairie du Roc" equestrian farm.

Day 4 - 5 hours ride
On the morning, we go through the forest to discover the Renaissance's castle of Lanquais. We ride down into the valley of Couze, little creek we follow towards Bannes' Castle. Picnic in the heart of this really beautiful 15th century private castle. In the afternoon, we ride through Lalinde's bastide before ending the day near Mauzac's village.

Day 5 - 5 hours on horseback
From Trémolat, we ride towards Limeuil, old fishing harbour situated in Dordogne and Vézère's confluence. After lunch, we got to Cadouin. We stay for the night at the Hostel, which take place in a 7th century Cistercian abbey.

Day 6 - 5 hours 30 ride
On the morning, we go through Bessède forest, one of the largest massif of Perigord. We have a picnic in Montpazier, old fortified town.
In the afternoon, we ride through the hills and chestnut's forest. We make a detour via Biron's Castle to get to Gavaudun where we stop for the night.

Jour 7 - 5 hours on horseback
Following Lède valley, we get to Monflanquin fortified town for a picnic by the lake. After many canter, we end the day at the riding center where we stay for the night.

Day 8
After breakfast, individual departure of the riders or transfer back to Bergerac train station.




Attention: the above itinerary might be modified depending on climate, riding level of the group and availability of accommodations.

Horses

Most of the horses (number of 35) were born at our stable and are used to live together in a herd on our praries. This way they enjoy a life as natural as possible.
Each has its own character but all are gentle and well tempered. There are different arab cross breeds and pure arabs. They do work in our riding school as well as on the trail rides.

Tack

We use leather trail saddles (French brands, i.e. Forestier, JMS, Gaston Mercier).
Simple bridle or hackamors, depending on the horse. Saddle bags are provided.

Riding experience

To participate in our trail ride, we ask all riders to be confident at all gaits in the open and to be in a good physical condition (able to ride thirty kilometers per day, an average of 5 hours riding).
On this tour we have dynamic pace, varied terrain and some technical difficulties, but our well trained horses grant total security.

Children accompanied by an adult are welcome on this ride from the age of 12 and from 14 if they come on their own (with parental consent).

Weight limit is 115kg (254 pounds)

Possibility to bring your own horse on this ride.

The non riders are also welcome. They can follow in the support vehicle and participate in the visits.

Guiding

Your guide is a professional horseman, used to guide trails in the area. In love with the region, he'll make you discover those wonderful landcapes in the best conditions.

Logistic

Transportation of luggages and equipments will be made by our support vehicule.
He will join us every noon and nights.

Accommodation

Along this riding tour, 1 night is provide in guesthouse, 1 night is provide in Hostel and 5 nights are provide in cottage with dormitory.

We couldn't guaranteed single room on this ride. Upon availability in each accomodation, you could ask directly on the spot to have a single room without supplement.

Meals

The lunch is bring by the logistic vehicle in middle of nature. In case of bad weather, the vehicle is fitted to put the table under and allow us to eat shelter from the rain.
Dinner are taken at the accomodation, with local product. The diversity of the menu is one of the special point on this ride.
The drinks are include for breakfast and lunch only.

Small group supplement to make departure guaranteed from 2 riders. This supplement will decrease depends of number of rider booked on the tour :
- from 2 riders, supplement of 495 euros per person.
- from 3 riders, supplement of 330 euros per person.
- from 4 riders, supplement of 250 euros per person.
From 5 riders, there is no supplement.

For non rider who would like to follow the ride, a discount of 330 euros will apply.
For riders who would like to come with their own horse, a discount of 165 euros will apply.

From 5 to 11 riders
Departure availble from 2 riders with supplement.

You will be meet directly at the first guesthouse at about 05.00 pm.

Possibility to have a transfer from Bergerac train station. In that case, plan an arrival in the middle of the afternoon on the first day and a departure after 10.00 am on day 8 (about 30mn drive)

Although situated on the same latitude than Montreal or Vladivostok, the Perigord enjoy an ocean climate and a little bit temperate due to Gufl stream influence.

But, many continentale influence make the winter temperature lower.