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SAVOIE : WEEK-END IN THE SNOW...
Guides - Accomodation - Dates & rates - Book this ride
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Discover a remote region made of lakes, mountains and waterfalls,
with strong traditions and proud of its preserved environment. On experimented horses, join us for an unusual adventure : a riding trail in the snowy Natural Parc of Bauge near Bourget Lake and Annecy Lake... See also our summer rides in Savoie. |
RIDE ITINERARY
Riding in winter in the snow is a rare experience. You will enjoy
very different feelings, and discover an incredible landscape
of frozen lakes and white forests. Our strong horses are perfectly
adapted to this rough environment.
These trails depend on climatic conditions : a pass can be open
one day, and closed the day after.
That's why the daily itinerary is not
scheduled and depends on the conditions we meet. Opportunities
of experiencing great riding moments are always the target, in
Alps.
We organize 2 days weekends on horseback during all the
winter period for approcximatly 20km per days.
The meeting point is given on day one at 9.30 am to the riding center on saturday. The ride end the sunday around 4 pm.
If you come by train, you'll have to arrive one day earlier, to be ready the morning of day 1.
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HORSES, TACK AND RIDING EXPERIENCE
Horses
The ranch owns many haflingers, french saddle bred and arab horse. Horses use to ride.
Tack
There are English saddles, trail saddles or Mc Lellan. Saddle bags are provided.
Recommended riding level
Riders have to be confident at all gaits. Children aged of 16 years old are accepted
if they are with their parents. We foreseen stages of 20 km in average accroding to climate. Stages can be longer or shorter depending weather and physical conditions of riders.
Useful information
Max weight : 90kg. Wearing a riding hat is obligatory.
Helmet obligatory for our rides in Savoie Mountains.
Children aged of 12 years old are accepted
if they are with their parents or they need to be 16 years old without parents.
YOUR GUIDES
Our guides are qualified equestrian guide. They will make you dicover this beautiful and rich area they like a lot.
ACCOMMODATION
Accommodation
Confortable but simple cottages and wooden houses (rooms from 4 to 6 people).
You have to take your own sleeping bag. We can't offer single room.
Meals
Every morning, you'll leave with the picnic in your saddle bags. And picnic lunch will be take in nice places along the ride. Succulent and traditionnal dinners will be served at the accommodation. Breakfast are also included.
DATES AND RATES
| Winter horse ride in the snow - 2013/14 | ||
| Next departure coming soon | ||
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If you want to arrive one day before departure, or leave one day after the end of the trail, we can book one extra night in guesthouse for you. This extra have to be paid directly. |
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| Extra night in guesthouse including breakfast |
21 € |
| Extra night in guesthouse including dinner and breakfast | 35 € |
| Transfer from Aix-Les-Bains train station (to be paid directly) | between 7 and 40 € |
Included
- Trail ride as described on full board basis, with English / French speaking guide,
- Return transfers from and to the train station "La Chaux des Crotenay",
- 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
- Drinks,
- 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 Laurie for any enquiries...
GENERAL INFORMATION
DURATION
2 days / 1 nights / 2 days on horseback
LANGUAGE
English / French speaking guide.
GROUP SIZE
2 to 8 riders.
MEETING POINT
We can arrange transfer since and towards the station of Aix-les-Bains (You have to plan systematically the night before the trail in cottage if you arrive by train): plan an arrival late in the afternoon the day before the departure and the departure at the end of the afternoon the last day (at about 6:00 pm - approximately 30 min of road).
Transfers are to be reserved in advance and pay directly to our guide (from 7€ to 40€ according to the number of persons)
CLIMATE
In winter, temperatures can be quite low : take warm and water resistant coats and boots.
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.
