FRANCE ON HORSEBACK |
Horse riding tours and equestrian holidays in France |
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Since 1998, Ride in France is dedicated to horse riding tours and equestrian holidays in France.
Ride in France is part of Randocheval, the leading French equestrian agency, which offers rides in more than 50 countries. We even have our own travel agency in Mongolia!
No need to say that our team of French horse lovers has the best knowledge about horseback holidays in our own homeland!
Be ready for the equestrian adventure of a lifetime in France!
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Whether you are dreaming of fairy castles or enjoying French cuisine and wines, we have a ride for you! Discover our "special interest rides" to find your dream equestrian vacation in France ...
Read carefully all the information about our tours. Once you have chosen your ride, contact us to check the availability.
We will send you a booking form, you just have to fill it and send it back.
Payment is done very easily through wire transfer or credit card. You will receive the voucher and all necessary information as soon as the booking and payment has been completed.
It is important that you prepare your riding holidays to make the most of your equestrian adventure!
The following pages should answer all your questions about France, French horses and how to prepare your horseback vacation. Feel free to contact us if you need more detailed information.
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Surprising erosion forcing rocks to have troubled forms, and amazing paths where horse self-confidence contributes to immerse the rider in a world he wouldn’t think to find so close to his home. The attraction of Corsica and the joy to discover it riding will entice you!
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Enjoy this riding tour to explore the diversity of these landscapes: bushes, chestnut groves, beaches and creeks. |
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Day 1 - Sunday
Airport pickup. Transfer to the riding stable in the region of Corte (1h driving from the airport). Installation in the mobile home.
Welcome aperitif, presentation of the hike and meal.
Day 2 - Monday
Meet at the stables around 9:00 after breakfast to make contact with his horse and equipment. Departure along the river Tavignanu to reach the place of picnic at the edge of the water. In the afternoon departure to the heights of Poggio de Venaco and the view of the Aiguilles de Popolasca before the return to the equestrian center. Loading of the saddles in the vehicles, meals in the center and overnight in mobile home.
Day 3 - Tuesday
Having loaded our luggage for the week, the horses in the vans, we leave for a transfer to Bravone where we leave our belongings in the lodgings before reaching the beach on horseback. According to the season, afternoon idleness on the beach, with, in season, a swimming with the horses if the conditions allow... Return to the cottage for the evening. Night in cottage or tent in summer.
Day 4 - Wednesday
Gallop through the vineyards to find a river for the lunch break, before climbing to the village of Tallone for an aperitif to the swimming pool. Overnight stay in dormitory cottage or tents in summer.
Day 5 - Thursday
A ride through the chestnut grove takes us to the edge of La Bravone for the picnic of noon, at the foot of the ancestral sheepfolds. We leave in suite for the vilage of Pianellucciu for a night in cottage.
Day 6 - Friday
For this last day our horses allow us to discover the picturesque region of boziu. A lunch in the shade of the convent of Alandu, before going down to Corté nestled in its mountain setting. After taking care of our horses and their equipment, the hike ends with a friendly meal at the equestrian centre. Overnight in a mobile home (Recommended.)
Day 7 - Saturday
After breakfast, departure around 9:30 for the airport.
If we don’t have the minimum participant number, the tour is maintained on the Corsica Colors itinerary.
Important: This itinerary is provided on a indicative basis and is subject to modifications without prior notice for safety, meteorological or accessibility reasons. However, we will make everything possible to maintain the initial interest of the itinerary if changes would be made.
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If we don’t have a minimum of 4 participants, an alternative route is proposed (see the itinerary tab)
- The horse tour as described above in full-board, with wine for meals
- Transfers to and from Corte train station and Bastia airport
- 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 ?")
- Registration fees of 15 € per person
- Tips
- Personal expenses
- Any other services
- Optional insurances : more information.
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Horses
Our horse tour center is an equestrian school as well, and provides you well-trained horses throughout the year. Tack
We use "Officer" saddles, similar to English saddles but much more convenient, particularly to carry the accessories. Saddlebags and holsters are available for you to carry your daily material. Recommended riding ability |
Good to know
Minors from 10 years old are accepted if accompanied by an adult; subject to suitable physical conditions and riding ability.
Maximum authorized weight: 100kg
Guide
The tour guides are qualified equestrian guides: an equestrian tourism guide or an equestrian tourism accompanist. It is also a training center for horse guide so student may lead some rides.
Living throughout the year in Corsica, your team makes tours for many years. It will be able to make you to discover Corsica safely.
A logistic vehicle meets us every evening and sometimes for lunch.
You need to prepare your luggage in case of bad weather. Maximum weight is 20kg per person
Accomodation
This tour takes place in a particular wild environment, but with guesthouse or mobile home comfort (family rooms with 2 to 4 places). Don’t forget your sleeping bag. Notice that during summer time, subject to availability, you can sleep in bivouac instead of guesthouse.
Sanitary facilities are always collectives in the guesthouses.
Meals
For lunch, we have the picnic we carry riding.
For dinner, we have real French and/ or Corsican cuisine with our hosts (delicatessen, corrosive cheeses and local liquors).
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Languages spoken by the guide: French and English (German or Italian depending on the guide) – Riders of every nationalities.
Group size: From 4 to 11 riders
Arrival airport / train station:
Bastia airport or Corte station.
Arrival: Transfer only from Bastia airport (1 hour from the equestrian centre by car).
Departure: From the port of Bastia take the shuttle to the airport.
Arrival by train : Transfer from Corte station (10min by car).
Detail provided in your travel book for booking these services.
A one week adventure on horseback enjoying a huge variety of landscapes, with a friendly atmosphere and trustworthy horses... |
"First trail in Corsica : wonderful and very diverse landscapes, from mountain to sea, going through chestnut tree forests ; warm and friendly team ; small horses agile like chamois. And all of this with delicious corsican gastronomy, homemade jams, improvised concerts with guitar and bass in an old sheepfold facing the sea... To do again really quick!" - Anne-Lise F. (2014)
7 days / 6 nights / 5 days on horseback
+33 437 02 2000
