Need a change of scenery ? We suggest you to come relax in the mountains, in the heart of a protected site, full of history and legends. |
Gallop in Alsatians Forests, escape for a weekend and meet up in the evening, with family or friends in our cottage with a warm and friendly atmosphere.
Region of choice for horse riders and nature, the field "Champ du Feu" is located on the Alsatian side of the Vosges. Ranked "Zone natura 2000", you will be delighted with its landscapes that combine the bright colors of stubble and the dark green pine forests, the roundness of its mountains and gentle valleys, magnificent waterfalls and abundant and varied wildlife. The area is also loaded with stories and legends, has many vestiges: medieval castles, ancient churches, walls dating back to the pagan age ... 2 itineraries are possible: one for beginners and one for advanced riders. From December to April, discover our weekend "Snow Passion" in Alsace! |
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Day 1
Meeting at the riding centre at 9am. After the presentation of the center and the team we go to the stables where we can choose our horses. We leave for a first ride crossing the forest where we find large tracks to gallop.
We stop at a point of view where we can see the Val de Villé.Lunch is taken at the equestrian center.
In the afternoon we ride through the plateaus of Haut Lachamp and Bas Lachamp which offer a vast panoramic view. We cross the small typical villages to arrive at the Col de la Perheux. We start the ascent of Mount St Jean while cantering with a 360-degree view! Dinner and overnight at the equestrian center.
Day 2
After breakfast, we leave for a day of hiking through the mountain scenery. We head towards Hohwald Waterfall, one of the nicest in Alsace. Lunch as a picnic then back at the equestrian centre by nice undergrowths where long gallops are waitng for us End of trail between 6 and 6:30pm.
In the afternoon, we get back in the saddle with our Icelandic horses towards the "top of the mountains." Here we enjoy a breathtaking view of the mountains and surrounding villages, the perfect place to try a first gallop!
Dinner and overnight at the equestrian center.
Day 2
After breakfast, we leave for our first day of hiking through the mountain scenery. We can choose to take an Icelandic or try a horse of a different race. We head to Mount St Jean. Once at the top, we settle for a country picnic. From here we have a 360-degree view of the mountains.Today we try to improve our horse balance and improve handling at the 3 gaits.
End of trail between 6 and 6:30pm.
Week-End in Alsace - 2 days / 1 night / 2 days riding - 2024 | ||
September 28 to 29 | 415 € | available > sign up |
October 05 to 06 | 415 € | available > sign up |
October 12 to 13 | 415 € | available > sign up |
October 19 to 20 | 415 € | available > sign up |
october 26 to 27 | 415 € | available > sign up |
November 02 to 03 | 415 € | available > sign up |
November 09 to 10 | 415 € | available > sign up |
November 16 to 17 | 415 € | available > sign up |
November 23 to 24 | 415 € | available > sign up |
Options / Supplements / Discounts (price / person) - 2023 | |
Riding Extra-Day (with overnight and Full Board) | 245 € |
Single room supplement (to be paid on the spot) Supplement compulsory for every person travelling alone. If you agree to share your room and we find someone for you to share it with, you won't have to pay the supplement. |
55 € / Night |
Non-rider | 175 € |
Discount for children under 12yo | - 50 € |
- 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 ?")
- Transport to the meeting point
- Optional transfers to and from the train station or airport
- Booking fees 15€/person
- The organization of a possible circuit tour of the area before or after the trail
- Any other service or optional visit entries, personal expenses
- Tips
- Optional insurances
Horses
Our horses are Icelandics, Fjords, Pure Arabians, Thoroughbreds, Irish cobs, Spanish Pure Breeds, Quarter Horses and Apaloosas. We use different kinds of saddles such as english saddles, western, hiking, or special child. |
Recommended riding ability
We have level groups for this ride. This trip is suitable for beginners (4 hours riding per day) and experienced riders (4 to 5 hours riding per day).
Good to Know
Accompanied children, with the required equestrian level, are accepted on these trails. We do not accept unaccompanied children.
Weight limit is 95 kg.
Non-riders are welcome, you can explore the area, visit wine cellars, breweries, distilleries, Alsatian towns and villages, castles....
Dogs are welcome on this trip.
You can enjoy Alsatian specialties, barbecues and local game. Drinks with or without alcohol are included in the package. At breakfast, we offer a wide choice of bun, bread, homemade jams, cereals, milk, juice, coffee, hot chocolate, fruit, yogurt, ...
Languages spoken by the guide: English, Spanish, German, Portuguese and French speaking guide.
Group size: 4 to 12 riders per groupe
Arrival airport / train station:
Meeting directly at the riding centre
Transfers are payable on the spot and possible from
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Strasbourg train station or airport (110€ per car/one way)
- Colmar train station (
100€ per car/one way)
- Selestat train station (60€ per car/one way)
- Rothau train station (30€ per car/one way)
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Fouday train station (20 € per car/one way)
Transfers are organized on Friday between 2pm and 9pm or on Saturday morning at 8:00am.
On Sunday evening you can plan your train after 7pm
Possibility of an extra night on half-board before or after the trail from 60€ per personne (to confirm with the equestrian centre, in July and August only 8 days before the departure).
Details about the service in your travel book.
A really tonic weekend ride for good riders or an active initiation for beginners. A good compromise for riders of different levels who travel together. |
"Great place, with great landscapes! Thank you to Jess and Marco for their warm welcome and their simplicity. An unforgettable experience thanks to our two guides Clara and Luc who knew how to adapt to our beginners' level. They managed to make us gallop on a nice distance at the end of the stay. A big thank you to them. It will be a pleasure to come back." - Aline P. (2019)
"We'll summarize the trail in one word: AMAZING! Thank you to the guides for their extraordinary welcome." - Dominique F., Géraldine G. and Séverine G. (2018)
"Everything was perfect, wonderful landscapes and gastronomic trail. Warm welcome and friendly atmosphere. Marco is a man to meet absolutely !" - Odile B. (mai 2014)
"Great cavalry and really nice team. Beautiful trips in the woods and great tracks to canter. Good cooking with local products." - Eve K. (mai 2014)
"Great weekend; beautiful landscapes, warm, funny and attentive hosts; really good food, nice horses from different breeds. To do again !!!"
- Sarah R. (octobre 2013)