The Crests of the Monts d'Arrée
6 days / 5 nights / 5 days on horseback

Would you like to get closer to the mysteries of Finistere, a land of legends? From the wooded walls of Roc'h an Ankou in the Black Mountains to Yeun Elez in the heart of the Monts d'Arrée, you'll come across the ‘Little People’ who nestle between wood and granite under your horse's hooves.

Day 1
Welcome at the equestrian farm from 6pm. For riders arriving by train or plane, transfers can be organised from Brest airport or Carhaix station. A welcome drink awaits us on the farm esplanade facing the Black Mountains. Local dinner and overnight at the equestrian farm.

Day 2
For our first day on horseback, a sporting stage awaits us. Our route begins with long cavalcades along one of the eleven ancient Roman roads that radiated out from Vorguium (Carhaix). We'll ride through plains and forests to the Huelgoat massif. Dinner with our guide in a renovated old railway station. Night in a lodge.
5 to 6 hours on horseback, 42 km

Day 3
After breakfast, we continue our ride through Gallic country, crossing the Artus Camp in the Huelgoat forest. Between forests and rivers, this nature ride will take us through a variety of landscapes. After lunch, we set off to climb Roc'h Trevezel (a 15-minute walk on rocky paths). We can admire the panoramic view of the Monts d'Arrée. We arrive in the village of Botmeur. Transfer to the Hôtel de Huelgoat for dinner and overnight stay.
6 hours on horseback, 33 km

Day 4
Today we set off for the ‘Breton Highlands’. A 100% nature day on the ridge line of the Monts d'Arrée. Admire the schist blocks of Tuchenn Kador, the white paths winding up the hillside and the clouds shaped by the ever-present winds. After a stopover at Lake Drennec, we'll discover the charming valley of Saint Rivoal and its Maison Cornec (with the option of visiting the Monts d'Arrée eco-museum). Transfer to the hotel and overnight.
5 hours on horseback, 28 km

Day 5
After leaving the Saint Rivoal valley, we approach the Saint Michel reservoir via the Noce de Pierre ‘Eured Ven’, small menhirs. We have a bird's eye view of Yeun Elez and its vast arid expanses. We reach Tréduron Le Moine along paths that are ideal for long gallops, enjoying the peace and quiet of the Breton lanes. After lunch, we take a long track and enjoy some fine gallops to reach Scrignac. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
6 to 7 hours on horseback, 38 km

Day 6
After breakfast, we set off for our last day. We take the Morlaix-Concarneau greenway back to the farm. We can admire the varied landscape of forests and rivers. We arrive at the farm after 6pm.
Departure from the centre for riders who have arrived on their own. For those who wish to take advantage of the transfers, the extra night is compulsory.
6 hours on horseback, 42 km.

Finistere, between Land and Sea
9 days / 8 nights / 7 days on horseback

On the land side, it's an invitation to cross ancestral forests, rocky ridges, peat bogs inhabited by octopus or to take a more leisurely stroll along the Nantes-Brest canal. On the seaside, dunes, pebbles and cliffs follow one another.
Finistere, a hard land melted in the crucible of a living mythology, will win you over.

Day 1
Welcome at the equestrian farm from 6pm. For riders arriving by train or plane, transfers are available from Brest airport or Carhaix station. A welcome drink awaits us on the farm esplanade facing the Black Mountains. Local dinner and overnight stay at the equestrian farm.

Day 2
For our first day on horseback, we have a challenging stage ahead of us. Our route begins with long cavalcades along one of the 11 ancient Roman roads that radiated out from Vorguium (Carhaix). We'll ride through plains and forest to the Huelgoat massif. Dinner with our guide in a recently renovated old railway station. Night in a lodge.
5 to 6 hours on horseback, 42 km

Day 3
After breakfast, we continue our ride through Gallic country, crossing the Artus Camp in the Huelgoat forest. Between forests and rivers, this nature ride will take us through a variety of landscapes. After lunch, we set off to climb Roc'h Trevezel (a 15-minute walk on rocky paths). We can admire the panoramic view of the Monts d'Arrée. We arrive in the village of Botmeur. Transfer to the Hôtel de Huelgoat for dinner and overnight stay.
6 hours on horseback, 33 km

Day 4
Today, we set off for the ‘Breton Highlands’. A 100% nature day on the ridge line of the Monts d'Arrée. Admire the schist blocks of Tuchenn Kador, the white paths winding up the hillside and the clouds shaped by the ever-present winds. After a stopover at Lake Drennec, we'll discover the charming valley of Saint Rivoal and its Maison Cornec (with the option of visiting the Monts d'Arrée eco-museum). Transfer to the hotel and overnight.
5 hours on horseback, 28 km

Day 5
After breakfast, we set off in the direction of the sea. We pass through wild moorland with pink heather and golden gorse planted with blue schist rocks, rolling countryside and the splendid Cranou forest, where we stop for lunch. In the afternoon, we'll head for the small 16th-century town of Le Faou. For those with a sweet tooth, a magnificent seafood platter will delight your taste buds. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
7 to 8 hours on horseback, 38 km

Day 6
Today, we ride towards the Térénez bridge. We can admire the harbour of Brest and the bay of Douarnenez. We continue towards the beach at Trez Belec. At the end of the day, we enjoy a few short gallops. The bravest can enjoy a swim in the sea ! Dinner in a restaurant and overnight in a mobile home overlooking the sea.
7 hours on horseback, 34 km
Technical difficulties: crossing the Pont de Terenez (cable-stayed bridge over the Aulne), long descent of the Menez Hom by hand, over rocky ground, lasting 20 minutes.

Day 7
After breakfast, we saddle up and set off according to the tide to cross Aber Crozon. We ride along the coast and enjoy a few gallops before arriving at the Port of Morgat. After lunch, we head for Cap de la Chèvre and its magnificent sheer cliffs. In the evening, we can sail down to the Ile Vierge. We can visit the House of Minerals and the bravest can go for a swim ! Dinner at the restaurant and overnight at the lodge.
5 hours on horseback, 25 km
Technical difficulties: cliff edge and ford crossing (tidal river).

Day 8
We ride all day along the coast to reach the pointe de Pen-Hir. Transfer of horses and riders to the equestrian farm. Dinner and overnight at the horse farm.
6 hours on horseback, 28 km
Technical difficulties: cliffside route and beach with baïnes (uneven terrain).

Day 9
Riders depart after breakfast. Transfers available (to be arranged locally).

IMPORTANT:
We reserve the right to modify the itinerary at any time for weather or other reasons, while respecting the activities as far as possible.

- the described tour with full board from dinner on day 1 to lunch (or breakfast depending on the tour) on the last day
- supervision by a guide or ATE
- the guarantee of funds deposited in Ride in France  

- transport to the start of the tour
- transfers from Brest airport or Carhaix station
- drinks
- extra night before and/or after the tour (€50 per person)
- registration fees of €15 per person
- any other service
- personal expenses
- optional insurance: more information

Our horses and required riding ability

Your guide is a qualified ATE and also has equine and human first aid skills, as well as first aid farriery skills.

Logistic

"A real horse trail with technical sections and beautiful gallops in a unique region for its varied and exotic nature. We prepare the horse from A to Z. Horses living in the open air, going everywhere. Quality accommodation. Friendly, well-prepared meals by Isabelle at lunchtime in the countryside and in the evening warm and dry. Friendly group riders. 3 days of truly dynamic holidays. We live and breathe horse time ! Thank you to Géry and Isabelle and I'm already looking forward to coming back". - Pascale T. (2024)

"Thank you again for this beautiful ride in the Monts d'Arrée. Great encounters, both between riders and with the cavalry. The horses are very hardy, sure-footed and particularly endearing despite their strong-willed characters. A big well done to Géry who, in a short space of time, was able to form the couples for the week without making any mistakes. I loved sharing these great gallops with Sweety.
Thank you to Isabelle for her masterly cooking and stewardship.
I hope to see you again soon to discover another face of Brittany." - Caroline (2017)

"A very warm family welcome. Isabelle takes good care of us and prepares very good, healthy and balanced meals. Géry is very professional, in love with his horses and passionate about riding. He listens to us and is always happy to answer our questions. The itinerary is splendid, the scenery breathtaking, the terrain varied between forests, small, sometimes very rocky paths where the horses pass with ease and large tracks for very beautiful, long trots and gallops over several kilometres. A very sporting, high-quality ride that I highly recommend and would do again ! Just great fun !" - Déborah H. (2016)

"A warm welcome, a very professional team who care for and know their horses well. Great gallops with quality horses in magnificent landscapes ! It was an excellent ride that leaves me wanting nothing more than to repeat the experience as soon as possible !" - Léa O. (2016)

"The ride went very well, it was very sporty and it was a great way to discover the Monts d'Arrée." - Hugues M. (2015)

"Another year with Randocheval and I'm not disappointed. Good level of walking with good pace. A family welcome and a great team. In short, a dream week with some great encounters. We felt like a family." - Léa V. (2015)

"I've been riding for around twenty years now, and this one is at the top of my personal list. A great atmosphere and breathtaking scenery." - Philippe M. (2015)