PROVENCE ON HORSEBACK - Horse riding tour from Luberon to Camargue - By RIDE IN FRANCE, your equestrian holidays travel agency

A real horse trip that will take you from the Provencal mountains of the « Luberon », across Van Gogh’s hills « Les Alpilles », and to the Mediterranean sea, into the famous Camargue region, land of flamingos, black bulls and white horses.

From limestone hills to swamps, enjoy riding among Camargue horses, bulls and pink flamingos. We end the riding tour by galloping on the beaches...

Horse riding tour in Provence, from Lubron to Alpilles and Camargue - Ride in France

Day 1 - Sunday: Luberon

Meeting at Marseille airport or Aix-en-Provence train station, or directly at the departure point of the ride around 6 pm.
Welcome aperitif and presentation of the trail ride.
You will be introduced to your guide and spend a first friendly dinner at the «host’s table». Overnight in the guesthouse.

Day 2 - Monday: Luberon
By the south hillside of Luberon, the pine trees, the cliffs landscapes, we ride down to the Durance and through it to have a delicious lunch alongside the River. After a long nap, we start the afternoon riding alongside the canal irrigating many of the cultivations in the valley and arrive in late afternoon at our horses’ stables. The riders are transferred to Mérindol, famous for the destruction of this former Vaudoise capital in 1545. Night in a guesthouse in Mérindol or exceptionally in the equestrian centre (depending on availability).

Equestrian vacations in Provence, from Lubron to Alpilles and Camargue - Ride in France

Day 3 - Tuesday: Luberon => Alpilles
This morning, we ride through the fragrant scrubland toward the Alpilles, a wonderful limestone massif where the white color of the cliffs contrasts with the green color of the pine trees. We arrive nearby Eygalières passing by the Saint Sixte Chapel. Night in a guesthouse under the Alpilles.

Day 4 - Wednesday: Alpilles (Baux de Provence) => Camargue
Through the Alpilles and the pine forest paths among the cicadas, we ride to discover Van Gogh landscapes: nearby the Saint-Paul monastery where he was interned and the Roman arc in Glanum. We have a picnic lunch. In the afternoon, we enjoy nice views on the Alpilles crests before discovering the Baux de Provence shape. Visit of the village and transfer in minibus up to Camargue region. Night in a guesthouse.

Horse riding tour in Provence, from Lubron to Alpilles and Camargue - Ride in France

Day 5 - Thursday: Camargue
Today, we make a loop riding circuit up to the "Grand Radeau" pine trees and beaches. We notice our horses’ astonishment when we cross the "Petit Rhône" on a boat. We cross vast areas of swamps among birds, before arriving in a wild pine tree forest which extends up to the sea. We have a picnic on the beach and ride back to the Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer.

Dinner in a restaurant in the village and night in a guesthouse.

Day 6 - Friday: Camargue

We spend the morning on the beaches and ride back to the hotel to have lunch alongside the imperial ponds. In the afternoon, we ride to Méjanes alongside the Vacarès pond with its pink flamingos, grey herons, Camargue white horses and bulls. Transfer in minibus up to the equestrian centre. Dinner and night in the Mas.

Day 7 - Saturday
Breakfast in the equestrian centre and possible departure from 9am.
Possible transfer for Aix en Provence central station (10am) or TGV station (10am30) or Marseille airport (11am).

This riding tour is given on an indicative basis. Depending on the seasons and the meteorological conditions during the tour, the guide may modify the tour.

Luberon to Camargue Horse riding Trail - 2019
No departures in July and August
March 17 to 23	1300 €	available > Book it
March 24 to 30	1300 €	available > Book it
March 31 to April 06	1400 €	available > Book it
April 07 to 13	1400 €	available > Book it
April 14 to 20	1500 €	available > Book it
April 21 to 27	1500 €	available > Book it
April 28 to May 04	1500 €	available > Book it
May 05 to 11	1500 €	available > Book it
May 12 to 18	1500 €	available > Book it
May 19 to 25	1500 €	available > Book it
May 26 to June 01	1500 €	available > Book it
June 02 to 08	1500 €	available > Book it
June 09 to 15	1500 €	available > Book it
June 16 to 22	1500 €	available > Book it
September 15 to 21	1500 €	available > Book it
September 22 to 28	1500 €	available > Book it
September 29 to October 05	1500 €	available > Book it
October 06 to 12	1500 €	available > Book it
October 13 to 19	1400 €	available > Book it
October 20 to 26	1400 €	available > Book it
October 27 to November 02	1300 €	available > Book it
November 03 to 09	1300 €	available > Book it

* The above rates are based on shared accommodation (3 nights dormitory, 3 nights guest house rooms), without any single supplement to pay.

Extras et supplements - 2019
OPTIONAL upgrade to 6 nights (instead of 3) guest house accommodation in 2 or 3-bed rooms (double rooms for couples are guaranteed)	50 €/person
Single supplement (on guest-house upgrade only) (mandatory for any single booking more than 21 days before departure and okay to share with another person of the same gender). Not to be paid if we find another person to share.	125 €/ person to be paid on the spot
Single supplement (on guest-house upgrade only) (mandatory for any single booking less than 21 days before departure and okay to share with another person of the same gender). Not to be paid if we find another person to share.	250 €/ person to be paid on the spot
OPTIONAL SINGLE ROOM (only with the guest house upgrade)	250 €/person to be paid on the spot

Included:

- The riding tour as described above on a full board basis: 3 nights in a guesthouse (double or triple bedroom), 3 nights in dormitories, from dinner on Sunday to breakfast on following saturday
- Possible transfer from / to Aix en Provence train stations or Marseille airport at indicated times
- Drinks during the meals
- The financial guarantee of funds deposited in Ride in France (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:

- Transport to the meeting place,
- The guesthouse option for the 6 nights,
- The extra charge for a single bedroom (for the guesthouse option only)
- Drinks outside mealtimes and tastings

- Entrance for visits
- Any other services,
- Personal expenses,
- Tips,
- Optional insurances

Our horses and required riding ability

Horses breeds
Our travel companions are Spanish or barb crossbreds, adapted to riding trail, well balanced and willing, they live in a herd, outdoors, and are only used for riding trail. They are our guarantee for a relaxing and safe ride.

Tack
Riding trail saddles.

Suitable riding ability
You must be at ease at the three gaits riding outdoor and already have a good experience riding. You also have to care your horse : groom, saddle and unsaddle.

Maximum rider’s weight: 100kg.
Children from 12 years old are accepted if accompanied by an adult and if they have the suitable riding ability.

Helmet can be lent by the equestrian centre but we recommend you to bring yours for more comfort.

The local team

Our graduate guide and accompanists ensure a safe and relaxing riding tour. They speak French and English and try not to be the leader in the riding tour.
A logistic vehicle carries the luggage from one accommodation to another.

Accommodation
We suggest you an accommodation switching between dormitories and guesthouse with 2 or 3 single beds. All of them have clean rooms and a bathroom. You can also choose to pay an extra charge for having the guesthouse during the entire riding tour, shared by same sex riders, with 2 to 3 beds. For the couples we guarantee double bedrooms and an individual bedroom (with the guesthouse option only) can be chosen with an extra charge to pay on the spot.
For the basic formula (dormitories/bedrooms), you won’t have any extra charge.

We select our accommodation according to their beautiful setting and friendly atmosphere for riders to enjoy a pleasant stay.

Meals

Dinner at the equestrian centre or in inns is an opportunity for you to enjoy Provence gastronomy. Our logistic vehicle joins us for lunch and prepares a consistent buffet. A pastis or a local wine (to be consumed with moderation!), grilling meats in the bank of the river, a refreshing salad, a rest before riding again…, are everything you need to share for conviviality and pleasure

Languages spoken by the guide: English / French speaking guide.

Group size:

Groups from 5 to 10 riders. This limited number of riders – often rich of several nationalities – allows each person to fully enjoy the ride.

Arrival airport / train station:

Meeting point at the equestrian centre.
Possible free transfer from and to central and TGV Aix en Provence train station and Marseille airport at a fixed time.

Transfer Schedule :
Arrival :
Aix en Provence Centre train station : 5pm45
Aix en Provence TGV train station : 5pm30
Marseille Airport : 5pm

Departure :
Aix en Provence Centre train station: 10am15
Aix en Provence TGV train station : 10am30
Marseille Airport : 11am

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