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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!
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A tour of the Luberon on horseback, in the heart of the Regional Natural Park: a remarkable site in Provence, a UNESCO-listed natural park. A ride of colours, a ride of scents. You'll ride through oak forests, pine forests, garrigue scented with Provençal herbs, valleys at the foot of superb cliffs that are home to many birds of prey, and you'll pass through perched Luberon villages typical of Provence. |
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Day 1 - Sunday
Meet in Provence at Lauris, at the foot of the Luberon, from 7pm. Free transfer from Aix en Provence TGV station or Marseille Provence airport. Settle into your guest room, welcome drink and presentation of your tour, dinner and overnight stay.
Day 2 - Monday: Lauris – Buoux
This morning, we take an initial two-hour loop on horseback to familiarise ourselves with our mounts. After lunch at the equestrian farm, we set off again on horseback through the Petit Luberon towards Bonnieux, a superb hilltop village in Provence. We then ride past lavender fields before descending to the foot of the superb climbing cliffs at Buoux. The evening stopover is at an auberge in the heart of the Luberon, at the foot of the cliffs: the Auberge des Seguins. Take a dip in the spring-fed pool to relax and refresh before dinner.
Day 3 - Tuesday: Buoux - Rustrel
We set off again on horseback, following the lush green Aiguebrun valley along a pleasant shady path. We head for the pretty hilltop village of Saignon, typical of the Luberon region, before descending into the Calavon valley, past orchards of cherry, peach and apricot trees... In other words, ‘the garden of Provence’. At lunchtime, a hearty buffet awaits us by the river, where we can enjoy a pleasant break. In the afternoon, we'll follow paths through the pinewoods and garrigues to reach our accommodation for dinner at an inn in the heart of the village of Rustrel.
Day 4 - Wednesday: Rustrel - Céreste
In the morning, we pass over the Colorado Provençal with a superb view of the site. We then head for the beautiful village of Viens, another hilltop village in the Luberon. We will then cross the Calavon river to reach Céreste, gateway to Haute Provence, where we will spend the night in a gîte, bed and breakfast or hotel.
Day 5 - Thursday: Céreste - Buoux
Today's ride begins by following the foot of the Grand Luberon on horseback through Provençal garrigue, walking through thyme, rosemary and wild mint, then skirting orchards. In the afternoon, following a pleasant path along the Aiguebrun stream, we reach the Auberge des Seguins for a swim in the pool.
Day 6 - Friday: Buoux - Lauris
On horseback, we ride down into the Aiguebrun gorges before climbing back up to the ridges, from where we can enjoy superb views of the Alpine peaks to the north and the Mediterranean to the south! Picnic near Lourmarin, a listed village where Albert Camus lived. The return to Lauris follows the foot of the Luberon. The paths are peaceful, through pine forests and along vineyards and orchards overlooking the Durance valley, with a fine view of the Montagne Sainte-Victoire so dear to Cézanne. Dinner and overnight in guest rooms.
Day 7 - Saturday
Your tour ends after breakfast. Free transfer to Aix en Provence TGV station or Marseille airport at 9.30am.
This itinerary is given as an indicative basis. Depending on the seasons and the meteorological conditions during the tour, the guide may modify the tour.
| The Luberon Horse Riding Tour- 2025 | ||
| November 2 to 8 | 1700 € | available > book now |
| November 10 to 16 | 1700 € | available > book now |
| Option - 2025 | |
| Shared room option (2 or 3 people) Choice of sleeping in a dormitory rather than in a shared room |
+ 100 € |
| Supplements - 2025 (to be paid on the spot) | |
| Mandatory for anyone travelling alone. Not charged if you agree to share your room and we find someone to do so. | |
| Single Room Supplement |
360 € |
| Single Room Supplement for 3 nights / 6 If you have chosen accommodation for 3 nights in a dormitory + 3 nights in shared room |
180 € |
- the tour described on a full-board basis in a bed and breakfast (double or triple occupancy), from dinner on day 1 to breakfast on day 7
- transfers to/from Aix-en-Provence SNCF train station or Marseille airport at the agreed times
- drinks with meals
- 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 and from the venue
- drinks outside meals
- single room supplement to be paid on site
- registration fee of 15 € per person
- all other services
- the single room supplement, payable on site, which is compulsory for anyone travelling alone. If you agree to share your room and we find someone to do so, this supplement will not be payable
- entrance fees for any visits
- personal expenses
- optional insurances
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Our travel companions are Spanish or barb crossbreds, adapted to trail riding. Well balanced and willing, they live in a herd, outdoors, and are only used for trail riding. They are our guarantee for a relaxing and safe ride. |
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Our saddles are designed for trail riding and allow a laid back style of riding. |
Recommended riding ability
You have to be at ease at the three gaits outdoor and have a certain trailing experience. This itinerary is not adapted to beginners. At the stopovers, we invite you to groom, saddle and unsaddle your horse.
Maximum weight: 90kg
Children are accepted from 12 years old if accompanied by an adultand if they have the required riding level.
Guides are certified, and are friends who made a job of their passion. They will share with you this passion and the pleasure of trail riding. They speak French and English and try not to be the leader in the riding tour.
A logistics vehicle carries the luggage from one accomodation to another.
Accomodation
Different levels of accommodation are available on this tour, depending on the choice you make when booking.
Some accommodation has a swimming pool.
- Accommodation 3 nights in a dormitory + 3 nights in a shared room.
- Accommodation for 6 nights in a shared room for 2 or 3 people: rooms of 3: six nights with 1 double bed + 1 bed, sharing a double bed for 2 people.
- Accommodation in a single room.
Meals
At tables d'hôtes or in typical inns. Local, varied and refined cuisine. Special diets can be catered for (vegetarian or medical requirements). Wine is included with meals. At lunchtime, an assistant prepares hearty buffets. For small groups, some picnics can be carried in the panniers.
Dinners are taken at the evening stopover and provide an opportunity to sample Provençal home cooking.
Languages spoken by the guide: English / French speaking guide.
Group size: From 4 to 8 riders maximum
Arrival airport / train station:
First day
Meet at your accommodation in Lauris at 7pm on the first day.
Riders arriving by car cannot be welcomed before 4pm.
Free transfer from Marseille Provence airport (5pm) and Aix en Provence TGV station (5.30pm).
Last day
Pick-up
on Saturday morning after breakfast.
Free transfer: departure at 9.30am for Aix en Provence TGV station (10.30am), Marseille Provence airport (11am). No transfer to Aix centre (take the Aix TGV shuttle bus) or to Marseille centre station (take the airport shuttle bus).
Details of how to book these services are provided in your travel pack.
Six days through an ever changing landscape with a typical fauna and flora... you will never forget you are in Provence. |
"We loved this horse ride in the Luberon. It is probably one of the most beautiful and picturesque landscapes in Europe. The horses were well looked after and the tack fitted and comfortable. It's a beautiful place and the guide was excellent. There are so many great photos here on horseback that it's hard to choose. We were a very experienced group of riders and although it's not a particularly fast ride, but not necessary as there was so much to see. The horses were very good. The food is also excellent on this trip, as is the accommodation. There is a choice of hostel or hostel-style B&B accommodation. The support is brilliant and offers everything you need for you and your horse. I would do this trip again because it was amazing." - Christine
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