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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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On the lavender route in Provence… A trip rich in fragrances and colours, starting from the South of Luberon northwards through the different regions famous for their lavender production: Plateau of Claparèdes, Plateau of Albion, the Country of Banon, to the foot of the "Giant of Provence": The Mount Ventoux. A ride not only perfumed by lavender scent, but also Provence herbs, such as thyme, sage, rosemary... |
Day 1 - Monday: Lauris – Buoux
Riders are welcomed at 12 noon with a welcome drink. Introduction to the other participants and the week's programme, followed by lunch at the table d'hôtes. We begin this horse trek in the Luberon, at the foot of the southern slopes. We ride up to the crests of the Petit Luberon before continuing on to Bonnieux. We continue towards the Claparèdes plateau and the first lavender fields. We then descend towards the Aiguebrun gorges, which mark the boundary between the Petit and Grand Luberon. We pass near the Prieuré de St Symphorien, then follow the Aiguebrun river to reach the first accommodation at the foot of the great climbing cliffs of Buoux. You can enjoy a swim in the pool before dinner.
Day 2 - Tuesday: Buoux – Rustrel
Le matin, nous longeons le ruisseau jusqu'à sa source par un agréable sentier verdoyant, puis nous rejoignons un charmant petit village provençal, Saignon, permettant d'abreuver nos chevaux à la fontaine du village. Nous rejoignons ensuite notre intendant qui nous aura préparé un beau buffet pour notre déjeuner. L'après-midi, nous repartons sur des sentiers dans les pinèdes et garrigues afin de rejoindre Rustrel. Une fois nos chevaux installés, nous pouvons rejoindre l'hébergement pour le dîner dans une auberge au coeur du village.
Day 3 - Wednesday: Rustrel – Revest-du-Bion
We set off in the direction of the Plateau d'Albion, leaving the Parc Naturel du Luberon and entering the Parc Naturel du Ventoux. We climb gently up a ‘combe’, a small valley shaded by holm oaks, to the Plateau, a major lavender-growing area. Picnic near a chapel before riding across the plateau through fields of lavender and sage. Arrive at the gîte, where you can relax in the pool or visit the village of Sault, the capital of lavender, do a little shopping or enjoy an aperitif on a village café terrace.
Day 4 - Thursday: Revest-du-Bion - Montbrun les Bains
Ride to the village of St Trinit through moorland and forest. Picnic near Sault. In the afternoon, we set off again on horseback towards Aurel, a charming medieval village at the foot of Mont Ventoux. The colours of the lavender and cereal fields and the shadows of the foothills of Mont Ventoux may inspire us to emulate the many painters who have fallen in love with this region. Arrive late afternoon in Montbrun-les-Bains, facing Mont Ventoux, surrounded by green hills and overlooking a pretty little plain planted with fragrant lavender: one of the most beautiful villages in France.
Day 5 - Friday: Montbrun les Bains - Mévouillon
This morning, the route passes at the foot of the Giant of Provence: Mont Ventoux. We ride along the Toulourenc, a pleasant, refreshing stream, through the superb villages of Savoillan, Brantes and Plaisians, and enter the Drôme Provençale: a succession of wooded hills planted with lavender. In the afternoon, we descend to Mévouillon where the lorry and minibus are waiting to take horses and riders back to the equestrian centre's farmhouse.
Day 6 - Saturday
End of the equestrian tour in Provence. Departure after breakfast, free transfer to Aix en Provence TGV or Marseille airport at 9.30 am.
| Lavender - 2025 |
| Next departures in 2026 |
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| July 6 to 11 | 1750 € | available > book now |
| July 13 to 18 | 1750 € | available > book now |
| Option - 2026 | |
| Accommodation in shared rooms for 2 or 3 people As an alternative to dormitory nights. |
+ 100 € |
| Supplement - 2026 (to be paid on the spot) | |
| Single Room Supplement Mandatory for anyone travelling alone and having chosen the shared room option. Not charged if you agree to share your room and we find someone to do so. |
325 € |
- Trail ride as described on full board basis, from dinner the first day until breakfast on the last day
- Transfers from and to Marseille Airport and from and to Aix en Provence TGV Train station at the indicated transfer times
- Drinks during 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 ?")
- Transports to get to the meeting point
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Drinks outside of meals
- Single supplement
- 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
- Accommodation upgrade
- Booking fees 15€/person
- Any other service or optional visit entries, personal expenses
- Optional insurances
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Our travel companions! We will live at our horses’ pace! Our horses are Spanish or barb crossbreds, adapted to trail riding. Well balanced and willing, they live in a herd, outdoors, and are only used to 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. |
You have to be at ease at the three gaits (walk, trot, canter) outside without being a really experimented rider. You are also invited to take care of your horse (groom, saddle and unsaddle).
Maximum weight : 90kg
Children are accepted from 12 years old if they have the required riding level.
We accept non-accompanied teenagers from 15 years old.
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 will try not to be the leader in the riding tour.
A logistics vehicle carries the luggage from one accomodation to another.
Different levels of accommodation are available on this tour, depending on the choice you make when booking.
Some accommodation has a swimming pool.
- Dormitory accommodation: one night in a large dormitory for around twenty people, the other nights in rooms/dormitories for 2 to 6 people.
- Accommodation in shared rooms for 2 or 3 people: rooms of 3: some nights with 1 double bed + 1 bed, sharing of a double bed for 2 people.
- Accommodation in single rooms.
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At lunch, our assistant will prepare a substantial buffet. A “pastis”, a glass of red wine a barbecue by a mountain stream, a refreshing salad, a nap before leaving again: these small pleasures will add to the friendliness of our rides. In the evening everyone meets around a nice table, to discover the local food. We will have dinner in small hotels and guesthouses. |
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 noon in Lauris.
Free transfer from Marseille Provence airport (10.30am) or Aix en Provence TGV station (11am).
On the last day, you will be separated after breakfast.
Free transfer: departure at 9.30am for Aix en Provence TGV station (10.30am) or Marseille Provence airport (11am).
Details given in the travel documents to book these services.
This beautiful ride will be a real pleasure for your eyes and your sense of smell. |
‘Very pretty landscapes, charming villages and an ultra competent guide." - Yasmine G. (2023)
+33 437 02 2000
