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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!
No need to say that our team of French horse lovers has the best knowledge about horseback holidays in our own homeland!
Be ready for the equestrian adventure of a lifetime in France!
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Whether you are dreaming of fairy castles or enjoying French cuisine and wines, we have a ride for you! Discover our "special interest rides" to find your dream equestrian vacation in France ...
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You are riding through different landscapes such as the Causses, the green and stony valleys of Lot and Cele rivers and the charming mythical villages of Quercy. You will share strong emotional moments with your horse to reach the sacred city of Rocamadour. |
Day 1: Causses of Quercy
The meeting point is at the equestrian farm at 9am. We have a first contact with our guide, the other members of the group and our horses, and then, we ride along the Sagne Valley. Picnic lunch in Artix. We visit the crypt of Caniac du Causse church in the afternoon. Dinner and night in guesthouse.
Day 2: From Causses to Bouriane
After breakfast we left the Quercy Causses to ride in Buriane. For lunch we have some local products from the farm with local people in the small medieval village of Vaillac. Dinner and night in a mill in Vigan.
Day 3: Medieval city of Rocamadour
Today we reach the main point of our trail: the wonderful medieval city of Rocamadour. We have our lunch break on our way in the Saint Sauveur Abyss. Then we ride alongside the Ouysse valley to reach the plateau overlooking Rocamadour. It's an amazing point of view to admire this sacred city. Dinner and night in guesthouse.
Day 4: Alzou Valley and Gramat
This morning we ride along the sanctuary city of Rocamadour before to reach Alzou valley and Gramat for lunch. In the afternoon we ride on the heights of Gramat caysses. Dinner and night in guesthouse.
Day 5: Cele Valley and medieval village of Marchilhac
Today, a wonderful stage is waiting for us. We ride on paths lined with dry stones walls to reach Espedaillac village for our picnic lunch. In the afternoon we can canter along the Cele valley to Saint Sulpice. We arrive in the medieval village of Marcilhac sur Cele in late afternoon. If you want you can have a guided tour of the village and the former abbey built in the Xth century. Night in guesthouse.
Day 6: Saint-Cirq-Lapopie - Equestrian Farm
For our last day, we ride up to the limestone plateaus between the Lot and Cele valleys, and then we have our lunch break in Saint Cirq Lapopie. This last stage is probably the most atypical one: we ride on the famous towpath, carved in the rock along the Lot.
We arrive at the equestrian farm in late afternoon and enjoy a delicious home-made cake.
Important : The above itinerary is provided on an indicative basis and our guide reserves the right to modify the itinerary depending on the condition of paths, the seasons, the availabilities in the guesthouses.
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| Rocamadour Trail (6 days / 5 nights) - 2024 | ||
| October 6 to 11 | 1390 € | available > sign up |
| Rocamadour Trail (6 days / 5 nights) - 2025 | ||
| Dates available soon | ||
| OPTIONS 2024 (price per person) | |
| Non rider, full board | 890 € |
- Transport to arrive at the start point of the riding tour
- The other drinks
- Optional transfers from and to Cahors train station (40 € per vehicle and route to be paid on the spot)
- Registration fees of 15 € per person
- Any other services
- Tips
- Personal expenses
- Optional insurance: more information
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Horses
We have approximately fifteen saddle horses: half-Arabian breed and barb. They are brave, calm, resilient and confortable. Some of them were born in our farm, but all of them are trained here and selected for the riding trail: they are all comfortable and safe. Their size is between 1m50 and 1m60. |
Tack
We use trail saddles (Gaston Mercier saddles, or classical trail saddles).
Saddlebags and holsters are provided.
Recommended riding ability
Our riding tour is for experienced riders feeling at ease at the three gaits (walk, trot and gallop) even fast gaits, and with a minimum outdoor horseback practice. The riders must have a good physical condition to be able to ride about 5 to 6 hours a day.
Good to know
The ground is diversified and with several difficulties (as indicated in the descriptive). Sometimes, you will have to walk.
Minors are accepted from 11 years old (if they have the suitable riding ability).
Non accompanied minors are accepted from 15 years old.
Maximum weight: 90 kg.
Non riders are also accepted if they have a car.
The guide
The equestrian tourism guide is Pascal, the grandson of the Pech Merle caves discoverer.
His riding trail experience and his knowledge of the region make sure you will ride in the best conditions
Logistic
A logistic vehicle carries the luggage and the equipment. For lunch, we stop in a restaurant or we have a picnic we carry in the saddlebags.
Meals
Every meals are prepared by the hosts, so you can enjoy varied and delicious dishes.
You will have three lunches in a restaurant when we stop to visit the village. In the other cases, you will have a picnic prepared by your hosts.
You will have dinner in the guest house prepared by your hosts.
Water and wine are included for lunch and dinner.
Languages spoken by the guide: English / French speaking guide.
Group size:
2 to 8 riders
Arrival airport / train station:
Meeting point directly at the equestrian farm at 9 am on day 1.
Transfers can be organized from and to Cahors train station (to book in advance, and then, to pay on the spot 40 €/ per vehicle and route). In that case, plan to arrive in the afternoon the day before, and plan to leave from 12pm the day after.
Extra night possible from 50 €/person with dinner and breakfast.
Details provided with your travel documents to book these services.
This trail is a perfect mix of experiences and disvoceries, and will convince you that horse trail is you passion |
"Wonderful ride! The landscapes are breathtaking, the horses are used to hacking and are really nice. The guide is attentive, really interesting and makes us feel safe. He knows how to correct us to ride more "correctly"." - Léa P. (2020)
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