On Horseback
Horse Rides and Treks in the Verdon
all year round
“To ride a horse is to float somewhere between the earth and the sky”.
Horse-trekking involves sharing a journey of mutual trust.
Beforehand, horse and rider must get to know each other.
This is the reason why we do not just offer horse rides, but also the chance to get to know the horse that will become your travelling companion and share in a moment of the history of the herd. We accompany each and every rider, whatever his/her level, and offer the advice required in order to have the best experience possible with the horse to which he/she is best suited.
Our Horse Rides and Treks from Artignosc-sur-Verdon
- from early April until beginning of November –
Découverte
Ideal for children, families and beginners.
Age
: adults and children over 8.
Session length
: 2 hours 30 minutes.
Time spent riding
: 1 hour.
Price
: 36 € per person.
Pace : walk.
A great way to discover the pleasure of horse-riding with the family. The route is mainly based in woodland and around fields that offer a spectacular view of the lac d’Artignosc.
Les Deux Lacs
Adapted for any level.
Age
: adults and children over 9.
Session length
: 3 hours 30 minutes.
Time spent riding
: 2 hours.
Price
: 55 € per person.
Paces
: walk, trot.
This circuit takes in the lac d’Artignosc and the lac de Montpezat, allowing you to discover pristine landscapes both from the waterside and from surrounding fields and woodland.
Les Gorges (Half-day)
Adapted for any level.
Age
: adults and children over 10.
Session length
: 4 hours 30 minutes.
Time spent riding
: 3 hours.
Price
: 65 € per person.
Paces
: walk, trot and canter (according to ability).
The Verdon Gorges can be visited on horseback. The route we take offers spectacular views over an untouched section of the gorges between the lac d’Artignosc and the lac de Montpezat. The return trip takes us through the paths and fields of Saint-Laurent, allowing experienced riders to (re)discover the thrill of galloping on a few occasions.
Les Gorges (Full day)
Adapted for any level.
Age : adults and children over 10.
Session length : 6 hours.
Time spent riding : 3 hours.
Price : 75 € per person.
Paces : walk, trot and canter (according to ability).
The half-day trek that we offer for visiting the Verdon Gorges on horseback can also be done over a full day. The lunch break on the banks of the lac de Montpezat is the opportunity for a cool, relaxing moment by the waterside.
Les Gorges (Evening)
Adapted for any level.
Age
: adults and children over 10.
Session length
: 5 hours.
Time spent riding
: 2 hours 30 minutes.
Price
: 75 € per person.
Paces
: walk, trot and canter (according to ability).
On a summer’s evening, this trek allows you to visit the Verdon Gorges on horseback when the paths are quiet, allowing you to discover the tracks between the lac d’Artignosc and the lac de Montpezat in private.
A break provides the perfect occasion to savour some of the region’s products.
The return trip takes in the fields and the woodland in order to make the most of the colours of the sunset.
Quinson (Full day)
Restricted to riders comfortable with all paces.
Age
: adults and children over 12.
Session length
: 8 hours.
Time spent riding
: 5 hours.
Price
: 96 € per person.
Paces
: walk, trot and canter.
This trek takes you from the banks of the Verdon to the Valensole plateau by way of the fields of olive trees and lavender in order to overlook the plain of Quinson. We will take a picnic break by the Verdon, with the possibility of visiting a recreated prehistoric village.
Lac de Sainte-Croix Tour (2 Days)
Restricted to riders with a good command of all paces.
Age: adults and children over 15.
Session length: 2 days, 1 overnight stop.
Time spent riding: 7 hours (day 1) and 5 hours (day 2) approx.
Price: from 366 € per person.
Paces: walk, trot and canter.
A way to visit the Verdon in two days. This route takes us along the banks of the lac de Cadenon and the lac de Sainte-Croix, across the lavender fields of the Valensole plateau and through typical regional villages.
Our Horse Rides and Treks from Hameau de Vénascle
- from mid-November until late March -
The Wild Trek (Full day)
Adapted for any level.
Age
: adults and children over 9.
Session length
: 6 hours.
Time spent riding
: 3 hours.
Price
: 75 € per person.
Paces
: walk, trot and canter.
Trekking off the beaten track. Discover the wide-open spaces of the wild plateaux of Montdenier that overlook the lac de Sainte-Croix. We will take a break at the Viguerie de la Clue to picnic around a small fire (weather permitting). The return trip follows the bed of the Vallonge stream.
Transhumances : Travel with the Herd across the Verdon
Spring Transhumance
Restricted to riders with a good command of all paces and having participated in the test day.
Information only by telephone.
Information only by telephone.
Age: adults and children over 14.
Session length: 2 days, 1 overnight stop.
Time spent riding: 5 hours per day approx.
Date: 6 and 7 april 2024.
Price: from 333 € per person (all inclusive).
Experience the spring transhumance with us and take part in moving the herd across the Pays du Verdon before the beginning of the summer season. When the flowers begin to bloom and the horses lose their winter coats, it is time for the horses to leave the hamlet of Vénascle and the Montdenier plateaux and go “home”.
The spring transhumance provides two days of magical trekking. You will ride like the “gardians de Camargue” or the “gauchos” of the pampas of Argentina, leading a 30-strong herd of horses and foals walking free.
Autumn Transhumance
Restricted to riders with a good command of all paces and having participated in the test day.
Information only by telephone.
Information only by telephone.
Age
: adults and children over 14.
Session length : 2 days, 1 overnight stop.
Time spent riding : 5 hours per day approx.
Dates : november 2024.
Price
: from 333 € per person.
The leaves begin to fall and it is time for the horses to return to the wild plateaux of Montdenier for the winter.
The autumn transhumance constitutes the return of the herd to the wide-open spaces of the hamlet of Vénascle, following the summer season spent in Artignosc-sur-Verdon. During the two-day trek, you will lead a 30-strong herd of horses and foals walking free.
