This ride is for fit intermediate riders onwards. Fast and exciting riding up to 7 hours daily covering 40km each day. Here you have an opportunity to ride at all paces, take your own line on the beach and through endless forests on very fit Anglo Arab horses. Overnight accommodation is in small hotels or B&Bs, camping for a few nights midsummer.
2010: Can be arranged for around €70 each way per person (depending on number of people - please see transfer details below) - late afternoon on arrival and mid morning on departure. Other times can be arranged or you can hire a car, catch a bus or a train. More details below.
Flight guide
Return from £50 with BMI (Birmingham or Manchester)or Easyjet (Luton) to Bordeaux. See below for flight info.
No supplement if rider is willing to share and a sharer can be found.
2010 Mar & Nov: £99/€99/$149
SAMPLE ITINERARY - ATLANTIC COAST TREK
Day 1
Arrival at your accommodation. Meet your fellow riders over dinner tonight and discuss the trail ahead!
Day 2
Breakfast and then a walk to the riding centre where we discuss the week ahead and select horses. Your riding holiday really begins here as we start with a half day of exploring the local area. This gives you a chance to get to know your mount and make any changes that are necessary. Time to relax and enjoy the beach before a communal dinner. 4.5 hours riding. Lunch is not included today, leaving you free to find the perfect seafood restaurant.
Day 3
A very varied day which starts with a ride along the coast before you head inland to discover the Tielague Marsh, Sintias Lagoon and Bourg le Vieux Lake. In the afternoon we return towards the coast, riding through sand dunes before finishing with a ride along the banks of the River Courlis. 5-6 hours riding.
Day 4
The day starts with a ride across a large sandy plain, after which you ride around two lakes. After lunch you continue south to the idyllic village of Levignacq where we overnight. 5-7 hours riding.
Day 5
In the morning we explore an area known as the Grande Lande (forest) and ride along the banks of the River Mezos to your picnic spot. Afterwards we head back in the direction of the Bourgle Vieux lake via the Moulasse marshes. 5-6 hours riding.
Day 6
Another full days riding ahead! Start towards the Etang d'Aureilhan, a large lake. We spend the afternoon riding along the shores before finishing the day with a sunset gallop along the beach. 5-6 hrs riding.
Day 7
Today we enjoy an exciting half day (morning or afternoon, depending on the tide) with some gallops on the beach, leaving the rest of the day free to relax shopping or enjoying the surf. 4.5 hours riding. Lunch is not included today, leaving you free choice of restaurants.
Day 8
Departure after breakfast.
Please note: This itinerary is given for your guidance only and it may be altered in accordance with the prevailing conditions by the organising team.
NOTES - ATLANTIC COAST TREK
The trails in July and August involve 3 nights camping instead of hotel accommodation.
Transfer Options 2010 There is a weekly mini bus transfer from Bordeaux Airport to the stables for between 3 to 8 riders, prices below:
3 riders = €100 return per person
4 riders = €85 return per person
5-6 riders = €70 return per person
7 riders = €50 return per person
8 riders = €45 return per person
Alternatively riders can catch a bus or train.
The weight limit for this ride is 14 st/198 lb/90 kg, please enquire if you are an experienced rider exceeding this weight.
FURTHER DETAILS
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WHAT IS INCLUDED
Accommodation for 7 nights on a full board basis except for lunches on Day 2 and 7, drinks with meals, all riding, tack, guiding and luggage transfer each day.
WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED
Transfers to meeting point, lunch on days 2 & 7 and items of a personal nature, any drinks other than with meals. Non riders have breakfast and dinner included apart from in July and August when it is B&B only.
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