A point-to-point equestria ntrail along the 'Via Alpine' through Mercantour National Park. This stunning horseback ride crosses 8 countries, through magnificent scenery. Accommodation is in a mix of hotels, guesthouses, mountain refuges and B&Bs.
For countless centuries, herds of horses are moved to-and-from steep high summer grazing pastures below the snow-capped French and Italian alps. Join this tradition of transhumance, moving horses to their seasonal grazing on this memorable equestrian ride. Suitable for iintermediate horseback riders onwards with long riding days and guesthouse accommodation.
This unguided equestrian program exploring the trails of the Morvan National Park is ideal for intermediate horseback riders with a sense of adventure. Plan your own route at your own pace, with a comfortable mix of accommodations in Gites and the equestrian center. All horseback riders are given a lesson in reading a 1/25000 map and compass. The riders then plan the daily route, decide the pace, and the hours in the saddle. Meals are supplied by the hosts, or riders can prepare them, and one of the host team will check on you and the horses daily - apart from that, you are on your own! There are fixed departures during the summer season, but additional out-of-season dates are available on request.
An exciting horseback trail with varied terrain on fit Anglo-Arab horses offering an insight into the culture of the Pays Basque region as well as beach horseback riding.
Discover the wild Ligurian mountains and coastline on this 8-day, point-to-point equestrian trail crossing from France into Italy on willing, sure-footed horses. Enjoy horseback riding through mountain passes and pine forests before visiting ancient, medieval villages. This horseback trail is for adventurous riders who want to get away from it all. Accommodation is in hotels and B&Bs in small villages along the trail. there is also the option to undertake a shorter version of this ride, completing a 6-day rather than the full 8 days.
An extreme horseback riding adventure taking place twice a year, herding approx 40 - 50 free running horses from their summer pastures in the mountains of Tusheti, across 250km of winding mountain roads, vineyards, through villages, grasslands, and agricultural plains to the Vashlovani National Park where they spend the winter and back again in the spring. A keen sense of adventure, good stomach for heights and riding fitness is essential as large parts of the route are at trot and canter. An experience of a lifetime awaits!
A wild horseback riding adventure, riding 125km through the stunning Tusheti mountains, staying in guesthouses along the way. For intermediate riders and above. This is a point to point horseback trail that you won't forget. Designed for intermediate riders and above.
Travel 100 miles on horseback across the island of Crete on this adventurous unguided equestrian trail through remote mountains and friendly villages to the opposite coast. This trail is for intermediate and experienced horseback riders who are experienced in map-reading and caring for their horses.
A point to point riding tour staying in different farms of South Greenland. As well as exploring the sheep farming valleys, we see the glaciers in the mountains and floating in the sea on our beach ride. A riding focussed horseback vacation for intermediate and above riders on Icelandic horses.
This equestrian vacation is perfect for advanced riders, and takes place in the North of Iceland, known for its spectacular natural sights and diverse landscapes. Enjoy horseback riding along soft riding tracks ideal for “tölting”, the unique extra gait of the Icelandic Horse, seeing volcanoes, beaches and geothermal pools along the way. This tour was nominated by the Sunday Times as one of the 10 best horseback trails in the world.
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