Horseback riding Mauritius

At the foot of the mountain, this superb stud features several stalls, a sand arena and a club house for a dozen horses and ponies. The manager and her team run the center with passion. The services are 5*, reserved for a maximum of 10 riders, always supervised by an instructor and a groom. Lessons are available, but the main attraction is a 30-minute to 2-hour horseback ride on the trails of Le Morne and, above all, on the pristine beach beside the hotels. Swimming in the lagoon with the horses is available on request.

In addition to hosting ecolodges, La Vieille Cheminée is the only place on the island where you can ride horses in this beautiful southern vegetation - better than on most of the often narrow beaches, and better than elsewhere because the place is hilly, punctuated by plantations and bits of forest, dotted with red-feraille paths. No other tourists around, the place is private and the rides are limited to 4 experienced riders: a privilege. Also short rides for beginners.

In the park of the Maritim hotel, in the middle of nature, a stone's throw from the sea, this well-equipped centre welcomes riders of all levels, tourists and residents alike, for rides or lessons with a qualified instructor. A dozen horses (mostly former champions) share the stable, plus 2 ponies for the younger ones. There is a choice of rides in the cane fields or by the sea, and the possibility for riders of a good level to swim in the lagoon with the horses

Adapted to beginners as confirmed riders, this 1:30-hour equestrian ride by professional instructors offers the discovery of a 650 ha private property that would be like a condensed part of part of local history: old traditional house, remnant of a factory chimney, lime oven and, in the park, deer on day parole, giant turtles and farm animals. Departure early at about 8:00 a. m. or afternoon around 3 p. m. to avoid big bats. Refreshments and snacks included in the visit.