Horseback riding Languedoc Roussillon

Along the Stevenson trail, Tramontane rents out a dozen donkeys for day hikes or longer. A small gîte close to her house can accommodate up to 5 hikers or holidaymakers, before offering advice on the choice of itineraries. Walks can be accompanied. The donkeys are adorable, and the information provided is sufficient for a trouble-free hike.

We sneak under the Aleppo pines, olive trees and oaks, among the frigoule, the sariette and the lupin to find the donkeys of the association. Beau Nez d'Âne allows young and old to hike with a donkey around the abbey St-Félix-de-Montceau. The adventurers choose a mount to put their child or luggage (max 35 kg) on its back. Then a host provides a map of the paths and advice on how to walk. Then it is enough to leave with these affectionate companions. In summer, the association organizes picnics and moonlight rides. What a poem!

Jean-Pierre makes his donkeys available for walks and hikes of varying lengths, accompanied by his good advice. A superb activity, so typical of one of the most beautiful parts of the Cévennes, to be enjoyed by the whole family. Natur'Ânes also offers accommodation in small wooden chalets (for 2 to 4 people, with shared or private bathroom facilities). An enchanting setting, with a swimming pool and river just 700m away, offering a good mix of comfortable vacations and a home away from home, far from the hustle and bustle of city life.

The Tour of Capcir in 6 days is possible with Bruno and Claudine. The time of your hike, it is a pack donkey which carries your pack. Night in a gîte, bivouac or evening around the fire, for itinerant stays close to nature. Stays are organized specifically for children from 7 to 14 years, the discovery of the mountain of plants and its wildlife, they love it and ask for more. Vagabond'âne is also a small farm with a culture of red fruits - supplemented by wild gathering - to produce jams.

Nestled in the heart of the "Little Switzerland" of the Cévennes, Odilon Jemma invites you to explore the confines of the national park, where natural beauty is already evident. With the "À cheval en Cévennes" initiative, a multitude of rides, hikes and riding courses are offered, suitable for all levels and ages from eight upwards. This adventure will take you through the already arid valleys of the Cévennes foothills and the dense forests at the foot of the Col de Bane. Depending on the season, you might even find a few mushrooms.

Since its creation in 1978 by Robert Margé, a passionate bull and horse breeder, this manade has become the most important bullfighting farm in France. The farm includes four breeds: toro brave, black argus, wagyu and porc noir. The family-run farm offers activities for the whole family, including cattle sorting, horseback riding and evening events. You can buy the estate's bull and black pig meat and enjoy tapas evenings with DJ or at the restaurant "Les tables de la Bâtisse". Guest rooms are just a stone's throw away.

Floriane is a bubbly young lady who offers riding lessons for all levels (including refresher courses and confidence-building) in a magnificent natural setting. Le Petit Futé fell in love with the horseback treks (from an hour to a week) between sea and mountains: from the Albères to the peaks of Vallespir. The concept is really brilliant: discovery of sumptuous valleys, swimming in streams and accommodation in the high mountains, the supervision is really very professional and the emotions are just right. We simply love it!

Adventure is adventure and horseback riding, it makes sense. A weekend or a week to discover the wild Cathar country, through trails and trails in unspoilt nature, panoramic landscapes, at the pace of the Arab half-blood, Spanish horses, or children's ponies. In the evening, when the riders have full eyes and horses full of their feet, it is time to make a well-deserved stop in small hotels either simple or in the inhabitant… A relaxing stay, but with professional escorts and well-performing logistics for an unforgettable experience. To know that there are also proposals for day hikes and that the Ferme Ferme du Causse organises numerous activities around the equidae, including all levels of equestrian.

For decades, this structure has been breeding horses and ponies that it rents out to riders, with a loyal clientele that has followed it from the beginning. Whatever the duration chosen (by the hour, by the day, by the week or even longer), the prices are very soft, and the horses are used to the outdoors. But beware, you will not have an instructor or a companion: the horses are therefore reserved for riders who are already experienced! Perfect for a horse ride in the heart of the Margeride. Reservation is compulsory.

In the Pyrenees-Orientales, the great West is the Capcir. Claire, Yves and their son will take you on horseback through the great wild spaces during one day or more rides with bivouac in the nature or night in a gîte. On the menu: discovery of the Garrotxes, tour of Carlit, stag bellowing, Bouillouses lake... The horses raised in large parks in semi-freedom transhume twice a year on the mountain paths, since their youngest age, to connect the summer pastures in altitude and those of winter in the scrublands of Fenouillèdes.

Through mountains and forests, Equisud accompanies you in the heart of the wide open spaces of the Capcir to discover the local wild west on horseback. Mathieu and his team will share with you unique moments during one or several days of riding or initiation to outdoor riding. The love of horses, the respect of nature and the passion of the job animate the Equisud animators. They pay particular attention to animal welfare, just like their colleagues at Cheval-rando and La Tramontane. Try the experience!

On the road between Mont Louis and Les Angles nestle the stables of Sabine. This horsewoman offers riding lessons, pony rental and finally horse rides to discover the Matte forest or the shores of Lake Matemale. We have been as much touched by the seriousness and professionalism of this equestrian centre as by the attention paid to animal welfare. Sabine makes it a point of honour. You can feel in her stable that the animals are happy and are not there to please the tourists. Long live the respect of animal dignity.

Rachel and Bruno invite you to discover, on donkeyback, the magnificent, authentic and wild nature of the Larzac plateau, from the small, typically Caussenard village of La Vacquerie. Cirques, canyons and ruiniform landscapes, waterfalls, menhirs and dolmens are all off the beaten track. You can opt for an itinerant hike, on your own or accompanied, with donkeys at your side, whose sure-footedness enables you to negotiate the steepest spots and who also carry children and luggage without any difficulty!

Up in Tordères, come and discover the pleasure of riding a donkey in this farm where you can also spend time with the other animals. You will also discover sheep, goats, llamas, aviaries with pheasants, pigeons and ducks. You can rent one or more donkeys to discover the Aspres at the rhythm of his steps, he will be equipped with a pack to carry your bags and your picnic. You can even organise your child's birthday party, with a marked out route on the donkey and a meeting with the other guests.

Ideally located on the edge of the Clape massif, this pretty equestrian center has 3 certifications and the approval of the D.D.J.S. and has been offering safe horse or pony rides for three generations. They take place in an exceptional setting with beautiful views of the Mediterranean Sea on several occasions. These activities are for everyone, young or old, beginners or experienced riders. The range of rides is wide enough for you to find your happiness. You can even take part in a gourmet ride !

In the mountains of the Haut-Languedoc, at an altitude of 800 m, the donkeys of the Signoles farm look forward to accompanying you into the heart of the mountains they know so well. We offer a range of packages, from 2 to 14 days, allowing you to wander freely or follow a pre-established itinerary. The camp offers two types of unusual accommodation: a prospector's tent and a spherical tent. Very original!

In a hamlet of the Cevennes, the donkeys are the companions of the men. Less stubborn than we think, they are very enduring carriers. With small steps, they facilitate the hike of the good walkers as well as the families whose luggage they carry and, on occasion, the tired offspring. Several all-inclusive packages are offered and all are adapted to the client's wishes: advice on donkeys, with an introductory session of 1h30, to get to know the animal, learn how to ride it, lead it, take care of it, but also maps, stopovers.

It is on the southern slope of the Lozère mountain that La Cavale du Ventalon welcomes riders, according to several formulas, from the short ride to the weekend, or even more. More than a simple ride, it is a real immersion in the Cevennes landscapes which is proposed here, in the immediate vicinity of the GR7 and 68. A discovery of the Cevennes at the rhythm of the horse which can only amaze the nature lovers. La Cavale du Ventalon also offers options for walking or with a donkey, camping at the farm, and tasting good products along the way.

Didier Sirvins proposes, mainly to riders at ease with the three paces, full day or half day rides in the surroundings of the Mont Lozère. Breeder of Lusitano horses, demanding rider, this qualified instructor and guide of equestrian tourism will help you to progress in your relationship with your mount and will make you discover the sumptuous landscapes of the region which combine large forests with plateaus. Among his equestrian services, he also proposes pension, dressage, riding lessons.