Packages and Options

Rates Note:

We can organise the transfer from the airport of Biarritz or from the railway station of Bayonne to Saint-Jean-Pied de Port ( 110 miles ). The riders may also take the train from Biarritz to Saint Jean-Pied de Port. The scenery is wonderful and the price is less than 30 €.
The trek is finished on Saturday night, at around 7 pm. We will then take you to a hotel booked beside the airport of Biarritz or the railway station of Bayonne for overnight (included).

Day1:  Arrival in Biarritz/Bayonne and transfer to the hotel in Saint Jean Pied de Port, Capital of Basse-Navarre. This was once an important town, cross-roads of the route to Saint Jacques de Compostelle, at the foot of the mountain pass, the Col de Ronceveaux. Dinner is not included tonight.
Day 2: With our horses we ascent to the Monhoa summit. We cross over the Urdanzia Pass and enjoy spectacular view of Aduldes valley. We overnight at the  Hôtel Erreguina** à Banca.
Day 3: We ride from Banca along watersheds and view of the Spanish side of our riding country. Then we cross the Lindus Pass and enter into the   Quint region and the Aldudes valley. Overnight is in the village of Urepel - the   Gite St Sylvestre aux Aldudes.
Day 4:  We ride through of the village of Aldudes and ride up the Mount Harguibel. Here we explore the Spanish virgin forest. We are now riding „in the middle of nowhere“ and far from the civilization.  Gîte ** à Urdos.
Day 5: Today we cross the Elhorrieta Pass and enjoy the panoramic view of Ispéguy Pass. We then reach the village St Etienne de Baïgorry , where we taste some local wines produced by the vineyard of Mignaberry. Overnight at the Hôtel Manechenea à St Etienne de Baïgorry.
Day 6:  Today we descend towards the famous village of Bidarrai, situated at the base of the Crètes of Iparla. We follow the Col des Veaux   watersheds, the Col des trois croix until we reach the village d'Espelette with its unique house facades covered with hot peppers. We overnight at the Gite d’altitude* au col des Veaux.
Day 7: Our ride continues and pass by the most beautiful village of France – Sare.  We climb up to Rhune and enjoy a panoramic view over the Gulf of Gascogne. Our ride has ended. We arrive at our last overnight near the airport or train station around 7:30 PM (dinner is not included tonight).
Day 8: Departure after breakfast.
                                Itinerary is subject to change.

Average High and Low Temperatures for Biarritz, France (in Celsius)

           Apr  May  Jun  Jul  Aug  Sep  

High     17     22      24    26    27    25     

Low       7       10      14    16   17     10     

Average Rainfall for Biarritz, France (in mm)

            Apr  May  Jun  Jul    Aug  Sep     

             118   117    81    61     72     84       

Sheets and towels are provided at the hotels and gite.

**Luggage is transported to your accommodations of the fourth and last day.
In between you carry your belongings on your horses. Pack light**

 During the trek we stay in hotels and two star Gîte.  Sheets and towels are provided.  Private bathrooms are available for four nights and shared bathrooms are provided for two nights. The diner on the first evening is not included in the price.

Hôtels and  Gites during the trail are :

This trip includes some wine with dinner and can accommodate special dietary requests.

We have 20 horses, the majority of which are Anglo-Arabs, and 10 ponies. A large number of our horses come from the family stud farm "des Sables". Its appearance and its blood are important qualities for us in a horse, and we take great care in providing the horses with a good quality of life.

This trek is really exciting and requires real fit intermediate rider confident at all paces and able to ride 6 to 7 hours each day over varied and sometimes challenging terrain.

All the opportunity to trot or to canter offered by the landscape are taken. The trail is occasionally difficult and we will ask the rider to walk next to his horse.  Good physical condition – A smile and good humour – are essential. Each person will take care of his or her horse during the trip.

Tack:		English Trekking
Horses:		Anglo Arabian
Pace:		Moderate with some fast sections. 6-8 hours in the saddle per day. 30 -35 kms per day. You should be in good physical condition. | Walk | Trot | Canter | Gallop |
Level:		(3.5 to 5 out of 5)    Good Intermediate
Age:		Min 13	Max 69
Weight:		Max 200 lbs
Riders:		Min 4	Max 10

We have 20 horses, the majority of which are Anglo-Arabs, and 10 ponies. A large number of our horses come from the family stud farm "des Sables". Its appearance and its blood are important qualities for us in a horse, and we take great care in providing the horses with a good quality of life.

This trek is really exciting and requires real fit intermediate rider confident at all paces and able to ride 6 to 7 hours each day over varied and sometimes challenging terrain.

All the opportunity to trot or to canter offered by the landscape are taken. The trail is occasionally difficult and we will ask the rider to walk next to his horse.  Good physical condition – A smile and good humour – are essential. Each person will take care of his or her horse during the trip.

Passports
Passport valid for at least three months beyond length of stay required by all nationals referred to in the chart above except:
(a) 1. EU nationals holding a valid national ID card.
Passport Note
France is a signatory to the 1995 Schengen Agreement.

Visas
Not required by all nationals referred to in the chart above for the following durations:
(a) nationals of EU countries for an unlimited period;
(b) nationals of Australia, Canada and the USA for stays of up to 90 days.