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FRANCE - BRITTANY : BRITTANY AND MONT SAINT MICHEL'S BAY
Itinerary - Extensions - Horses and required riding level
Guiding - Accommodation - Dates and rates - More infos / booking
Guiding - Accommodation - Dates and rates - More infos / booking
Brittany is a region of nature and traditions, an earth of legends still alive...
This ride will make you discover from Argoat to Armor, from the country of the forest to the country of the sea for a complete discovery of these Celtic lands. You will leave the heart of High Brittany, in the hollow roads punctuated with granite churches which leave the bocage only to sink into profound forests. Little by little, the atmosphere changes, the wind makes more salty, the vegetation shorter : we arrive in herbus and polders lining banks, between earth and sea. The last two days of the ride take place in the Bay of St Michel whom we cross on horseback, highlight of a varied route. If you have no possibility of coming over a complete week, we also have formulae weekend on 2 and 4 days. Have a look on our photo album of the trail. |
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ITINERARY
Day 1 - Sunday
Arrival to the riding center at the end of the day.
Dinner and overnight in guesthouse.
Day 2 - Monday
We begin our ride through the forest of Montmurran, in passing in front of the castle. Our steps lead us then towards quiet canal of Ile and Rance, in the direction of Bédé. We make our first picnic lunch stop in a charming frame, at the edge of the pond of Bazouges. We get back into the saddle for the afternoon ride through the Breton counrtyside, before arriving at the pond of the Coal nut of150 hectare surface, where we can bathe horses. Dinner and overnight in guesthouse.
Day 3 - Tuesday
After breakfast, we prepare our horses to leave at about 10 am. We cross another forest this morning, that of Bourgouet, before putting the cape on Saint Leger of Meadows, where we lunch. At the conclusion of the picnic, we leave in a route afforested to arrive in the natural domain of Higourdais, a classified site. This first part of the circuit will allow you to discover High Brittany, with its hollow roads, its bocages, its granite houses and its tiny spread chapels. The dinner and night are planned in Epiniac guesthouse.
Day 4 - Wednesday
This morning, we leave our accommodation and ride in the direction of the village of Epiniac. It is the occasion to cross not far from the castle of Landal and to discover the ecosystem of Higourdais. After the break to have lunch, our steps lead us towards the typical villages of Saint Marcan and Saint Broladre, situated on the verge of polders. Dinner and night to Saint Brolade.
Day 5 - Thursday
We cross this day the landscapes radically different from previous stages. A long stroll makes us discover polders and herbus, these spaces between earth and sea where come to throw themselves all the small rivers. After a reconstituting picnic, we take again our road along Couesnon, river with which the water marks the border between Brittany and Normandy. So, according to, the centuries, the Mount St Michel was Breton or Normand !
Day 6 - Friday
It is the long-awaited day today when we are going to cross the famous Bay. We cross by the rock of Tomblaine, as put in the middle of this sand sea, and join the Andaine Beak, situated on the other side of the Bay. It is the occasion to discover a particularly wild environment, different from all that you were able to know until now. Return in the guesthouse for the dinner and the night.
Warning : the program of this day is given as a rough guide. We modify frequently the route according to the meteorological conditions to the state of the ground. We cannot always pass everywhere, and the game of tides modifies profoundly the landscapes and the possible passages according to days. Also, we shall adapt the program of this day to take into account schedules of tides. Finally, we'll not stop systematically to the Mount, the place where we can leave the horses is limited and the number of visitor often very important.
The most part of time, we visit the Mount on the evening as the guesthouse isn't far from the guesthouse.
Day 7 - Saturday
After breakfast, we transport the horses and the riders to our starting point, that we'll join late morning. Lunch not included and departure of riders.
IMPORTANT
The Bay is not without dangers, it is the reason for which for its crossing, you are supervised by two guides: the one who accompanies you since the beginning of this adventure, and a guide who has the experience of the crossing. Have a look on our photo album of the trail.
Arrival to the riding center at the end of the day.
Dinner and overnight in guesthouse.
Day 2 - Monday
We begin our ride through the forest of Montmurran, in passing in front of the castle. Our steps lead us then towards quiet canal of Ile and Rance, in the direction of Bédé. We make our first picnic lunch stop in a charming frame, at the edge of the pond of Bazouges. We get back into the saddle for the afternoon ride through the Breton counrtyside, before arriving at the pond of the Coal nut of150 hectare surface, where we can bathe horses. Dinner and overnight in guesthouse.
Day 3 - Tuesday
After breakfast, we prepare our horses to leave at about 10 am. We cross another forest this morning, that of Bourgouet, before putting the cape on Saint Leger of Meadows, where we lunch. At the conclusion of the picnic, we leave in a route afforested to arrive in the natural domain of Higourdais, a classified site. This first part of the circuit will allow you to discover High Brittany, with its hollow roads, its bocages, its granite houses and its tiny spread chapels. The dinner and night are planned in Epiniac guesthouse.
Day 4 - Wednesday
This morning, we leave our accommodation and ride in the direction of the village of Epiniac. It is the occasion to cross not far from the castle of Landal and to discover the ecosystem of Higourdais. After the break to have lunch, our steps lead us towards the typical villages of Saint Marcan and Saint Broladre, situated on the verge of polders. Dinner and night to Saint Brolade.
Day 5 - Thursday
We cross this day the landscapes radically different from previous stages. A long stroll makes us discover polders and herbus, these spaces between earth and sea where come to throw themselves all the small rivers. After a reconstituting picnic, we take again our road along Couesnon, river with which the water marks the border between Brittany and Normandy. So, according to, the centuries, the Mount St Michel was Breton or Normand !
Day 6 - Friday
It is the long-awaited day today when we are going to cross the famous Bay. We cross by the rock of Tomblaine, as put in the middle of this sand sea, and join the Andaine Beak, situated on the other side of the Bay. It is the occasion to discover a particularly wild environment, different from all that you were able to know until now. Return in the guesthouse for the dinner and the night.
Warning : the program of this day is given as a rough guide. We modify frequently the route according to the meteorological conditions to the state of the ground. We cannot always pass everywhere, and the game of tides modifies profoundly the landscapes and the possible passages according to days. Also, we shall adapt the program of this day to take into account schedules of tides. Finally, we'll not stop systematically to the Mount, the place where we can leave the horses is limited and the number of visitor often very important.
The most part of time, we visit the Mount on the evening as the guesthouse isn't far from the guesthouse.
Day 7 - Saturday
After breakfast, we transport the horses and the riders to our starting point, that we'll join late morning. Lunch not included and departure of riders.
IMPORTANT
The Bay is not without dangers, it is the reason for which for its crossing, you are supervised by two guides: the one who accompanies you since the beginning of this adventure, and a guide who has the experience of the crossing. Have a look on our photo album of the trail.
EXTEND YOUR TRIP
Contact us for any extra stay in the region.
HORSES AND REQUIRED RIDING LEVEL
Horses
On this ride, horses are issued from different breeds : (french saddle horses, arab horses and crossing). All horses are used to make trails. They are 1m45 to 1m60 high.
Tack
English style saddles or trail saddles depending on the horse. If you have a preference, ask us before booking, we'll do our best to access your enquiry.
Required riding level
We ask all riders to be advanced riders, able to canter in open spaces, and have a good stamina to ride the daily 5 hours on the saddle... several consecutive days !
You will have to participate in the care and in the wellness of your horse. The riders of less than 12 years, or more than 60 years, as well as the persons furthermore of 85kg can be accepted, but only after validation of our part, under reserve that the equestrian level is sufficient and that we have an adapted frame.
On this ride, horses are issued from different breeds : (french saddle horses, arab horses and crossing). All horses are used to make trails. They are 1m45 to 1m60 high.
Tack
English style saddles or trail saddles depending on the horse. If you have a preference, ask us before booking, we'll do our best to access your enquiry.
Required riding level
We ask all riders to be advanced riders, able to canter in open spaces, and have a good stamina to ride the daily 5 hours on the saddle... several consecutive days !
You will have to participate in the care and in the wellness of your horse. The riders of less than 12 years, or more than 60 years, as well as the persons furthermore of 85kg can be accepted, but only after validation of our part, under reserve that the equestrian level is sufficient and that we have an adapted frame.
YOUR GUIDES
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The ride is supervised by a Guide of Equestrian Tourism (ATE or GTE). During the crossing of the Bay, a second guide specialist of the crossing, joins the group to allow you to live this experience safely. |
ACCOMMODATION
Accommodation
Accommodation is made in guesthouse or riding center with various quality. Sometimes you'll be in 3 or 4 people rooms and other times in dormitory. At some places, it's possible to be accommodation under tent. No possibility of single room accommodation on that ride.
Meals
Breakfast and dinners are taken to the accommodation and lunches will be picnic lunches furnished by our vehicle.
Accommodation is made in guesthouse or riding center with various quality. Sometimes you'll be in 3 or 4 people rooms and other times in dormitory. At some places, it's possible to be accommodation under tent. No possibility of single room accommodation on that ride.
Meals
Breakfast and dinners are taken to the accommodation and lunches will be picnic lunches furnished by our vehicle.
DATES AND RATES
| Brittany and Mont Saint Michel 2008 | ||
| December 29 to January 01 (special New Year Eve) | 450 € |
available |
| Brittany and Mont Saint Michel 2009 | ||
| July 12 to 18 | 720 € |
available |
| July 19 to 25 | 720 € |
available |
| July 26 to August 01 | 720 € |
available |
| August 02 to 08 | 720 € |
available |
| August 09 to 15 | 720 € |
available |
| August 16 to 22 | 720 € |
available |
| October 25 to 31 | 720 € |
available |
Option
Possibility to arrive on the morning of the day 2 : - 40 € / person. 2 or 4 days weekend trail ride in the bay also available !
RATE INCLUDING
- the trail as describe in guesthouse with full board basis,
- Guiding with a professional guide, and a second guide for the crossing of the Bay,
- transfers from Rennes or Morlaix train stations,
- Total financial guaranty (APS) of all payments made to Randocheval.
- Guiding with a professional guide, and a second guide for the crossing of the Bay,
- transfers from Rennes or Morlaix train stations,
- Total financial guaranty (APS) of all payments made to Randocheval.
RATE NOT INCLUDING
- Drinks except those included in the meals,
- Paying visits, - Personnal expenses,
- A tour to discover other regions of France before or after the trail (castle life, golf training, thalassotherapy spas...),
- Any other prestation,
- optional insurance : more information
BOOKING - INFORMATION
Contact Yves for any enquiry !
PRATICAL INFORMATIONS
COUNTRY
France - Brittany and Normandy
LENGTH
Brittany and Mount Saint Michel
7 days / 6 nights / 5 days on horseback
LANGUAGE
French, english.
GROUP SIZE
6 to 10 riders.
ACCESS
The meeting point is give directly to the riding center.
Road transfers are possibles from Rennes train station. Thanks to plan an arrival around 19.00 on sunday as we make only one transfer. A transfer back will be possible on saturday afternoon too.
Road transfers are possibles from Rennes train station. Thanks to plan an arrival around 19.00 on sunday as we make only one transfer. A transfer back will be possible on saturday afternoon too.
CLIMATE
Normandy and this part of Brittany are famous for its sweet climate, and also for the changing meteo it can be !
Take clothes in order to brave all types of weather, and you must know that the corssing of the bay always is impressive whatever the weather is, the rain adding even to the mysterious and immense side of these vast spaces between earth and sea...
Take clothes in order to brave all types of weather, and you must know that the corssing of the bay always is impressive whatever the weather is, the rain adding even to the mysterious and immense side of these vast spaces between earth and sea...
Formalities
Contact your ambassy. For European people, the Identity card is enought.
Vaccination - health
No specific vaccinations. Don't forget your repatriation insurance.
We recommand to be update of usual vaccination, and especially tetanus..
REFERENCE :
CH103-bretagne
