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Why travelling with Randocheval ?
FRANCE - ALSACE : ENDURANCE RIDE RHINE RIVER, VINEYARDS AND VOSGES MOUNTAINS...
Guiding - Accommodation - Dates and rates - More infos / booking
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In a very green setting, in the heart of the famous vineyards of Alsace you will ride during a week, from the banks of the Rhine to the vineyards, to the Vosges and the mythical village of Riquewihr, discovering the beautiful landscapes and the high quality of Alsatian life.
The rhythm of the ride is quick and sportive, with some days up to 8 hours in the saddle. |
If a full week appears to be too long, we also offer weekend endurance rides in Alsace. More information.
ITINERARY
Day 1 - Sunday
Arrival and dinner on the Rhine Island of Vogelgrun at the « Le Caballin » hotel at 8.00 pm.
During dinner, the guide will give explanations on the ride and the horses. Night at the hotel.
Day 2 - Monday
This morning we follow the banks of the Rhine for some kilometers so that horses and riders get used to each other before reaching the Alsace plain which will take us westwards to the Bollenberg. Tonight we stay in a nice hotel in Rouffach where we will have a tasting of alsatian wine. Dinner and night at the hotel.
Day 3 - Tuesday
The scenery today will quickly change, we will leave the plain behind and reach the wineyards of the Vosges passing near by the "Petit Ballon". We will cross Wasserbourg and then head down towards Munster, through one of the most beautiful valleys of the Vosges, before riding up again to Hohrodbergh where we will spend the next 2 nights and enjoy the superb view over the valley and the Vosges.
Day 4 - Wednesday
Today will be a round trip in the mountains and we will climb up to 1300 meters altitude at the highest point. We will ride on top of the hills that we saw the day before and pass by the “White lake” and the “Black lake” . In the evening, we will go back to the hotel in Munster.
Day 5 - Thursday
We will leave the Vosges and go back to the wine region where we will have the pleasure to visit two of the most beautiful towns in Alsace : Kaysersberg and Riquewihr. We will spend the night in a hotel in Thannenkirch.
Day 6 - Friday
We will start the day by climbing to the famous "Haut Kœnigsbourg" where we will discover an exceptional view of the wineyards and the Alsatian plains. Long canters will allow us to reach, before the night, the country inn situated on the other bank of the Rhine in Germany. Dinner and night.
Day 7 - Saturday
Visit of the volcanic Kaiserstuhl region covered with forests, wine- and orchyards situated between the Rhine and the Black Forest. At the end of the day we will cross the river again to finish the ride in Neuf-Brisach, city built by Vauban. Night at the hotel in Vogelgrun on the Rhine Island.
Day 8 - Sunday
Departure after breakfast.
EXTEND YOUR TRIP
Contact us for any extra stay in France !
HORSES AND REQUIRED RIDING LEVEL
Horses
Horses are arabs or thoroughbred-arab crossbreeds.
Tack
Army saddles covered with sheepskin, saddlebags provided.
We ask you to take care of your horse : brush, saddle, unsaddle.
Required riding level
non smoking trail !
As the days on horseback are very long, riders need to be comfortable at all paces. We do not accept beginners or intermediate riders. It's very important to be in good physical condition and already have a good experience of trail riding. 5 to 8 hours in the saddle and 40 to 50km per day.
Our horses are easy to ride. They are in great shape and they go anywhere. They are able to canter long distances whilst in the plains and easily climb up the mountains.
This endurance ride requires to be able to make long trots and long canters (canters downhills).
Maximum weight : 100 kg
We reserve the right to refuse any rider who does not have sufficient riding abilities. In that case, the trail will not be refundable.
YOUR GUIDES
| Our qualified riding guides, Denis and Lulu, already have a long experiences with trails rides all over France and will be happy to make you discover the beautiful region of Alsace. |
ACCOMMODATION
2* or 3* Hotels and meals. .
Warm lunch is provided by our support vehicle.
DATES AND RATES
| 2009 | ||
| July 19 to 26 |
1350 € |
available |
| September 20 to 27 | 1350 € |
available |
Single room supplement : 300 € (applies only of you absolutely ask for a single room)
Possiblity for non riders to follow the ride with their own vehicule. Rate : 1000 €
RATE INCLUDING
- the trail ride as describes in full board basis, with accommodation in double room,
- total financial guaranty (APS) of all payments made to Randocheval.
RATE NOT INCLUDING
- transportation to and from the riding centre,
- drinks,
- any other prestation,
- tips,
- personal expenses,
- optional insurances : More information.
BOOKING - INFORMATION
Please, for any enquiry contact Anne, the specialist for this destination !
PRATICAL INFORMATIONS
COUNTRY
France - Alsace.
LENGTH
8 days / 7 nights / 6 days on horseback (5 to 8 hours in the saddle daily)
LANGUAGE
French, english, spanish.
GROUP SIZE
From 6 to 12 riders.
ACCESS
Meeting point at 8.00pm at the "Le Caballin" Hotel in Vogelgrun on the Rhine.
The bus line n°1076 from Colmar road station pass in front of the hotel just before crssing the Rhine bridge.
CLIMATE
A the period we plan departure, the weather usually is beautiful and dry. We recommand you to have a rain coat in case of rain, and remember that evenings can be cold. During the day, it can be fresh into the mountains.
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 :
CH133-Alsace
