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Why travelling with Randocheval ?
FRANCE - MORVAN : ENDURANCE RIDE AROUND THE MORVAN...
Guiding - Accommodation - Dates and rates - More infos / booking
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The Morvan is a green area in the center of Burgundy region that will astonish you due to the diversity of landscapes and the uncountable miles of unpaved country roads perfectly suited for outdoor riding.
30 to 40 miles journeys, long and frequent canters, abrupt down hill passages and lakes will be the joy of sporty outdoor riders. Lovers of history will not be disappointed either. This region is a green desert, far away from busy highways and, a long time ago, crossed by migrating helvets. Julius Cesar and Vercingétorix fought their war in this region. Bibracte witnessed the times of the Celt civilization in Europe. Bernard de Clervaux preached at Vézelay during his second crusade. We honor the memory of Vauban when we cross his tomb and we will remember the times when wood used to float down the rivers Cure and Yonne towards Paris.
Adventure, relaxation, strong emotions, sensations and gastronomy will make this week an unforgettable trip. |
Endurance ride reserved for advanced riders only.
ITINERARY
Day 1 - Saturday
Arrival at the riding center. Welcoming diner and night at a close by hotel. Presentation of the itinerary, the horses and the riding style.
Day 2 - Sunday
Departure towards Bibracte where you will discover the land of the « Gaulois » right after you ride up to Mont Beuvray, at an altitude of 800m above sea level, the highest spot of the trip. Diner and night at Arleuf.
Day 3 - Monday
Long journey across the green desert and the forests of the Folin and Anost. In the evening we will reach lake Settons, where we will rest at a hotel.
Day 4 - Tuesday
Our hoses will turn into salmons and will ride up the river and up to the Perouse Rock where the breathtaking scenery will be engraved in your minds for ever. We will rest at Saint Agnan.
Day 5 - Wednesday
Long journey, approximately 40 miles, down the river Cure and towards Vezelay. This village is the starting point of the Saint Jacques de Compostelle circuit. Here was built the famous Basilique of Sainte Madeleine where Bernard de Clervaux preached his second crusade site.
Day 6 - Thursday
We spend the morning walking and visiting Vezelay. Short journey to reach Pierre Perthuis and its famous two bridges. The afternoon ride, 25 to 30 miles, will allow us to enjoy long runs that will take us to Château de Lantilly in approximately 3 hours. Diner and night at the Château.
Day 7 - Friday
We go towards the Pannessière Lake where we will swim with our horses. We stay at Château Chinon.
Day 8 - Saturday
A journey through the forest and up and down the hills will take us back to the riding center. Diner at the center and night at the same hotel where you stayed the first night.
Day 9 - Sunday
Departure after breakfast, or transfer to the train station.
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EXTEND YOUR TRIP
Contact us for any extra stay in France !
HORSES AND REQUIRED RIDING LEVEL
Horses
We know that the key to a horse trip is the horses. That is why we have chosen and breed our own. They are all born in the Morvan region and they have lived all their life in the same region. They are calm, well in their heads but, when need be or when requested, they are fast and generous. They are capable of anything, they will surprise you and they will allow you to experience a unique riding trip and to discover a new form of riding.
Tack
Weapon tack, saddlebags provided.
We ask you to take care your horse with brushing him, saddle, unsaddle.
Required riding level
non smoking trail !
As the day on horseback are very long, riders have to able to be comfortable at all paces. We'll not accept beginners or intermediaire riders. It's very important to be well trained and have made a few full weel trails before to join this one.
This endurance ride requires to be able to make long trots and long canters (canters in descents).
Maximum weight : 100 kg
We keep the right to refuse any rider who finaly don't have sufficient riding abilities. In that case, the trail will not be refundable.
YOUR GUIDES
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The ride is supervised by a Guide of Equestrian Tourism (ATE or GTE) who started endurance rides in 1981. He's also a national competitor from 1984 and international from 1995 (European championship). He perfectly knows the region and will have a great pleasure to make you discover the place. |
ACCOMMODATION
Accommodation
You will sleep at typical regional small hotels where we will find a comfortable bed and a warm shower to rest after our active daily journey.
Food
Evening meals will be taken at the hotel. Lunch will be generous, inspired by traditional country cooking, warm or cold according to the weather. At noon, it is always a pleasure to see from far away a well-dressed table, in the middle of a field, waiting for us.
DATES AND RATES
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| Next departure in 2009 |
Single supplement : 250 € (applies only of you absolutely ask for a single room)
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 - Morvan
LENGTH
9 days / 8 nights / 7 days on horseback
From 30 to 40 miles journeys (50 to 60km a day), made in 6 to 8 hours ride.
LANGUAGE
French, english.
GROUP SIZE
From 6 to 12 riders.
ACCESS
Meeting point directly to the riding centre.
Possibility to arrive by train to Cercy la Tour train station + SNCF taxi to reach Honoré les Bains (taxi cost : average 3€). We could book the taxi for you, but you'll have to pay it directly.
CLIMATE
In summer, period we organize the trails, the weather is generaly very pleasant : hot and dry. Some storms are possible late summer.
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 :
CH134-Morvan
