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Pyrenees Border Trail


Pyrenees Border Trail


Tack: English Saddle with saddle bags
Horses: Anglo-Arabs
Pace: Moderate in the mountains with some fast sections when possible.
6-8 hours in the saddle per riding day

| Walk | Trot | Canter | Gallop |
Level: Riding Level (Click for legend) (4 to 5 out of 5)    Strong Intermediate
Age: Min adults only Max 72
Weight: Max 190 lbs / 85 kg
Riders: Min 4 riders Max 9 riders


Riding Level
This trek requires a rather good, fit intermediate rider confident at all paces and able to ride several hours over varied and sometimes challenging terrain (you might have to lead your horse at some point). This ride is of moderate pace with frequent occasions of trots and gallops. We ask riders to keep a minimum of 30 m distance between each other on the faster sections. To give more comfort, trotting or galloping is generally individually or by group of two, whether it is in forest or on the beach. Some group gallops on the beach are of course available.    

Pace
During the 6 riding days of this trip (4 days on mountain trails and 2 days on the Atlantic Coast), we cover between 30 and 40 km per day, spending between 6 and 8 hours in the saddle each day.

Horses 
We have 30 horses (mostly Anglo-Arabs) and 5 ponies. Most of them are born in our family farm.
Beauty, blood, intelligence, frankness, kindness, and generosity are the essential qualities we seek in the choice of our horses. Our horses are safe, brave and easygoing; well trained and very well-balanced. They horses live in herds in the outdoors. We take great care in providing horses with a good quality of life.

Staff
Guidance is guaranteed by qualified /certified equestrian guide of tourism (French professional certification: A.T.E., CQP ASA or BPJEPS Tourisme Équestre) having good regional knowledge and willing to let you discover the beauty of this area.

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Pyrenees Border Trail
Tour Code: IT-FRAN07
8 days / 7 nights
Dates : May-July, September-October

Trip Rating :
Difficulty : Riding Level
Riding Level Explained
ABeginner
Beginner A rider who has limited experience, is unable to post the trot and does not canter.
BNovice
Novice A rider who is capable of mounting and dismounting unassisted, capable of applying basic aids, comfortable and in control at the walk, moderate length posting trots, and short canters.
CIntermediate
Intermediate A rider who has a firm seat, is confident and in control at all paces (including posting trots, two point canters and gallops), but does not ride regularly.
D Strong Intermediate
Strong Intermediate An intermediate rider who is currently riding regularly and is comfortable in the saddle for at least 6 hours per day.
EAdvanced
All of the above, plus an independent seat, soft hands, and capable of handlinga spirited horse in open country.
Lodging: Standard
Lodging Level Explained
   
= Facilities in lodges, estancias, haciendas, resorts, etc.
   
Basic lodging - some with shared bathroom facilities, usually no AC or room service.
Regular standard room - usually with private bath.
 Accommodations with superior comforts.
   
 = Trips with nights in tent camps. Sometimes the first and last night are in hotels.
   
Basic tent camping - everyone helps out with camp chores.
Regular standard with some camp amenities and camp cook.
Camping facilities with superior comforts like camp shower, bathroom facility..
   
 = Trips that combine nights in hotels and camping.
   
Basic accommodation and basic camping facilities can be expected.
Regular standard with some nicer amenities.
Only assigned to hotel and camping facilities with superior comforts.

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Season Tour Dates  Min / MaxReserve
A 2024 05/12 - 05/19 8d / 7n 8 day ride 4 /9 Reserve
A 2024 06/09 - 06/16 8d / 7n 8 day ride 4 /9 Reserve
A 2024 06/23 - 06/30 8d / 7n 8 day ride 4 /9 Reserve
A 2024 09/08 - 09/15 8d / 7n 8 day ride 4 /9 Reserve
A 2024 10/06 - 10/13 8d / 7n 8 day ride 4 /9 Reserve
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Tack: English Saddle with saddle bags
Horses: Anglo-Arabs
Pace: Moderate in the mountains with some fa...
Walk, Trot, Canter, Gallop,
Airport: Bordeaux
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