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Cote d'Argent Ride
Southwest
France
Where the Atlantic Ocean crashes onto the coast of south-west France lies the Côte d'Argent, a ribbon of silver sand, 150 miles in length, which is popular with surfers, anglers, families, and celebrities in search of a little privacy - and now also for horseback riding enthusiasts.
Exhilarating gallops on fine sandy beaches that stretch as far as the eye can see: this is the Côte d’Argent. The Pays de Born stretches out in the middle of the biggest forest of Europe. Come and discover and ride between the wild marshes and ponds. In the company of our horses, in the majority Anglo-Arabs, enjoy the flora and fauna that makes this site so delightful.
In this abundance of greenery, dominated by the fragrant flowers in bloom in the spring, the purple heather in autumn, we ride on paths that have the mixed fragrance of resin and iodine. Each day we can see deer, stags, squirrels, hare, heron whilst meandering along the paths. Throughout your holiday we lead you along the coast with its rivers and canals. We help you discover our country as it is tied to its traditions, its history, and whose rural habitat and picturesque districts are still a living testimony, not forgetting its gastronomy, which is influenced by the generous nature of the land.
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Meeting:
Mimizan-Plage
Airport:
Bordeaux
Transfer:
Pick up Morcenx train station 13:20, drop off 16:00. Airport pick up from Bordeaux by early afternoon.
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Rates and Dates for 2009
Rates include:
Accommodation in guesthouses and hotels; all meals except two lunches, 6 riding days. During July and August trips 3 of the nights are camping.
Packages and Options
Click here for updated current rates.
| A | 2009 | 8 day trip, AP except 2 lunches | 8d / 7n | €995 | $1395 |
| Single supplement | €95 | $135 |
| Non Rider | (€550) | ($770) |
| Small group supplement if less than 3 riders | €200 | $280 |
| B | 2009 | 8 day trip, AP except 2 lunches and 1 dinner, 3 days camping | 8d / 7n | €995 | $1395 |
| Single supplement | €95 | $135 |
| Non Rider | (€550) | ($770) |
| Small group supplement if less than 3 riders | €200 | $280 |
Transfer Option:
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2009
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Transfer from Morcenx Train Station at 1:20 PM - drop off at 4 PM
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€
27
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$40
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2009
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Transfer from Bordeaux (rates decrease for larger groups) min of 3 people
- to be paid locally
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€
120
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$170
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2009
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Transfer from Bordeaux by local bus to Mimizan, round trip
- to be paid locally
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€
27
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$40
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For transfers (extra charges apply):
From the train station in Morcenx at 1:20 PM - Drop off at 3:30 PM.
From the airport in Bordeaux - Pick up early afternoon - drop off mid morning (min of 3 passengers).
By Bus:
There is a bus from Bordeaux to and from Mimizan (120 minutes) for under Euro 30 return
- from Bordeaux departure at 5:50 PM all the year and in July at 12:30 and in August at 8 PM
- from Mimizan departure at 10 AM and in July at 11:30 Am and in August at 8 PM
There is no bus on Sunday from the beginning of September to the end of June
Tour Dates
Check here for details and availability
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2009
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03/08
- 03/15
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8d / 7n
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3 /
12
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Available
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Reserve
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2009
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03/22
- 03/29
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8d / 7n
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3 /
12
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Available
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Reserve
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2009
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04/05
- 04/12
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8d / 7n
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3 /
12
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Available
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Reserve
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| A |
2009
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04/12
- 04/19
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8d / 7n
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3 /
12
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Available
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Reserve
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2009
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04/19
- 04/26
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8d / 7n
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3 /
12
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Available
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Reserve
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2009
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04/26
- 05/03
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8d / 7n
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3 /
12
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Available
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Reserve
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2009
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05/03
- 05/10
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8d / 7n
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3 /
12
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Available
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Reserve
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2009
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05/17
- 05/24
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8d / 7n
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3 /
12
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Available
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2009
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05/24
- 05/31
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8d / 7n
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3 /
12
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2009
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06/07
- 06/14
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8d / 7n
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3 /
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2009
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06/21
- 06/28
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8d / 7n
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3 /
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| B |
2009
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06/28
- 07/05
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8d / 7n
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3 /
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| B |
2009
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07/05
- 07/12
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8d / 7n
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3 /
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| B |
2009
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07/12
- 07/19
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8d / 7n
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3 /
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| B |
2009
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07/19
- 07/26
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8d / 7n
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3 /
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| B |
2009
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07/28
- 08/04
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8d / 7n
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3 /
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| B |
2009
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08/16
- 08/23
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8d / 7n
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3 /
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| B |
2009
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08/23
- 08/30
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8d / 7n
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3 /
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2009
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09/06
- 09/13
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8d / 7n
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3 /
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2009
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09/20
- 09/27
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8d / 7n
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3 /
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2009
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09/27
- 10/04
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8d / 7n
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3 /
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2009
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10/11
- 10/18
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8d / 7n
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3 /
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2009
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10/25
- 11/01
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8d / 7n
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3 /
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2009
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11/01
- 11/08
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8d / 7n
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3 /
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2009
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11/08
- 11/15
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8d / 7n
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3 /
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Dates Note:
July and August dates are 3 nights camping and 4 nights hotel.
Rates do not include:
Transfers.
Day 1: Arrive in the afternoon , check in, go for a hike along the sandy beach and meet for dinner.
Day 2: The first riding day is a half day trail of 4 hours and 30 minutes, including a stop of 45 minutes allowing time for everybody to share the first contact around a cup of tea, cakes and orange juice. This day enables the riders to get used to the horses and gives us the opportunity to grasp their different levels and expectations, to put them on the horses that suit them best. For some of the riders, this half day gives them the chance to get back into the swing of riding. The surroundings are very beautiful and with excellent views of the ocean from the top of natural dunes. Optional riding lessons are available with prior notice.
Day 3: A very varied day that starts with a ride along the coast before we head inland to discover the Tirelagüe marsh, Sintias lagoon and Bourg le Vieux lake. In the afternoon, we return towards the coast, riding through the sand dunes before finishing with a ride along the banks of the River Courlis. Throughout the week we can enjoy excellent meals with extensive lunches on the trail.
Day 4: The day starts with a ride across a large sandy plain, after which we ride around two lakes. After lunch, we continue south to the idyllic village of Lévignacq where you stay overnight.
Day 5: In the morning we discover an area known as the Grande Lande then ride along the banks of the River Mézos to our picnic spot. Afterwards, we head back towards the Bourg le Vieux lake via the Moulasse marshes.
Day 6: On our last full day of the trail, we head towards the Etang d’Aureilhan, the large lake just to the north of Mimizan. We spend the afternoon riding along its shores before finishing the day with a sunset ride along the beach.
Day 7: Enjoy a half day local ride in the morning or the afternoon, according to the tide, with some last exciting galop on the beach, then leaving you the rest of the day free to relax on the beach. Farewell dinner? Tonight we have a feast!
Day 8: Departure after breakfast.
During July and August only 3 nights are (very comfortable) camping. The rest of the year the accommodations are in hotels only.
subject to change
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