Horseback Trail Ride in Provence : PROVENCE HILLS & WINES ; from the LUBERON NATURE PARK to the FOOT of the MONT VENTOUX | Cap Rando - Horseback Riding Vacations
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28/07/2020 Horseback Trail Ride in Provence : PROVENCE HILLS & WINES ; FROM THE LUBERON NATURE PARK TO THE FOOT OF THE MONT VENTOUX | Cap Rando - Horseback riding vacations Horseback Trail Ride in Provence : PROVENCE HILLS & WINES ; FROM THE LUBERON NATURE PARK TO THE FOOT OF THE MONT VENTOUX Provence Provence : Weeks Les champs qui s'appliquent à toutes les langues sont masqués pour éviter les changements conictuels. Modiez-les sur le formulaire de la langue d'origine. Le contenu 'Horseback Trail Ride in Provence : PROVENCE HILLS & WINES ; FROM THE LUBERON NATURE PARK TO THE FOOT OF THE MONT VENTOUX', de type 'Produit équestre', a été mis à jour. Type: Comfort: Level: From: 1490€ Duration: 7 days 6 nights - 5 days riding - Inn to Inn Highlights: Discover the heart of Provence, varied landscapes on horseback, gastronomy and the best Provence wines ! A horseback trail ride in the heart of Provence, through the Luberon natural regional park to the Rhone valley, at the foot of the Mont Ventoux (The Ventoux mount). This is a country basked in sunshine; wine country. You can discover the “Cotes de Luberon”, the “Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence, the “Cotes du Ventoux, as well as the famous “Cotes du Rhone” such as the Beaumes-de-Venise and Gigondas, where the trail ride ends. https://www.horsebackridingvacations.eu/rides-in-provence/provence-weeks/horseback-trail-ride-provence-provence-hills-wines-luberon-nature 1/7 28/07/2020 Horseback Trail Ride in Provence : PROVENCE HILLS & WINES ; FROM THE LUBERON NATURE PARK TO THE FOOT OF THE MONT VENTOUX | Cap Rando - Horseback riding vacations ITINERARY PROVENCE WINE TRAIL RIDE INDICATIVE ITINERARY Day 1: Meeting at the “Mas de Recaute” between 6 and 8 p.m. Free transfer from Marseille airport (5 pm), Aix en Provence tgv train station (5:30 pm), Aix en Provence center train station (5:45 pm). Day 2: Lauris – Merindol. You will follow the vines, sheltered by the southern side of the Luberon. On the way, chance of a wine tasting visit in a “Cave de Vins”. Picnic in a pine grove: a copious buffet prepared by our assistant. In the evening, dinner and night spent in a nice guesthouse. A pleasant meal accompanied by a “Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence”. Day 3: Merindol – Oppède. Ride through pine forests with wonderful views of the Durance valley with orchards, whose fruit you will taste at the picnic. In the afternoon, landscapes of cliffs where eagles and other birds of prey nest. Arrive at Oppède where the horses will stay for the night. For the riders transfer to Coustellet. Dinner at the restaurant and night at the hotel. https://www.horsebackridingvacations.eu/rides-in-provence/provence-weeks/horseback-trail-ride-provence-provence-hills-wines-luberon-nature 2/7 28/07/2020 Horseback Trail Rideg in Provence : PROVENCE HILLS & WINES ; FROM THE LUBERON NATURE PARK TO THE FOOT OF THE MONT VENTOUX | Cap Rando - Horseback riding vacations Day 4: Oppède – Venasque. Today, you enter into the “Côtes de Ventoux” producing area, via the Vaucluse mounts. You will reach the “mur du peste” a wall constructed in 1720 to protect the populations from the great epidemic that spread from Marseille. Night near Venasque, a historical village. Day 5: Venasque – Crillon le Brave. Countryside of rolling hills, through pine forests and cherry trees, facing the “Mont Ventoux” called the "Giant of Provence". Before lunch wine taste at the Domaine des Anges. In the late afternoon, you will arrive at the Moulin d'Antelon or other guesthouse near the village Crillon le Brave. The village takes its full name of Crillon-le-Brave from the most legendary of its dukes: Louis des Balbes de Berton de Crillon or "Le Brave Crillon" (1541–1615) was one of Henri IV's ercest and most valiant generals during the French Wars of Religion in the late 16th century. The same Crillon family also gave its name to the famous Hôtel de Crillon in Paris. Before dinner you can enjoy the swimmig-pool. Day 6: Crillon le Brave – Gigondas. You will ride through villages, with the “Mont Ventoux” in the background. Picnic near the Barroux village and chateau. In the afternoon you will discover the “Dentelles de Montmirail”, needle thin spikes and ridges (“dentelle” means lace). Wine taste at Domaine de Cassan, in the heart of this beautifull range. End of the ride at Gigondas. Transfer to Lauris. Day 7: End of the trail after breakfast. Free transfer to Aix en Provence train stations or Marseille airport (departure at 9:30 am). * Indicative itinerary: may be changed if necessary. MEETING/DEPARTURE MEETING: Day 1 afternoon (usually Sunday, check according to the dates) at Cap Rando, Mas de Recaute in Lauris. Free transfer from Marseille airport (5 pm), Aix en Provence TGV station (5:30 pm), Aix en Provence center train station (5:45 pm). DEPARTURE: Day 6 morning after breakfast (usually Saturday, check according to the dates). At 9:30 am, departure of the free transfer to Aix- en-Provence center train station (10 am), Aix-en-Provence TGV station (10:30 am), Marseille airport (11 am). RIDING RIDING LEVEL: To participate and enjoy this trip, you must be comfortable at the three gaits (walk, trot, canter) outdoors on balanced horses. RYTHM: Average 5 hours per day on horseback 2 3 hours the morning 2 3 heures the afternoon with a break of around 2 hours at noon https://www.horsebackridingvacations.eu/rides-in-provence/provence-weeks/horseback-trail-ride-provence-provence-hills-wines-luberon-nature 3/7 28/07/2020 Horseback Trail Ride in Provence : PROVENCE HILLS & WINES ; FROM THE LUBERON NATURE PARK TO THE FOOT OF THE MONT VENTOUX | Cap Rando - Horseback riding vacations Average 5 hours per day on horseback: 2-3 hours the morning, 2-3 heures the afternoon, with a break of around 2 hours at noon. GUIDE & ASSISTANT: 1 qualied guide speaking French and English + 1 professional assistant ensuring luggage transports and preparing lunch buffets. HORSES: Essentially crosses of Spanish, Arab, French breed. Horses are allocated according to each rider weight, height, riding level and experience. All our horses are trail riding “professionals”. Living throughout the year in a herd, trail riding is their only work activity. For these reasons, they are well-balanced gentle, yet wilfully engaged. TACK: Comfortable trail ride saddles equipped with saddle bags. Trail ride saddles are especially designed for long rides as well as for the gaits employed on this type of terrain. The saddles are comfortable for both the horse and the rider. COMFORT ACCOMMODATION: In hotels and guesthouses. On choice in shared bedrooms, single bedroom, half shared and half dormitories. This ride is also offered in luxuous accommodations: see information Indicative accommodations (may change depending on availabilities): Le Mas de Recaute (simple confort rst and last nights) Les Gargoulettes (optional upgrade comfort rst and last nights) La Roquemalière Le Relais du Luberon https://www.horsebackridingvacations.eu/rides-in-provence/provence-weeks/horseback-trail-ride-provence-provence-hills-wines-luberon-nature 4/7 28/07/2020 Horseback Trail Ride in Provence : PROVENCE HILLS & WINES ; FROM THE LUBERON NATURE PARK TO THE FOOT OF THE MONT VENTOUX | Cap Rando - Horseback riding vacations Le Relais du Luberon Les Gonnettes Moulin d'Antelon MEALS: Dinners at the host tables in guesthouses, or in local restaurants. Local cuisine, varied and rened. Special diets can be adapted. Wine is included with meals. At noon, an assistant prepares hearty buffets (see pictures). For small groups, some picnics can be taken in the panniers. LUGGAGE TRANSFERS: Provided by the assistant in a minibus. RATES 2020 PRICE / PER PERSON: 1 490 € in 2-3 person bedrooms Single bedroom supplement: 300 € * * If you book in shared rooms and there is no one to share, 50% of the supplement may be charged. First and last night upgrade option: 70 € in 2-3 person bedrooms, 120 € in single bedroom. Booking fees: 15 € DISCOUNTS: Group: Discount from 2 participants booking together. Fidelity: from your 2nd week stay with Cap Rando. Early registration and payment discount: consult us. THE PRICE INCLUDES: Equipped horse rental, the guide, the assistant ensuring the preparation of the lunch buffets and luggage transport, accommodation, meals, return transfer to the departure point, transfers from / to Marseille airport or Aix-en-Provence train stations, the nancial guarantee of your payments by our travel operator deposit. THE PRICE DOESN'T INCLUDE: Individual insurance, drinks out of meals, possible visits, tips. All that is not indicated in "the price includes". https://www.horsebackridingvacations.eu/rides-in-provence/provence-weeks/horseback-trail-ride-provence-provence-hills-wines-luberon-nature 5/7 28/07/2020 Horseback Trail Ride in Provence : PROVENCE HILLS & WINES ; FROM THE LUBERON NATURE PARK TO THE FOOT OF THE MONT VENTOUX | Cap Rando - Horseback riding vacations DATES Dates From Infos Contact 06/09/2020 - 12/09/2020 1490.00 € + Infos 20/09/2020 - 26/09/2020 1490.00 € LAST AVAILABILITIES CONFIRMED DEPARTURE + Infos 04/10/2020 - 10/10/2020 1490.00 € + Infos 18/10/2020 - 24/10/2020 1490.00 € + Infos BOOKING HOW TO BOOK: 1. CHECK THE AVAILABILITY, PRICE, DISCOUNT: Check the availability and price (depending on the type of accommodation and after possible discounts) by contacting us through the availability & quote request form or by phone +33(0)483431234, whatsapp +33(0)609520324, or e-mail: [email protected] 2. BOOKING: Fill out the online registration form: https://www.horsebackridingvacations.eu/form/formulaire-d-inscription 3. INSURANCES: Cap Rando is covered for its professional civil liability: GENERALI contract n ° AL974010. To register on a Cap Rando holiday, you must be covered by an individual liability insurance covering your activity, individual accident, assistance, repatriation, and possibly cancellation (strongly recommended not to lose your payment in case of unforeseen your cancellation insurance contract).