An unforgettable ride in Corsica during which will unfold before your eyes a variety of landscape, from dry maquis to green chestnut forests, from sand beaches, to running mountain streams.
HORSE RIDING IN CORSICA
INDICATIVE ITINERARY *
Sunday: Meeting in Corsica at 7 pm at Bastia airport or directly at the equestrian center near Corte. Welcome aperivie, dinner and night in a mobil home.
Monday: Meeting after breakfast at 9am to get in touch with your horse and the equipment. Departure along the Tavignanu river to reach the place of the picnic at the edge of the water. In the afternoon departure towards the heights of Poggio de Venaco and the view of the Needles of Popolasca, before returning to the equestrian center. Meals at the equestrian center and overnight stay in a mobile home.
Tuesday: Having loaded your luggage for the rest of the week, the horses are loaded into the vans for a transfer to Bravone, where you leave your belongings in the lodges before heading to the beach on horseback. Depending on the season, lazy afternoon on the beach, or in season, a swim with the horses if the conditions allow it... Return to the lodge for the evening. Night in the lodge or tents in summer.
Wednesday: Canter in the vineyards to reach a river for the lunch break, before going up to the village of Zalana for an aperitif and pizzas next to the restaurant swimming pool. Night in dormitory lodging or tents in summer.
Thursday: You leave the plain with its citrus fruits to reach the Corsican mountains and its chestnut groves. In the afternoon, you discover a magnificent forest and enter the fragrant scrub. After this day of riding, you will find your host at the accommodation. Night in dormitory.
Friday: For this last day, our horses allow us to discover the picturesque region of Boziu. A lunch taken in the shade of the convent of Alandu, before descending towards Corte nestled in its mountain setting. After taking care of your horse and tack, the ride ends with a convivial meal at the equestrian center. Night in a mobile home.
Saturday: After breakfast, departure, or free transfer to Bastia airport.
* Indicative itinerary that may be subject to modifications if necessary.
MEETING:
Sunday: free transfer at 6 pm from Bastia airport, or directly at the equestrian center near Corte.
Bus shuttle from Bastia center ro the airport:
https://www.corsicabus.org/busBastia/BIA_Airport.html.
Free transfer from Corte train station at 7 pm.
DEPARTURE:
Saturday after breakfast. Free transfer leaving between 9 and 10 am to Corte train station or Bastia airport (arrival between 10 and 11 am).
Bus shuttle from the airport to Bastia center:
https://www.corsicabus.org/busBastia/BIA_Airport.html.
RIDING LEVEL:
Be comfortable at three paces (walk, trot, canter).
GUIDE:
Licensed local guide, French, English, German speaking.
GROUPS:
4 to 12 riders. For less than 4 riders, the itinerary can be modified.
AGE:
From 10 year old, children accompanied by an adult.
HORSES:
Trail ride horses trained for mountain tours. Horses living in herds all year round.
STACK:
Trail ride saddles.
ACCOMMODATION:
In mixed shared mobile homes and refuges (mixed dormitories). June, July, August, early September: In mixed shared mobile homes, refuges (mixed dormitories) and in tents (camping).
MEALS:
Local family cuisine, wine included. At noon, picnic taken in saddle bags.
LUGGAGE TRANSFERS:
Insured by assistance vehicle.
2025 PRICE / PER PERSON:
1450 €
Booking fees:15 €.
THE PRICE INCLUDES:
Equipped horse, guide, assistant ensuring the luggage transfers, accommodation from Sunday to Saturday, meals, transfers from/to Bastia airport at sfixed times, the financial guarantee of your payments by our travel operator deposit.
THE PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE:
Individual insurance, drinks out of meals, any visits, transport to get to Corsica, gratuities, all that is not indicated in "the price includes".
INSURANCE:
A civil liability and travel insurance (assistance/repatriation) is compulsory. A cancellation insurance is strongly recommended.
A payment by credit card can make you benefit from its possible insurance (check your contract).
We offer to Europe Union, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Norway residents: the Chapka insurances.
Cap Security: full insurance with cancellation. Cap Cancellation: cancellation only.
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