The Luberon on a romantic horseback ride: very different routes on the two days on horseback. You ride up to the peaks, and admire splendid views. You ride between vineyards, olive trees and almond trees to reach the beautiful Durance at the foot of the Lauris perched village.
- Private ride for 2 + guide.
- Comfortable guest house with indoor swimming pool, sauna, jacuzzi...
- Champagne offered
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Romantic horseback riding in the heart of Provence. A private horseback ride for two lovers, in the Luberon in the heart of Provence. You ride between the Durance valley and the Luberon, between vineyards, olive trees, almond trees and numerous orchards. You follow and cross the beautiful Durance river. You climb on the crests to admire splendid panoramas... all this under the Provence sun, among the scents of the Provence scrubland ! In the evening, you enjoy a comfortable guest house, with an indoor swimming pool, spa, jacuzzi...
INDICATIVE ITINERARY *
Day 1: Meeting in Lauris at 9 am. Ride up to the crests of the Luberon, the Philippe tower, picnic at the summit: magnificent view of the valley, the villages of Bonnieux, Lacoste, Mont Ventoux, and the Southern Alps. Return via a cedar forest and the Vallauris valley. On your return, you can relax in the indoor swimming pool or in the sauna, the jacuzzi, the sensory box... before having a glass of champagne and enjoying the very good meal prepared by Marie-Noëlle !
Day 2: Direction the Durance river, this splendid still wild river, where many remarkable birds nest such as the superb bee-eater, the calender lark or the little bustard. Picnic at the water's edge and swimming possible if good weather. Return via olive groves, truffle fields, vineyards. You will put your horse in its field and provide him with final care. End and separations around 5 p.m.
* Indicative itinerary which may be subject to modification if necessary. Particularly in summer in the event of an exceptional risk of fire.
The morning at 9 am in Lauris in the Luberon. Lauris is located 1 hour from Marseille and Avignon, half an hour from Aix en Provence.
Day 2 at about 5 pm.
Bus from Aix-en-Provence center:
To Lauris: see schedules
To La Roque d'Anthéron (Saint-Christophe bus stop) : see schedules
From Aix-en-Provence TGV, or Marseille airport to Aix center: bus shuttle see schedules
From Marseille center train station Marseille St-Charles to Aix center: bus shuttle see schedules
RIDING LEVEL: 
To participate and enjoy this ride, you must be comfortable at the three gaits outdoor (walk, trot, canter) on balanced horses.
MAXIMUM WEIGHT:
85 kg maximum.
RYTHM:
5 hours riding per day on average: 2-3 hours in the morning, 2-3 hours in the afternoon,. At three gaits: walk, trot, canter when the terrain allows it.
GROUPS:
2 + the guide.
GUIDE:
Licenced English speaking equestrian guide.
HORSES:
Mainly of the Camargue breed. Your guide chooses your horse on the morning of departure based on your height, weight, level and experience. All our horses are trail riding "professionals". They only do this activity and live in herds all year round. For these reasons, they are weel balanced, kind and willful. Medium in size, we chose them because they are suitable for the type of riding we offer.
TACK:
Comfortable trail ride and western saddles equipped with saddlebags, that allow you to take the lunch picnic as well as some personal belongings. A saddlery adapted for the comfort of the horse, the comfort and the safety of the rider..
ACCOMMODATION: 
In a comfortable guest house, in double bedroom with private shower & toilets. The house offers: indoor swimming pool, hammam, jacuzzi...
Les Gargoulettes - upgrade bedroom with covered swimming pool, sauna, jacuzzi
MEALS:
The evening meal is taken at the host table of your guesthouse. Lunch picnics are taken in saddlebags.
2024 PRICE / PER PERSON:
990 € / person in a double bedroom.
Booking fees: 15 €
THE PRICE INCLUDES:
Horse and tack rental, guide, accommodation, meals, drinks during meals (table water and 1/4 of wine), 1 glass of Champagne, the financial guarantee of your payments by our travel operator deposit.
THE PRICE DOESN'T INCLUDE:
Individual insurance, not included drinks, any visits, tips, anything 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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L'accueil était très chaleureux. Cheval très sympa, aucun problème. Sellerie western confortable. Bien encadrées par Didier, en sécurité. Logement atypique et pittoresque en plein nature. Nous avons été satisfait des services de Cap Rando, de la rapidité suite à notre demande. Nous avons passé un très bon séjour et le recommanderons sans aucun doute vos services !