Horse riding, visits, gourmet meals and relaxation : True holidays for horse lovers…
Riding holidays : “The Authentic” (7d/6n)
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To see more about accomodation in our equestrian gîte, please visit here.
✅ Comfortable center based holidays, for riders at ease with walk, trot and canter
✅ 4 rides included
✅ Visits of the most beautiful sites of the Lot included (Rocamadour, St Cirq Lapopie, Padirac, Pech Merle…)
✅ Swimming pool and privileged natural setting
✅ Your true french lifestyle experience
✅ Fresh, home-cooked gourmet meals (vegetarian and vegan diets possible)
✅ Wine tasting and gastronomic experiences included
✅ Accomodation in shared or non-shared rooms
✅ Privatized accomodation and rides
✅ Multiple airport or train station transfers available
Availabilities (2024)
From Saturday 30th March to Friday 5th April
From Saturday 6th April to Friday 12th April
From Saturday 13th April to Friday 19th April
From Saturday 20th April to Friday 26th April
From Saturday 27th April to Friday 3rd May
From Saturday 4th May to Friday 10th May
From Saturday 11th May to Friday 17th May
From Saturday 18th May to Friday 24th May
From Saturday 25th May to Friday 31st May
From Saturday 1st June to Friday 7th June
From Saturday 8th June to Friday 14th June
From Saturday 15th June to Friday 21th June
From Saturday 22nd June to Friday 28th June
From Saturday 31st August to Friday 6th September
From Saturday 7th September to Friday 13th June
From Saturday 14th September to Friday 20th September
From Saturday 21st September to Friday 27th September
From Saturday 28th September to Friday 04th October
From Saturday 5th October to Friday 11th October
From Saturday 12th October to Friday 18th October
From Saturday 19th October to Friday 25th October
You do not find a date that suits you ? Feel free to get in touch with us, we might be able to find another one for you !
PROGRAM & ITINERARY
Day 1 (Saturday)
If you asked for a transfer, Jeremy will pick you up at the airport or train station in the afternoon. If you come with your own vehicule, you can arrive at the farm starting from 4pm. Just get some rest from your trip and we will all meet up in the late afternoon for a walk around the fields to meet the horses of the Mas de Peyrelongue. You will then be offered a welcome drink before to have dinner all together.
Day 2 (Sunday)
After breakfast, riders will go for a first ride through the woods and prairies of the farm. You will enjoy the charm of our horses home, 50 hectares of a preserved natural setting. Lunch is taken on the farm. Fresh ingredients cooked with love by Jeremy ! In the afternoon, you will have the opportunity to visit St Cirq Lapopie, voted favorite village of the French in 2014. Dinner at the farm.
Day 3 (Monday)
Breakfast at the Mas. Riders will enjoy a full day horseback ride at the ponds of Puy Blanc, a protected natural area that used to be a clay quarry until the late 80’s. Jeremy will meet you for a little guided walk around the ponds before to share our typical french picnic for lunch. After two more hours of riding in the afternoon, you will have time for relaxation before a special wine and local produce tasting session !
Day 4 (Tuesday)
Breakfast at the Mas. Half day ride this morning towards the Menhir de Bélinac, symbol of human activities on the Causse du Quercy, 4000 years ago. You will ride between oak trees and the typical drystone walls of our area. Lunch is taken at the farm. In the afternoon, you will discover the last original prehistoric cave still open to the public : the Pech Merle Cave. True emotion with drawings dated from 29000 years. Dinner at the Mas.
Day 5 (wednesday)
Breakfast at the Mas. Resting day for the horses at the Mas de Peyrelongue. Jeremy will accompany you to the Gouffre de Padirac, another natural wonder discovered in the late 19th century by french adventurers. Have you ever imagine embarking on an underground boat trip ?
After a lunch at Rocamadour, you will then visit the village and its famous sanctuary, built right on the cliff of the Alzou valley. Majestic views and another piece of human history. Dinner at the Mas.
Day 6 (thursday)
Breakfast at the Mas. This is your last day on horseback with us. An unforgetable full day ride in the Célé valley where history meets amazing natural settings. You will follow part of the St James Way, have lunch in the yard of an 800 years old priory and continue on the ridges of the Causse de Creyssac. For a life-long memory, we will share our last dinner in a fine restaurant located in a remarkable château.
Day 7 (friday)
Breakfast at the Mas and time for a warm “aurevoir”... Airport and train station transfers are available. However, if you would like to take some more time to discover the area, we can provide you with an extra night at the farm or advise you for hotels, B&Bs, restaurants and things to see or do all around our place.
From 1290€ / pers.
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We speak french, english and spanish.
“The Authentic” riding holidays are privatized holidays for groups of 2 to 6 guests already formed. This is the ideal stay for couples, family and friends who want to spend time together with no contraints.
For these stays, transfers are available on demand from/to Toulouse, Brives, Rodez or Aurillac airport and Toulouse, Brives, Cahors, Figeac, Capdenac, Rodez or Aurillac train station. Do you want to know how to get to us ? More infos here.
If you have food allergies, special diets (we can provide vegetarian or vegan meals), or any medical issue that we need to be aware of, please let us know when booking.
We can provide you with touristic information for you to continue your stay in our region. Feel free to have a look at our local tourism agency website.
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All riders need to be confident at walk, trot and canter. We welcome riders from the age of 12, when they have sufficient riding abilities, and if accompanied only (12 to 18 years old).
Weight limit : 90 Kg - 15 Stone
Non-riding guests are also welcome at a reduced fare.
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Our horses are equiped with english saddles, halters and/or single joint bits.
You will be provided with saddlebags to store a bottle of water and your personal belongings. Helmets are available if needed, as well as back protections for young riders.
Here is what you might need during your riding holiday with us :
riding trousers
boots and/or mini-chaps
long-sleeved shirt
light vest with pockets
rainwear
personal helmet (recommended - EN1384 standard)
foldable cap or hat
suntan lotion
swimsuit (for the swimming pool)
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Our full board riding holiday is a 7 days / 6 nights holiday with 4 riding days. Guided visits of the major sites of the Lot are included too.
Rides, accomodation in our equestrian gîte with its large outdoor swimming pool, all meals and a wine tasting session are included in the price.
Please bare in mind that shower room is shared with the 3 rooms. Toilets are separated.
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Prices depends on the size of your group :
For 2 guests : 1590,00€ / guest
For 3 guests : 1390,00€ / guest
For 4 to 6 guests : 1290,00€ / guestAirport / Train Station transfers : From 10,00€ to 50,00€ / person / way depending on the destination.
