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Randonnée équestre et voyage à cheval

BELGIUM - WEEK END TRAIL RIDE IN WALLONIA...

Itinerary - Extensions - Horses and required riding level
Guiding - Accommodation - Dates and rates - More infos / booking


At the south east of Liège, in an area as apreciated by the botanists as by the riders, we offer you a week end trail in an unspoilted countryside.
This trail is the perfect one if you just dream of riding in the forest, to galop through the oaks, passing rivers, having lunch on river edges.

For a relaxing week end break with nice horses, nice guide and nice landscape, don't hesitate and book it !
Randonnée à Cheval dans les Ardennes Belges - La campagne des Ardennes

 




ITINERARY


La relief des Ardennes Belges

Day 1
Rendez vous at the riding centre at Bihain at the end of the day, between 7.00 pm and 9.00 pm.
Transfers from Vielsalm train station are available (20 min from riding centre) at the same time table. (12e / person, return ticket, to be paid on site but booked at booking time).
Dinner is not included.
Night at the guide's inn. .

Day 2, 3 and 4
There is no scheduled itinerary for this trail. It may vary according to the riding level of the group, the weather, the condition of the pathes and the guide's desire !

On the last day, the end of the trail is around 5.00pm. For those who leave by train, thanks to schedule a train after 5.30 pm.

During the winter, trail goes on ! Horse are equiped with special horse shoes so they can walk in the snow without any risk.

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EXTEND YOUR TRIP


Contact us for any inquiry !
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HORSES AND REQUIRED RIDING LEVEL


Les pieds dans l'eau dans les Ardennes Belges
Horse
Horses are crossbred or arab half-breed, paint horses and rocky mountain horses !

Tack
English tack type. Saddlebag and/or holster provided.

Riquired Riding level
You have to be at ease at three paces on this trail. You'll spend 5/6 hours a day in the saddle.
Kids are accepted from 12 years old if the riding level is good enough.
Maximum weight is 90 kg.

Helmet is mendatory on this trail !
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YOUR GUIDES


Owner and guide of this trail, Tanguy will make you do the most of your week end while Blandine, his wife will prepare your meals.

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ACCOMMODATION


Accommodation
You'll be accommodated in your guide's inn. There are three possibilities:

- Common bedroom: room for 4 people, shared bathroom.
Sleeping bag and towels to be brought.

- Double room with shared bathroom.
Sheets and towels provided.


- Double room with bathroom ensuite.
Sheets and towels provided.


Food

This week end trail is on a full board basis. Most of the time you'll take your lunch in the saddlebag while you'll have dinner at the inn.
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DATES AND RATES

week end trail organised all year long on demand. (No departure between december and march)

Week-end trail 2011
Common Bedroom
240 €
available
Double room with shared bathroom
260 €
available
Double room with ensuite bathroom
280 €
available

Short stay 3 days / 2 nights / 2 days on horseback - 2012
From Friday night to Sunday or Monday night to Wednesday
Common Bedroom
250 €
Double room with shared bathroom
275 €
Double room with ensuite bathroom
295 €

Short stay 4 days / 3 nights / 3 days on horseback - 2012
From Monday night to Thursday
Common Bedroom
390 €
Double room with shared bathroom
415 €
Double room with ensuite bathroom
440 €

No departure on August.


Options 2011 / 2012
Non rider programm / No activities scheduled
- 100 €
Single room supplement (on request - only for the double room with ensuite bathroom - price per night)
55 €

No departure on Monday



RATE INCLUDING
- riding trail as descibed in the program (meals from breakfast of Saturday morning to lunch of Sunday),
- drinks,
- the financial guarantee of the fund deposited at Randocheval

RATE NOT INCLUDING
- meal of Friday night,
- transfers from and to Vielsam train station (20€/pers return ticket, to be paid on site),
- any other services,
- tips,
- drinks,
- optional insurance: more informations


BOOKING - INFORMATION

Contact Claire for any inquiry !

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PRACTICAL INFORMATIONS



COUNTRY
Belgium

LENGTH
3 days / 2 nights / 2 days on horseback
(5h00 per day)
4 days / 3 nights / 3 days on horseback

LANGUAGE
English, French, Deutsch

GROUP SIZE
from 2 to 8 riders

Week end dans les Ardennes Belges sous la neige

ACCESS
Meet between 7.00 pm and 9.00 pm at the riding centre.
By train: Vielsalm train station via Liège.
Transfer in extra (20€ / person, return ticket, to be paid on site)
Please book a train after 5.30 p.m on last day.


CLIMATE
In summer, the climate is very pleasant for riding, always cool to be at ease on horseback.
In winter, it can be snowy.
On any time of the year, we advice to bring a waterproof raincoat.




Formalities
A valid passport is required of all foreigners entering France, except people living from a Schengen agreement country for who a valid ID card is enough.

 

All foreign citizens who wish to come to France must be able to present regulatory proof of the purpose of their stay, means of support and accommodation. In some cases, they need a visa to enter France. Visas must be applied for before leaving for France at a French consular office.

 

France is a member of European Union. No visa is required for citizens of other EU states.


No visa is required for US visitors staying less than 3 months.


Please check these informations at your local French embassy.

Vaccination - health
No specific vaccinations. Don't forget your repatriation insurance.

We recommand to be update of usual vaccination, and especially tetanus.



REFERENCE :
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Les chemins dans les sous bois dans les Ardennes Belges

Le gîte qui vous accueille dans les Ardennes Belges

Des allures dans les chamos en jachère

Passage à gué dans les Ardennes Belges

Sur les chemins forestiers dans les Ardennes Belges

 



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