Rider on an adventure horseback trail in the mountains

South Alps - In the heart of Mercantour

Explore the Mercantour region of the Alps on horseback, ride trails through the imposing high mountains and passes, between altitudes of 1500 and 2800m - in an area known for its almost year-round sunshine! Experience horse riding through alpine pastures, isolated villages and the impressive peaks along the Italian border. Throw yourself into a challenging itinerant horseback ride in Mercantour, France in complete autonomy along remote paths and passes.
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7 days / 5 days riding -
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  • Horseback riding in the Alps
    Riding in Mercantour National Park
  • Horse riding trail in the Alps in France
    An idyllic alpine lake picnic spot
  • Remote trails in the Alps
    Natural trails through alpine pastures
  • Alpine lookout
    Taking in the view in the French Alps
  • horses grazing in Mercantour
    Grazing and picnic stop in the peaks
  • Mountain scenery in Mercantour
    Peaks in the Mercantour National Park
  • Heading through the mountains
    Beautiful views over the Alps on your trail ride in France

Itinerary

Highlights

- Visit a region of France that has almost perpetual sunshine!
- Discover the beauty of the Mercantour National Park's flora, fauna and scenery
- Ride to the Valley des Merveilles, a UNESCO world site, and have a guided visit of the petroglyphs, dating from 3000BC, that were found and are studied there
- Experience an athletic and challenging ride, with uneven terrain, and technical passages in the highs and lows of the stunning peaks
- A truly autonomous and itinerant ride with your kit carried in saddle bags and a pack horse for groups of 8 and over

Important - the itinerary outlined on this page is given for illustrative purposes only. The final ride itinerary will be decided around a month before your departure and can be altered somewhat significantly.
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Dates & prices

We are currently updating our dates and prices they will be online soon. If you want details of this holiday, please do not hesitate to contact us.