Loire Castle Traveling

Difficulty

Challenging

Comfort

Upscale

Embarking on a delightful 4-day adventure in the enchanting land of France, you will find yourself immersed in the captivating beauty of the Loire Valley. This region, known for its picturesque landscapes, historic châteaux, and cultural richness, promises an unforgettable journey through time and elegance.

Your journey begins with the grandeur of Chambord, a masterpiece of Renaissance architecture and continues to the Chenonceau with its graceful beauty and cultural richness. The city of Amboise offers not only architectural marvels but also a glimpse into the life of Leonardo da Vinci, who spent his final years in this very town. The final day of the adventure is dedicated to discovering the lesser-known gems of the Loire Valley that will impress you no less.

The whole way you are accompanied by our professional team and well taught horses.

Historic routes

Sophie G. is the organizer and guide of this trip

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The organizer speaks: English

Sophie always loved education and horse behavior. She has graduated in La Cense horsemanship teaching program in 2014. She found her passion in TREC and even won the silver medal in European Championship. From 2012 to 2014 she followed special formation in Animal Communication that she uses everyday with our horses. She is in charge of the technic and pedagogic content in our guides teaching program, along with our breeding activities. Rigorous, friendly and organized, she will do everything to make your trip unforgettable.

Tour highlights

Discover the Castles

The most beautiful and prestigious castles in the Loire Valley on horseback

Ride through the Loire Valley

The region known for its picturesque landscapes

Visit the city of Amboise

Have a look into the life of Leonardo da Vinci, who spent his final years in this town

Route details

Welcoming and briefing at aperitif at 7h00 PM precisely.

Difficulty

Challenging

Tour organizer's comments

This tour includes all paces from walking to cantering and offers regular long canters.
The riders have to be autonomous and comfortable in all three paces in outdoors in English saddle.

3h30 to 4h30 riding per day.

Accommodation

Comfort

Upscale

Hotel

3 nights

Charming hotels 3 and 4-stars.
Swimming pool or Spa in each of them, gourmet restaurants every dinner.

Single rooms are available on request.
Notice: Single room extra is charged for every single rider if we don’t find another rider to share a room on the same tour.

Equinature offers you a full comfort trail with 3 or 4 stars hotel with Twin rooms. All of hotels have heaten swimming-pools, Spa and hight quality restaurant.

Cold homemade lunches made by our caterer ; you also may have it in local restaurants : depends on stewardship vehicule availability.

The three-course diners are provided by hotels or restaurants. These are gourmet meals with typical french cuisine.

Travel recommendations

Group meeting place

Centre-Val de Loire, Loir-et-Cher, Arrondissement de Romorantin-Lanthenay, Courmemin, La Cufelière

Tour conditions

Included

accommodation (Twin);

The night before the first day riding is now included in the program of 2024 -new version is 4d/4n instead of 4d/3n.

dinners in restaurants;
cold lunches (gourmet picnic: sandwiches, desserts and water);
guide;

Extras

extra night with dinner and breakfast D4 : 100.00 €/pers (Twin), 150,00 €/pers (Single) comm excluded
single room extra (according to availability) : 220.00 € comm excluded;
taxi transfers: about 40/45€ from Blois-Chambord station to La Clef des Chateaux;
drinks;
monuments entrance fee.

Group size

up to 10 tourists

Duration

5 days

4 nights

It's important to know

60 days before the departure : 30% of total cost (deposit lost)
From 60 to 30 days before the departure : 50% of total cost
Less than 30 days before the departure : 100% of total cost

If, on the first day of the ride, the guide does not feel the riders have adequately met the guidelines, they will not be able to continue by horseback and have to follow the tour by their own means (taxis or private car) to reach every step. No refund will be issued in the event they are not able to ride to these guidelines.

Dates and Prices

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26 – 30 Apr, 2024 5 days 4 nights
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24 – 28 May, 2024 5 days 4 nights
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28 Jun – 2 Jul, 2024 5 days 4 nights
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18 – 22 Oct, 2024 5 days 4 nights
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