La ferme du Mont Béas - randonnées équestres


Nestled in the heart of the mountains at 1070m elevation in the High Couserans, at the foot of Mont Béas, our horse farm offers horseriding trips between 1 April and 31 October from two hours to several days for both experienced riders and beginners.

la-ferme-du-mont-beas@wanadoo.fr

  
WINTER | SUMMER > Illou de Las Costes ~ 09140 Ercé ~ Ariege-Pyrénées, France ~ Tél: (33) 05 61 66 80 92

GisèlePassionate about the mountains and horses,
Gisèle Tabanou, a certified equestrian guide,
will help you discover horses in a different way :
As a traveling companion your horse becomes
a friend for exploring the mountains.




Summer : in Ercé from 1 April to 31 October
Winter : in Foix from 1 November to 31 March

une grange typique du pays tous se régalent des myrtilles sauvages

All of our outings have a theme. You'll explore shepherds' paths, see many traditional stone barns, approach wildlife, wander the extensive mountain pastures, observe diverse plantes and wild flowers and admire the sumptuous vistas. We'll offer you an in-depth visit of the sites, with the complicity of our horses.

Our horses are principally Mérens and Castillon breeds, native to Ariège, which are raised on the farm and remain as a herd all year round. This makes them calm and gives them a balanced character; they are gentle and very sociable, plus they are sure-footed making them ideal companions for mountain outings and for all riders.

They are equipped with english saddles and english trekking saddles. We can also bring saddle bags and all equipment useful for staying away for one or several days.

Clothing to wear : jeans or riding trousers, hiking boots/shoes, rain jacket. A helmet is obligatory for all and is provided by the farm.

 chevaux de Mérens et castillonais

rando sur les estives The riders help prepare the horses, then have a short ride around the farm so as to initiate the beginners or check the level of skill of the more experienced riders. This is also the occasion to explain safety measures and describe what the outing will be like.

RATES
Promenades :
2h = 31 €
Half day (3h) = 43.50 €
One day = 77 € (picnic lunch included)

Horseriding lessons and courses : Half day, one day or 2 days. *

Beginners : familiarisation with the horse, grooming, preparation, initiation into riding outdoors then promenade or trek according to the duration chosen.

Intermediate or advanced riders : preparing the horse, equipment for the trek, planning the trek, orientation, map reading then trek. The schedule can vary according to demand and especially according to the duration of the course.

* Rates dependent on form of accommodation chosen

 Horseriding treks : from 2 to 4 days, returning to the farm each evening with B&B accommodations here or in tents.

Horseriding trek, 6 days, 25-31 August 2007, Tourof the Massif des Trois Seigneurs, 540 €.
A mountain circuit for riders comfortable with the three gaits. 3 nights in a gîte, 2 nights in a tent (1 in a campground, the other bivouacking on the mountain). Vehicle assisting. Superb pyreneen mountainscapes, nice ambience.

Transhumance trek, 2 days, 195 €, 7-18 April 2007**
Illou > col Dret > Massat > Col de Port > Prat d'Albis
27-28 October 2007**
Prat d'Albis > Col de Port > Massat > Col Dret > Illou
Mountain circuit for riders comfortable with the three gaits. 1 night in a gîte. Vehicle assisting.

**The dates for the transhumance treks may be slightly modified depending on the amount of snow on the mountain.