Deer's roar and fall colors

Once everyone has arrived, it's time for vacation!
Presentation of the horses with your guide followed by a friendly aperitif to get to know each other. Explanations of the week and safety instructions will precede the meal.

It takes about 30 minutes of walking per day on terrain that is sometimes very steep (mid-mountain hiking).

D2: Les Granges (Alt. 624m) - Le Contadour (ALT. 1200m)
Today, we are leaving for a beautiful day heading east of the mountain. The circuit takes us to the heights of the equestrian center. A forest valley will make us change valley to reach the Banon plain known for its lavender fields and for its goat cheese that we will eat several times this week. The valley is ideal for a few gallops. Then we will have our picnic in the village of Banon where we will have the opportunity to eat very good homemade ice cream for dessert. In the afternoon we will gain height to reach the pretty stopover cottage of Trait au Contadour, a village long inhabited by our local writer Jean-Giono
Night at the Trait cottage (Contadour and an old mountain farm in the heart of the mountain pastures)
Around 5 to 6 hours on horseback

Day 3: Le Contadour — Jabron Valley (Alt. 633m)
Let's go we are entering the wild land! We will climb the mountain peaks to cross the Fraches mountain pastures. A descent and here we are already on the other side. Crossing the Jabron Valley allows you to enjoy a spectacular view of the cliffs on the north face of Lure. We will cross the villages of Montfroc and Langes. The cottage where we will stop is in the heart of the small village of St Vincents sur Jabron, with its breathtaking view of the summit of Lure (1826m).
Night at the cottage of La Ribière is located in the heart of the small village of St Vincents sur Jabron
Around 5 to 6 hours on horseback

Day 4: St Vincents sur Jabron — Crêtes de Lure cottage (Alt. 1597m)
Picnic at La Baisse de Malcort, a wild place farthest from civilization, half a day from the first homes regardless of the directions! In the afternoon we will go up again to reach the ridges, the highest point of the week (1700m) with a 360° view. We will be able to see the Ecrins, the Drôme Provençale, Mont Ventoux, St Victoire. Arrival at the Crêtes de Lure stopover lodge.
Night at the Crêtes de Lure cottage is in a ski resort, an old bar/ restaurant renovated in 2010, will be our highest altitude accommodation.
Around 5 to 6 hours on horseback

Day 5: Cottage of the Crêtes de Lure — Bergerie la Plus Haute Grange (ALT. 1100m)
Direction the sheepfold of the highest Grange where we will bivouac (possibility of sleeping in the sheepfold or under the stars). We will go down through Combe Aurore, then we will pass in front of the biggest oak in the mountain. Picnic in front of the Pascaloune sheepfold. In the afternoon we will cross the valley of L'Hospitalet to reach the sheepfold. For the aperitif we will taste the excellent goat cheeses of Anglars (neighbor of the sheepfold). During the meal, the deer will start bellowing. We can listen to them all evening!
Night at the highest Grange will be our place of bivouac, a magical place with a magnificent view of the valley
Around 5 to 6 hours on horseback

Day 6: Lodge of the Crêtes de Lure - Les Granges
For our last day, we will cross a path very colorful by trees. This trail will take us to the village of Saumane from where we will change valley to reach the Lardier Valley. In the afternoon, a path will take us to the heights and we will overlook the Ongles Valley, the equestrian center is in sight in the distance. Crossing the Ongles Valley and back to the equestrian center.
Dinner and night at the cottage in the equestrian center (possibility, depending on availability, to stay in a single or double room with supplement 25 €/person to be paid on site).
Around 5 to 6 hours on horseback

NOTE: This circuit is for information purposes only. Depending on the weather conditions during the hike, we may take a different circuit. The time and the location are ideal for listening to deer, but they may not be there. Not hearing from them for a whole week never happened!!