Exploring the Basque country of the western Pyrenees in south-west France, and the Rioja, Navarra and Aragon regions of northern Spain.
We like to think of these rides as exciting opportunities to join your French guide, Emmanuel, on an exploration of the border country . Some rides are based around his home village of Sare in south-west France; others head across the border into Spain to explore the River Aragon, Sos del Rey and the Bardenas Desert in Navarra. The essence of the latter in particular, rather than a finely tuned hour-by-hour itinerary, is ‘map, compass and the spirit of adventure!’. Emmanuel is a bi-lingual professional riding guide who was brought up in the area and spent his youth exploring by horse. He instills confidence, and he and his wife Sylvie are delightful, interesting companions who bring together insiders’ knowledge, enthusiasm, a love of good local food and wine, nature, history, architecture and above all, well-loved, well-schooled horses.
Anyone who wants to get ‘under the skin’ of this part of France & Spain, who can put themselves in the hands of their guide and has a spirit of discovery. Don’t expect a detailed plan; expect good horses, interesting companions, good local food, good local wines and to really get to know the area you are in.
We love travel that lets you get to know where you go. It’s like visiting friends who know a really good local restaurant, the best view in town, what to order, what to see and where to go – and if they don’t know, Sylvie and Emmanuel are great company to find out with!
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Below is an example itinerary. Please ask us for other itineraries.
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