The Marina Equestrian Center offers several options for galloping on the Landesbeach, tailored to your availability and skill level. All outings including beach riding are accessible from level 3 (Galop 3), supervised by qualified instructors, and limited to 8 riders.
Our packages include a gallop on the beach
Half-day forest and beach excursion (4 hours) – from €125
A 4-hour outing combining approximately 2.5 hours in the Landes forest and 1.5 hours on the Atlantic beach. Gallops on the sand facing the waves.
- Level: Minimum Galop 3
- Age: 12 years and older
- Duration: 4 hours
- Price: €125 in low and mid-season / €135 in July-August
- Insurance: + €20 for those without an FFE license
Long walk in the forest + beach + swimming (5 hours) — €160
The complete half-day package: 2.5 hours in the forest, 2.5 hours on the beach with swimming in the ocean (July-August only).
- Level: Minimum Galop 3
- Age: 12 years and older
- Duration: 5 hours
- Price: 160 €
- Insurance: + €20 for those without an FFE license
- Availability: July-August for swimming only
Day trips to the forest and beach
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Horseback Riding Day Trip: Lake Aureilhan, beach and sunset – France - 2026
From 160,00 €A day of horseback riding to discover the shores of Lake Aureilhan, culminating at the beach at sunset. The ride follows ridgelines offering stunning views of the vast forest Landes and its unexpectedly dramatic natural dunes. Explore the coastline, the pond, and the Tirelagüe marshes. Continue through the high moorland to Lake Aureilhan, following the banks and the river.
Enjoy a meal in the great outdoors alongside free-roaming horses. End the day with a ride on the beach, including one or two gallops at sunset, before returning to the stables.
This horseback riding excursion is also offered by equestrian travel agencies worldwide, which is a guarantee of quality. English may be spoken during the trip.
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Horseback riding day trip between Mimizan and Bias – France - 2026
From 160,00 €Day of horseback riding between Mimizan and Bias.
Discover the Landes coastline with sweeping views of the forest and the Atlantic Ocean. Ride south along the beach, enjoying individual or paired canters. Take a break at the Bias pond where the horses graze freely. Explore the natural dunes with their surprising topography, lagoons, and marshes. Ride along the Mimizan stream to its mouth. End the day with a sunset ride on the beach before returning to the equestrian center.
This horseback riding tour is also offered by equestrian travel agencies worldwide, which is a guarantee of quality. English may be spoken during the trip.
Horse riding outings over a weekend
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Horse riding weekend in the Haute Lande and along the coast between Mimizan and Contis – 2 days / 1 night – France - 2026
From 379,00 €Horse riding weekend between Mimizan and Contis on the Silver Coast. Two days on horseback to explore the Landes coastal forest with its ponds, wild marshes, exceptional flora and fauna, and exhilarating gallops on the fine sandy beaches that stretch as far as the eye can see!
Hike along the ridges at over 150 meters altitude, offering breathtaking scenery. Discover the endemic forest of the Landes along the banks of the Courlis river.
Individual or group (two-person) gallops . Meals in a Landes-style architectural setting with ocean views. Overnight stay at the equestrian gîte with swimming pool and massage options.
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Weekend horseback riding in the Landes – Victory & Ascension – 3 days/3 nights – France - 2026
From 649,00 €3-day horseback riding weekend in the Landes to discover the exceptional diversity of this area.
Explore the coastal area with its beaches and spectacular dune landscape. Discover the Haute Lande off the beaten track, in the heart of the endemic Landes forest and its traditional architecture.
Key features:
- Progression in individual canters or in groups of two
- Two1.5-hour sessions on the beach frame this stay.
- Highest points at 150 meters altitude offering breathtaking views of the Landes
- Meals in the heart of nature and total immersion on horseback between forest, dunes and the Atlantic Ocean
What's included
In all formulas:
- Supervision by qualified guides (Equestrian Tourism Guide or equivalent)
- Frames adapted to your skill level (can be changed if necessary)
- Time spent in career before leaving
Specific to the day:
- Lunch
Weekend specific:
- Full board
- Accommodation (the centre offers its own accommodation, see below)
Not included:
- Transfers from SNCF train station or airport
- Individual insurance
- cancellation insurance
On-site accommodation
If you wish to arrive the day before or leave the day after, the Marina has an equestrian gîte with swimming pool and charming rooms.
Availability
Outings including beach rides and gallops take place daily from April to the end of September, except on weekends in July and August, and are subject to the center's availability. They are guaranteed with a minimum of 3 riders. During peak season, advance booking is strongly recommended.
How to book?
Four options:
1. Online (booking form) Fill out the form specifying the desired package (e.g., " MimizanHour Forest-Beach Ride", etc.) https://www.centre-equestre-marina.com/reservation/marina:
2. By telephone
3. By email : amourpourlecheval@gmail.com
4. By mail, by downloading the booking form in PDF format and sending it back to us by mail.
Access
Equestrian gîte, 55 route de Baleste, 40200 Mimizan (Landes) How to get there?
Do you have a question?
Contact the team directly before booking:
