The Marina Equestrian Center offers several options for riding on the Landes beach, tailored to your availability and skill level. All outings including beach riding are accessible to riders at level 3 and above, supervised by qualified instructors, and limited to 8 riders.
Our packages include a gallop on the beach
Half-day Forest and Beach Ride (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 up
- Duration: 4 hours
- Price: €125 in low and mid-season / €135 in July and August
- Insurance: + €20 for those without a French Equestrian Federation (FFE) license
Extended Forest Ride + 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 up
- Duration: 5 hours
- Price: €160
- Insurance: + €20 for those without a French Equestrian Federation (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, Atlantic Beach and Sunset – France – 2026
From: 165,00€A day of horseback riding to discover the shores of Lake Aureilhan, culminating at the beach at sunset. The route follows ridgelines offering stunning views of the vast Landes forest 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 heart of nature alongside the free-roaming horses. The day concludes with a ride on the beach, including one or two canters at sunset, before returning to the stables. This horseback riding excursion is also offered by equestrian travel agencies worldwide, guaranteeing its quality. English may be spoken during the trip.
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Horseback Riding day trip between Mimizan and Bias, France – 2026
From: 165,00€A day of horseback riding between Mimizan and Bias. Discover the Landes coastline with sweeping views of the forest and the Atlantic Ocean. Ride along the beach southward, enjoying individual or paired canters. Take a break at the Bias pond where the horses graze freely. Explore the natural dunes with their striking 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, guaranteeing its quality. English may be spoken during the trip.
Horse riding outings over a weekend
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Horseback Riding Weekend between Mimizan and Contis, France – 2 days / 1 night – 2026
From: 379,00€Horseback riding weekend between Mimizan and Contis on the Silver Coast. Two days on horseback exploring the Landes coastal forest with its ponds, wild marshes, exceptional flora and fauna, and exhilarating gallops on the endless stretches of fine sandy beaches!
Ride along the ridges at over 150 meters altitude, offering breathtaking views. Discover the endemic forest of the ancient Landes region along the banks of the Courlis River.
Individual or paired gallops. Meals in a traditional Landes setting with ocean views. Overnight stay at an equestrian lodge with a swimming pool and massage options.
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Horseback Riding Weekend in the Landes, France – Victory & Ascension – 3 days / 3 nights – 2026
From: 649,00€A 3-day horseback riding weekend in the Landes region to discover the exceptional diversity of this area. Ride along the coastline with its fine sandy beaches and spectacular dune landscape. Explore the Upper Landes off the beaten track, in the heart of the Landes forest and its traditional architecture. Highlights:
- Practice cantering individually or in pairs
- Two 1.5-hour rides on the beach are included in this trip
- High points reaching 150 meters in altitude offering breathtaking views of the Landes forest
- Meals in the heart of nature and total immersion on horseback between forest, dunes, and the Atlantic Ocean
What’s Included
In all packages:
- Guidance by qualified instructors (Equestrian Tourism Guide or equivalent)
- Horse suited to your skill level (possibility of changing horses if necessary)
- Arena practice before departure
Specific to the day trip:
- Lunch
Specific to the weekend trip:
- Full board
- Accommodation (the center offers its own gîte, see below)
Not included:
- Transfers from the train station or airport
- Personal insurance
- Cancellation insurance
On-site accommodation
If you wish to arrive the day before or leave the day after, the Marina Equestrian Centre has an equestrian cottage with a 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 option (e.g., “Mimizan–Bias Day Trip”, “4-hour Forest-Beach Walk”, etc.): https://www.centre-equestre-marina.com/en/booking-request/
2. By phone
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 cottage, 55 route de Baleste, 40200 Mimizan (Landes), France – How do I get there?
Do you have a question?
Contact the team directly before booking:
- Phone: +33 5 58 09 34 25 or +33 6 81 27 15 01
- Email: amourpourlecheval@gmail.com
- Contact formulaire: https://www.centre-equestre-marina.com/en/contact-2/