Horse Riding Holidays in the Landes – Relaxing Stay – 2026
- Possibility to bring your own horse: Yes
- Additional activities: Sauna, Massage
- Level: From beginner to advanced rider, with a personalized program adapted to each individual's level.
Horse riding holidays in the Landes : a relaxing stay combining horse riding and holidays on the beaches of the Atlantic Ocean.
This program includes eight 2-hour riding sessions that can be used as needed : 2-hour rides, half-day rides, or full-day rides with meals. As this program is offered by numerous European equestrian agencies, expect to use English throughout your stay.
Flexible program for individuals, couples and families, all riding levels.
Half-board or full-board accommodation at the equestrian gîte.
Features
Duration: From 4 days/3 nights to a week.
Participant age: From 11 years old. No age limit for non-riders.
Riding level required: From beginner to advanced rider, half-day or full-day forest/beach ride.
Progression in the arena and outdoors is done in groups according to skill level!
Group size: 2 to 6 people maximum
Supervision and safety: The center is a dual-certified French Riding School and Equestrian Tourism Center. Supervision is provided by qualified instructors with extensive knowledge of the Landes , who are eager to share their expertise with you. They also speak English. In-
depth training sessions in dressage, show jumping, and trail riding are also offered, grouped by skill level and led by state-certified instructors.
Program
Why Pilates and horse riding?
The foundation of precise and respectful communication with the horse depends on the rider's good balance. The basics of Pilates involve controlling balance in different postures.
Practiced before a riding session: warm-up and muscle stretching, improvement of concentration and breathing, control and precision of movement.
Practiced after a horse riding session: helps the body to relax, repair itself and prevents muscle or tendon aches and tears.
Customized horse riding: how does it work?
Riders of all levels have a personal card for eight 2-hour sessions. These sessions can be used by booking the day before for outings such as:
- 2 hours,
- half-day forest-beach (2 sessions of 2 hours taken from the card),
- Full day with lunch included (3 sessions of 2 hours taken from the card).
Organization of the stay
The riding or Pilates course schedule is set at the beginning of your stay for the week according to your wishes and our availability.
A stay that allows you to enjoy a relaxing holiday at your own pace, combining the pleasure of horse riding, physical well-being and the discovery of the Landes forest and the Atlantic beaches.
Swimming pool, sauna and massage parlor (by reservation) are available at the equestrian lodge.
Pilates classes can be offered in individual or group sessions, either directly at the equestrian center or in the rooms of the instructors concerned.
Dates
Available all year round from January 10th to December 16th.
Prices
Our rates include a package of eight 2-hour riding lessons and half-board accommodation. They are calculated based on an 8-day/7-night stay, including 6 days of riding.
Minimum stay of 4 days is possible. Please contact us for rates.
| Period | Low season (November to March) | Mid-season (April-May-June-September-October) | High season (July-August) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rider rate in a shared room with half-board including lunch | €1049/person. | €1190/person. | €1299/person. |
| Non-Rider Rate in Shared Room Breakfast and Lunch or Dinner Included | €90/night | €95/night | €105/night |
| Lunch or dinner supplement | €27/meal | €27/meal | €27/meal |
| Full board supplement | €190/7 nights | €190/7 nights | €190/7 nights |
| Single room supplement | €130/7 nights | €200/7 nights | €240/7 nights |
| Double or Twin Room Supplement | None | €100/7 nights | €120/7 nights |
| Additional night with breakfast | €59/night | €64/night | €73/night |
| Additional night with half-board including lunch | €84/night | €89/night | €98/night |
The price includes
The price does not include
Yoga, Pilates and Massage
Reservations required. Prices available on site.
Sauna
Sauna available every day at the end of the day. Provided by the Equestrian Centre.
Horse Boarding
Price per 24 hours, paddock only, including unlimited feed and hay
Low and Mid Season : 20 €
High Season : 27€
Accommodation
Bed and breakfast in the charming 3-star Gite du Centre Equestre, with swimming pool and sauna, located 150 meters from the equestrian center, a 10-minute drive from the beach, or 20 minutes by mountain bike via the cycle paths.
Accommodation available in single, double/twin or shared rooms (3-8 people max).
Meal
Lunches are country-style meals. They are taken in the company of the other riders of the week, either on the terrace by the pool, or in the countryside with our horses for the day's rides, if our students wish to meet up with the more experienced riders who have gone on a week-long loop ride.
Riders on half-board will find a wide choice of restaurants in Mimizan offering cuisine from all over the world.
Sharing dinner is also possible if you choose full board. Dinners are full meals, including drinks (one quarter bottle of wine per person), as well as coffee or tea at the end of the meal.
Access
Equestrian gîte, 55 route de Baleste, 40200 MIMIZAN, France.
How to get there?
Transfers available from/to Morcenx or Labouheyre train stations or from/to Bordeaux train station and airport.
Equipment
Riding gear to bring
- Riding pants (jogging pants or leggings) and tops
- Helmet, riding crop, protective vest (mandatory for cross-country)
- Ankle boots and chaps (avoid boots)
- Gourd
Personal belongings to bring
- Clothing for 1 week: underwear, socks, t-shirts and polo shirts, a sweater or fleece (the evenings are cool!)
- Waterproof and windproof
- Hat
- For the pool: pool towel, swimsuit, sunglasses, sunscreen
- Notebook and pen for taking notes
- Homeopathic Arnica
Equipment provided on site
- Bed linen and bath towel
Labels
Our center is doubly certified as an Equestrian Tourism Center and a French Riding School.
We have been running this program several times a year for over 30 years. These years of experience working with beginners have allowed us to develop a highly effective and accelerated method, enabling you to quickly gain confidence and satisfaction.
Have a question? Send us a message
By phone: +33 5 58 09 34 25 or +33 6 81 27 15 01
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