Characteristics

Duration: 8 days / 7 nights / 6 days on horseback
4 days in the mountains and 2 days on the Landes ocean beaches.
Optional extension: 4 days in the Basque Country

Age admittance: Ages 17 to 77
Maximum weight allowed: 85 kg/187 lbs!

Level required: You will need to have good control of your mount at all three gaits outdoors, i.e. gallop 3 level in France or intermediate in other countries, experience in trail riding and good physical condition in order to be able to stay in the saddle for 6 to 7 hours some days.

Daily mileage: 30 à 35 km/day

Group size: Maximum 9 people Minimum departure 4 riders or 3 riders with a supplement of €200 per person.

Monitoring and Safety rules: Our hikes are led by expert mountain guides. With their extensive knowledge of the region, they will ensure your complete safety regardless of the weather conditions.

Program

From Bordeaux to Mimizan

We provide group transfers from/to main transport hubs :-

Bordeaux «Merignac International airport» and «Saint Jean SNCF railway station

Group Transfer to Saint Etienne de Baïgorry

Night Visit of Saint Jean Pied-de-Port

Dinner at a downtown typical Basque restaurant (Not included in the price)

Night at a 3* B&B or a 2* hotel (“Manechenea”)

From Saint Etienne de Baïgorry to Banca

08:00 Breakfast

10:00 Getting started. Visiting the famous village of Saint Etienne de Baïgorry (horseback).

The aim is to reach the top of Monhoa Mt with a magnificent 360° view on the Aldudes valley and the Ocean

The goal is reaching the highest farm of the Aldudes valley “Espila”. Then we drive down to spend the 1rst night in Hotel Erregina

From Banca via Roncevaux to Lindus and Urepel

08:00 Breakfast

10:00 Getting started. The ridge between France and Spain: the longest and the most breathtaking trail of the whole week.

14:00 Lunch in the wild in Spain

18:30 Arrival to Urepel, a picturesque village in the Aldudes Valley

Secound Night at the “Erreguina Hotel” (Banca)

From the Aldudes Valley to Banca

08:00 Breakfast

10:30 Getting started. Time to discover the traditional life of the Basque people

Lunch Tasting local cuisine and food

14:30 Climbing Harguibel Mt. Enjoy the magnificent view of Spain’s virgin forests

Dinner Fresh trout from the Banca Valley River

Third Night at the “Erreguina Hotel” (Banca)

From Banca via Ispeguy and Erratzu (Spain) to Lesperon

08:00 Breakfast

10:00 Getting started. Descending to Elhorrieta Pass. Discovery of “Kromlech“ prehistoric graves. View on the Aldudes valley, Spain and the Ocean. Descending to Ispéguy

12:30 Lunch at a typical Spanish restaurant

15:30 Descending the path of smugglers from Ispéguy to Erratzu, the first border town

17:30 Town visit (horseback). The mountain part is officially over. Group transfer to the Atlantic Coast

20:30 Dinner on the way to Mimizan.

3 Nights in the Guest House with an 11×7 m swimming pool, an outdoors lounge and a sheltered dining zone in closest proximity (Mimizan)

Lesperon – Contis – Bias – Mimizan

New rythm: from one of the biggest forests to one of the longest coastlines in Europe, spoil and indulge yourself with a long gallop on the white sandy beach of New Aquitaine. Depending on the tide, we can also stay longer in the night to admire a superb sunset.

Last day dinner will be served at one of the nicest restaurant of Mimizan (seafood and traditional local meal)

Departure

Get packed. Group transfer to the Int’l Airport of Bordeaux. Depending on the traffic, a stop in Bordeaux downtown is possible

Dates 2026

From April to September (this tour can be arranged on any date for a group of 8 people, subject to availability).

03 au 10 May
17 au 24 May
31 May au 07 June
14 au 21 June
28 June au 05 July
06 au 13 September
20 au 27 September
04 au 11 October

Prices

Period	Mid season (May-June-September-October)	High season (July)
Rider Rate in Shared Room	1769 €/pers.	1799 €/pers.
Single room supplement	240 €/pers.	240 €/pers.
Double or double Twin room supplement	120 €/pers.	120 €/pers.

GROUP PROMO: 30% reduction for the 6th rider of a group

The price includes

The ride as described in the program, starting from 4 riders

Shared room accommodation

Full board except for the first dinner in Saint Jean Pied de Port

Supervision by qualified professionals (Equestrian Tourism Guide or equivalent)

The price does not include

The first meal during the visit to St Jean-Pied-de-Port

Transfers to/from the SNCF train station and airport

Individual insurance

Cancellation insurance

Accomodation

Accommodation is in charming guesthouses or 2-star hotels, depending on the stage of the journey. One night will be spent in a mountain gîte in a shared room.

Shared rooms are for 3 to 5 people.

First night – Charming house Amestoia or Hotel Manechenea in St Etienne de Baïgorry

2nd, 3rd and 4th nights at the Erreguina Family Hotel in Banca. High-altitude farm for horses in Espila

5th, 6th and 7th nights – Charming cottage, equestrian center Marina

Holiday cottage*** in Mimizan

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Meals

Lunch and dinner are prepared by the guesthouses or hotels where the riders are staying. For our picnics, we always prioritize local products.

Access

Equestrian accommodation, 55 route de Baleste, 40200 MIMIZAN, France
How do I get there?
Or Bordeaux airport or train station

Departure from Mimizan around 12:30 pm on Sunday, then from Bordeaux at 2:00 pm, stopping either at the train station or the airport. Arrival in Saint-Étienne-de-Baïgorry is on Sunday evening.

Equipment

Riding matters to be planned

Riding breeches and top
Helmet, protective vest (mandatory for cross-country)
Breast boots and chaps (avoid riding boots)
Riding crop (optional but recommended)
Water bottle

Personal Items to Pack

Regular clothing for the duration of your stay: Underwear, socks, t-shirts and polo shirts, a sweater or fleece (the evenings are cool!)
For the Pool: Pool Towel, Swimsuit, Sunglasses, Sunscreen
Notebook and Pen for Taking Notes

Equipment provided on site

Bed linen and towels

Equestrian Center Marina

Cavalry & Equipment of the Marina Equestrian Centre

Access to the Equestrian Centre in Mimizan

Transfers

Our Guest Houses

Mountain

Horseback Riding in the Pyrenean mountains : Basque country and Atlantic beaches – 2026