Hideaway in France - gîtes in the Pyrénées near Carcassonne

Horseriding / Equestrianism

Local stables for riding in the Pyrenees.

L'Enclos nestles in the foothills of the Pyrénées and the surrounding countryside is magnificent for riding, cycling or walking. Here are a selection of our local stables and brief details of the facilities they offer.

Lac de Montbel (10 mins from us)

Promenades à cheval - Philippe Labeda, Leran

This centre offers everything from 15 minute pony treks (alongside Lake Montbel) to multiple day mountain tours on horseback. Philippe has a range of good quality horses, and uses English style saddles. Riding hats are available, but the lowest age allowed is 7 years.
Costs range from €3 for a 15 minute pony trek, to €15 for a 1 hour trek, and €70 for a full day (2005 prices).
Philippe also has a website (in French only)

Dun (10 mins)

Ferme de la barre, Engravies

La barre offer treks and longer rides through the foothills for more experienced riders. Generally trips are an hour or more, and they can provide multi-day tours to the Cathar chateaux on horseback and guided local tours through our nearby countryside.

Mirepoix (20 mins)

Centre de randonnees - Appaloosa evasion, Villautou

Appaloosa specialises in full day tours during the Summer months, and also runs initiation course for children.
Costs range from €12 for an introductory 90 minute session, to €32 for a full day trek, (2005 prices).

Foix (30 mins)

Saint Martin de Caralp, 'Cantegril' Equestrian centre

This centre offers hacking out in small groups on treks of 1 to 4 hours duration. For the more advanced, there is a a covered menage and cross country course and the centre also offers lessons in everything from beginners initiation to advanced jumping and dressage. Costs are about €15 per hour, or €40 for half a day hacking. Prices for lessons depend on what is being covered.

Brassac, 'Les Criniers d'Arinac'

A less sophisticated centre, Les Criniers offers hacks of 1hr, 2hr and half-day, or full day hacks including packed or full restaurant lunch. Prices range from about €15 for a one hour hack, to €60 for a full day with gastronomic lunch!