Behind the coast, the hills rise quickly: olive terraces, oak forests, the first peaks of the Alps and, below, the whole bay from Antibes to Italy. A partner stable in the hills takes you there on horseback, for an hour or a morning, at a pace set by the least experienced rider, with a view of the sea that no road reaches.
I meet you at the stable or drive you there, and the rest of the day is a village with me: Saint-Paul-de-Vence, Tourrettes-sur-Loup or Gourdon, lunch in the hills, and the coast at the end of the afternoon. A day that suits families, riders who want to see something other than a ring, and anyone who wants the Riviera without a crowd.
How I arrange it
The ride
One to three hours in the hills with the stable's guides, on horses chosen for each rider's level; beginners welcome, children from the age the stable sets.
The village
After the ride, a hilltop village with me: Saint-Paul-de-Vence and its galleries, Tourrettes-sur-Loup and its violets, or Gourdon above the Loup gorges.
The day
A full day with the vehicle, €750 per group for my part, pickup at your hotel, lunch booked in the hills.
Good to know
- Price on request: the ride is quoted and invoiced by the stable according to the number of riders and the duration; my guiding day is €750 per group.
- Subject to the stable's availability and the weather; rides are cancelled in strong wind or storms and moved to another day.
- Helmets are provided by the stable; closed shoes and long trousers are required.
- Riders' weight and age limits are set by the stable and confirmed with your request.
Frequently asked questions
Do we need to be experienced riders?
No. The stable adapts the horses and the route to the group, from first-timers to confident riders. Tell me the level of each rider and I pass it on.
Can the ride be combined with the sea?
Yes: a morning in the hills on horseback, then the coast in the afternoon, Villefranche or Antibes, with a swim if the season allows.
Compose your days
Two lines are enough to start: your dates, your party, and the experiences that tempt you.