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DescriptionPyrenean horse breeders have always been moving their Merens and Castillon horses to the summer pastures in the mountains. This tradition is the guarantee of the authenticity, the agility and the temperament of both breeds.This event at the beginning of the summer is one of the most important of the Pyrenean culture and is the opportunity for traditional festivals. We invite you to share this great adventure with our Merens and Castillon horses among the herds. Technical Details
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ScheduleFridayHome of the riders in the late afternoon at the Hotel de la Tour in St Lizier, riders can transfer from the station of Foix to 17 hours. SaturdayWe get up very early to start with the herds to 7 hours. Traffic is blocked for us through the town of St Girons. We stop regularly in the mountain villages the flocks to rest and enjoy the small moments of music arranged for the occasion. We sleep in lodging near Bethmale valley famous for its famous cheese from the Pyrenees. SundayWe continue with the herd to the summer pastures of Campuls where we arrive about 12 hours. We participe to the traditional festival of transhumance pastoralists and meals while the flock is dispersed into the mountains before us. We bivouac in the circus of Campuls. MondayWe ride to the Col de la Core, then descend into the beautiful valley of Seix, we sleep in the Gîte of Aunat. TuesdayWe hike along the ridges of Courmariau, or we can admire the traditional barns mountains dominated by the mountain of Valier. Night in the Gîte "La Bernadole". WednesdayWe stay on the crest until the gîte of Biert, lost in the mountain. ThursdayWe return to St-Girons we crossed the first day. Transfer to riding horses. Overnight at the hotel "de la tour". FridayTransfert of the riders after breakfast. For more information, we are at your disposal Photos![]() ![]() ![]() | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||