Pleasure for the eyes and the palate, this horseback ride in the Black Perigord offers the rider: its varied landscapes and its sumptuous castles. A warm welcome will be reserved for you for this authentic week on horseback.

Cap Rando Selection : Trips organized by Cap Rando partners
Type
Circular Inn to Inn trail ride
Comfort
In 2-3 person bedrooms, single bedrooms with supplement
Level
Level 3 :You must be able to walk, trot, canter and gallop outdoor

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On horseback in the Black Perigord in Dordogne "Perigord Noir": it dominates the valleys of the Véere and the Dordogne. It owes its name to its important afforestation, and to the widespread presence of the holm oak with dense, dark and persistent foliage: very abundant in the Sarlat region. The valley of the seductive Dordogne tells us the story of an entire Périgord, century after century. Limeuil, Saint Cyprien, Domme and Sarlat are the highlights of a prestigious carillon. Pleasure for the eyes and the palate, this hike offers the rider: varied landscapes and sumptuous castles. In the heart of the Perigord Noir, a warm welcome will be reserved to the riders for this authentic week on horseback.

Itinerary
Programme intro

PERIGORD HORSEBACK TRAIL RIDE
INDICATIVE ITINERARY *

Day 1: Welcome at the end of the afternoon, directly at the guesthouse. For non-motorized riders, meeting at Bergerac train station.

rando a cheval dans le PerigordDay 2: After breakfast, presentation and allocation of the horses to the Château de Bannes (private 15th century castle which dominates the Couze valley. You can discover the magnificent landscaped garden, with its lakes and its waterfall, as well as its exterior architecture). Departure around 10:30 am. Crossing the bastide town of Lalinde. You then follow the canal to your picnic, in the village of Mauzac on the right bank of the Dordogne. In the afternoon, arrive in Limeuil, a former fishing port located at the confluence of the Dordogne and Vézère rivers. Dinner and overnight in guest rooms or at the hotel.
rando a cheval Perigord
Day 3: After crossing woods and forests, you picnic on the banks of the Dordogne, near St Cyprien, a village clinging to the side of a hill. In the afternoon, you take the direction of Castelnaud la Chapelle, partly along a medieval path starting from the castle of Tayac. You leave the horses in the evening in the Ceou Valley. Dinner and overnight in guest rooms or at the hotel.

randonnee cheval PerigordDay 4: Morning visit of Castelnaud castle, its 12th century Chapel, and its Middle Age war museum. It dominates the Dordogne valley and offers a magnificent panorama of the sites of Beynac, Marqueyssac and Roque Gageac. You set off on horseback from the Ceou valley, a crystal clear river, to ride up the hillsides, and then descend to the Dordogne valley. Your picnic awaits you at the foot of a windmill, in the Bastide of Domme. From the promontory of the medieval city, the view embraces the Dordogne valley from Cingle de Montfort in the east to Beynac in the west. In the afternoon, you will return to the Dordogne valley to reach Vitrac: evening stage for the horses. You will drive to the city of Sarlat, a surprisingly preserved medieval city with its narrow streets and half-timbered houses. Dinner and overnight in guest rooms or at the hotel.
randonnée équestre Perigord
Day 5: Stage on horseback only in the morning. Crossing the town of Sarlat on horseback, then you reach the castle of Campagnac for the picnic. The afternoon is free and will allow you to stroll through the lively alleys of Sarlat: capital of Périgord Noir, city of art and history, one of the most beautiful cities in Europe! It offers its visitors a rich architecture dating from the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. Possibility of a guided tour of the city in the afternoon or at night after the meal. Dinner and overnight in guest rooms or at the hotel.

randoa cheval dans le PerigordDay 6: To reach the village of Meyrals, you cross chestnut forests, from where you can see the castle of Puymartin. Visit of the castle, a 12th century residence, destroyed in the 14th century, then rebuilt in the 15th century. You will have lunch for lunch at the foot of the church in the village of Meyrals. In the afternoon you join Audrix, which offers a magnificent panorama over the Vézère valley. Dinner and overnight in guest rooms or at the hotel.

Day 7: In the morning, you descend into the Vézère valley to reach LimeuiL. You continue along the Dordogne, towards Cadouin. The picnic awaits you near the Cadouin abbey. Visit after the picnic of the 12th century abbey church and its cloister with 15th century ornaments. In the afternoon, you pass through the forest of La Bessede, the most important massif in Périgord. You take the time to discover the village of Molière, a 12th century bastide. Return to the castle of Bannes. Transfer. Dinner and overnight in guest rooms or at the hotel.

Day 8: After breakfast, departure or transfer to Bergerac train station.

* Indicative itinerary that can may be changed if necessary.

MEETING/DEPARTURE

MEETING:
Saturday evening. Possible transfer from Bergerac train station (6 p.m.). From Bergerac train station: shuttle or taxi to the train station.

DEPARTURE:
Saturday morning after breakfast. Possible transfer to Bergerac train station (departure at 9 am). To Bergerac airport: shuttle or taxi from the train station to the airport.

BERGERAC TRANSFER RATES:
Bergerac train station transfer: 20 € per person round trip, to be paid directly on site.

TARIF DES TRANSFERTS:

20 € par personne aller-retour, à payer directement sur place.

Riding

RIDING LEVEL: :randonnée à cheval Périgord
You must be able to walk, posting trot, posting canter outdoor on open spaces, being able to stay several hours on horseback, galloping over long distances, knowing how to control your horse in an open environment. Maximum weight: 95kg.

GROUPS:
5 to 10 riders + the guide.

GUIDE & ASSISTANT:
A qualified English speaking guide and an assistant ensuring the preparation of midday meals and luggage transfers with an assistance vehicle.

HORSES:rando à cheval Périgord

Mostly crosses of Arabian horses / paint horses used to trail riding.

TACK:
Comfortable trail ride saddles with saddle bags.

Comfort

ACCOMMODATIONchambres
Comfortable hotels and guesthouses, 2 person bedrooms. Single bedroom available with supplement.
 

MEALS:a cheval dans le Perigord
cap rando a cheval dans le PerigordDinners are taken every evening at the restaurant or at the guest house table. At noon, an assistant prepares copious buffets.

LUGGAGE TRANSFERS: 

Provided by an assistant with a minibus.

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Rates
Infos tarif

2024 PRICE / PER PERSON:
2060 € in 2 person bedrooms 
Single bedroom supplement: 440 €
Return transfers from/to Bergerac train station: 20 € return per person to be paid directly on site.
Booking fees: 15 €

THE PRICE INCLUDES:
Horse and tack rental, guide, assistant, accommodation, all meals, financial bond for your payments by our travel agent guarantee.

THE PRICE DOESN'T INCLUDE:
Individual insurance, drinks, visits, drinks out of lunches, wine tastings (about 11€), visits, tips, transfers from/to Bergerac train station, all that is not indicated in "the price includes".

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GUEST REVIEWS
Danielle (France)

Les grands vins de Bordeaux à cheval avec Cap Rando: un vrai dépaysement toujours avec les meilleures prestations accueil, encadrement, hébergement, cavalerie, intendance, guides, sécurité, … j adhère ! Et toujours les excellents conseils et services de Cap Rando, des vrais pros !