Vosges Star Rides (Sun - Sat. 7 days/6 nights)

Day 1: Arrival in the afternoon/evening (between 18:00 and 20:00). Let us spoil you culinary with a typical Alsatian dinner.

Day 2: First ride in the surrounding forests. Get to know the hilly landscape of Alsace from horseback. The route takes you over the magnificent Champ de Feu plateau to the village of Hohwald. You will pass the La Grande Bellevue lookout point. This clearing in the middle of the forest, which offers a wide view of the Vosges, looks like something out of a fairy tale. Here you can easily imagine the origin of legends and elves. The ride continues through a legendary area. In between, you will take a break at a rustic farm, where you can taste regional delicacies and enjoy Alsatian hospitality (or have a picnic). Riding and enjoying, typically French!

After lunch, you will continue your ride to one of the most beautiful waterfalls, the Nideck waterfall. Near the castle ruin of the same name, you will enter the land of fairy tales.

Day 3: Today's riding day also takes you to the mountains of the Vosges. After breakfast, the ride will take you towards Rotlach, an area known for its deer. With a little luck, you will be able to spot some deer. Depending on the weather, lunch will be served between the ruins of a former castle. In the afternoon, the ride will take you through forest areas to Neuntelstein. This rock with its rugged walls is particularly popular with climbers and offers a fantastic view of the Alsatian plain.

Day 4: Strengthened by breakfast, today's destination is the Coin Perdu, the so-called “lost corner”. Around 30 menhirs stand here lined up in a circle. This formation is still a mystery.

After lunch, we will head towards the Heidenkopf, a mountain that is 787 meters high. Here, too, there is a fantastic view of the valleys and villages of the Vosges. Enjoy this before a final gallop takes you back to the equestrian center.

Day 5: Today you will ride to the Serva waterfall. From the top, paths lead down to the village of Natzwiller. Planted paths lead idyllically through the mountains, offering wonderful 360° panoramic views of the surrounding mountains. You will have a picnic lunch at the top of the Pfriemenkopf hill before returning to the equestrian center.

Day 6: Today you will have a last ride: you will ride towards the plateaus of Haute Lachamps and Bas Lachamp, which offer a beautiful panorama of the surrounding area, well worth a photo stop! This place is ideal for a picnic lunch. Afterwards, we will climb up the mountain St. Jean, which is located opposite the Perreux pass. A short gallop will take you to the summit, from where you will have a wonderful 360° panoramic view of the surrounding mountains. We will then continue through the pine forest to the hilltop before returning to the farm.

Day 7: Departure after breakfast.

Weekend program (Fri - Sun, 3 days/2 nights)

Friday: Arrival until about 7 p.m. and dinner together.

Saturday: At around 9 a.m., you will meet at the equestrian center and go to the pasture to choose a suitable horse. You will get ready for an exciting ride through the forests and plateaus of the Vosges. The groups will either be kept completely separate or two guides will go with them so that all riders get their money's worth, according to their riding level. Lunch will be taken together at the equestrian center. Just try the regional specialties, especially the well-known Alsatian wine. In the afternoon you will go on a second ride. Dinner and overnight stay at the equestrian center.

Sunday: After breakfast, you will meet at the equestrian center to choose a suitable riding horse. Today you will ride in different areas than the day before. Lunch will be served at the equestrian center. After the second ride, departure will take place (around 6 p.m.). Riding time is 4-5 hours daily.

Trail ride

1st day: Arrival by 5 p.m. with dinner together and getting to know the riding group and riding guide.

2nd day: Today you will get to know the horses at the riding center and a suitable four-legged partner will be found for the next few days. Lunch at the riding center. In the afternoon you will ride in the direction of Steige. Here you will visit a schnapps distillery. The owner will tell you about the region's spirits with as much humor as love. Overnight stay at the equestrian center.

Day 3: You leave the equestrian center and ride towards Liepvre. You will ride through the mountains and enjoy magnificent views of the Alsatian plain. After lunch, you will ride past the ruins of Frankenbourg Castle. Visit to a distillery. Overnight stay in an apartment in Liepvre.

4th day: After breakfast, you will leave the mountainous area and head for the Alsatian vineyards. You will ride along the wine route, not far from Riquewhir and Hunawhir, which, with their pretty half-timbered houses, are among the most beautiful villages in France. You will also pass the most famous castle in Alsace: the Haut Koenigsbourg. Arrival in Ribeauvillé, an old medieval town that has managed to preserve its ramparts and castles. Overnight stay in Ribeauvillé.

5th day: You continue your ride on the wine route, passing through small villages such as Kintzheim, Dambach la-Ville, Mittelbergheim... There is also the opportunity to visit a wine cellar. Overnight stay in a holiday apartment in St. Pierre.

6th day: After breakfast, you will visit a brewery. You will ride near Mont St. Odile. It is a mysterious place, where a 10.5-kilometre-long pagan wall was built. At the top of the mountain is the monastery of St. Odile. According to legend, Odile, who was blind from birth, regained her sight after wiping her eyes with water from the monastery spring. Overnight stay at the riding centre.

7th day: Departure after breakfast

Subject to change!