2-hour horseback ride on the Bénou plateau

Discover our horseback riding "La Forestière" to escape for 2 hours into the wilderness.

This excursion is aimed both at beginners who wish to learn the basics of climbing in an idyllic setting and at experienced riders wanting to experience an unforgettable moment on horseback in the mountains. This is a recreational riding adventure accessible to all. Your children can also accompany you on the back of a donkey or a pony. It is an ideal experience to share with the family.

Our guide and our equestrian tourism guide will be there to accompany you and supervise you throughout the hike. They will share with you their equestrian experience and their knowledge of the surrounding area.

Horseback on magnificent Hispanic-Arabs, you will set off to discover the Bénou plateau towards the Marie-Blanque pass . This walk at the foot of the spectacular Rock of Aran and the superb Lazerque Ridges has many surprises in store for you, between its incredible panoramas and its prehistoric remains .

We provide you with the necessary equipment for the horse. Remember to take clothing suitable for riding (pants, sneakers or boots) and the weather.

We will meet you at our stables in Bilhères, one of the towns in the Ossau valley, 40 minutes from Pau. You will be able to get to know our team as soon as you arrive. They will then introduce you to the horses that will accompany you on your hike. You can learn how to take care of it. You will brush them and your instructor will show you how to saddle and prepare them. Then, it's your turn to equip yourself and it will finally be time to leave!

On horseback and let's go!

Horse riding enthusiasts, beginners or accustomed riders, saddle up for an unforgettable day of riding! It is also an ideal activity if you want to have a first experience on horsebackand explore the mountain ranges of the Pyrenees.

This is a perfect opportunity to share a family day in outdoors. We also have nice donkeys and ponies for your children. They will therefore be able to have a frame in their size to live this experience in complete peace and comfort. All the horses of our cavalry know the surroundings well, they are calm and close to humans. You will love them. You can learn how to take care of it with our monitor.
He will explain how to take care of your horse and show you how to prepare him. This will allow you to get to know your mount better, with whom you will spend the rest of the day. If this is your first experience on horseback, don't worry, we will do everything to ensure that you have complete confidence with this animal.

Then it will be time to get on horseback and set off to explore the sublime Bénou plateau in the company of your guide. He knows the surroundings like the back of his hand and will take you to breathtaking landscapes. Enough to make your adventure unique! You can adapt the itinerary with him before your departure in order to personalize it according to your wishes. In any case, this hike in the middle of the mountains of the Ossau valley on the Col de Marie-Blanque road will be incredible. Between the Rock of Aran and the Lazerque Ridges, you will be able to contemplate panoramas, each more beautiful than the other. This will also be an opportunity to discover the cromichers installed by prehistoric men.

Meet in Bilhères at our center from where you will depart. We are only 40 minutes drive from the town of Pau.

All the equipment for taking care of the horses and riding will be made available to you by us. You will only need to dress in pants and a pair of boots or sneakers.

What are you waiting for to experience an exceptional day on horsebackbetween the mountains?