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Hiking with a donkey - Between St Guilhem mountain, Vis river gorges and Larzac plateau
Chemin de St Jacques and trails of Larzac
5 days / 4 nights and 7 days / 6 nights
Located to the north of the Hérault department, the Seranne mountain is a real limestone barrier made up of chaos, rocky escarpments and narrow valleys. Characterized by a great diversity of landscapes, one discovers a Mediterranean type environment on its southern slope and the wide open spaces of the Larzac plateau in the North. Accompanied by a donkey, you leave with family or friends on the Way of St Jacques de Compostelle to discover and meet a backcountry rich in historical and natural heritage.
You will discover in particular the magnificent medieval village of St Guilhem le Désert, where you can visit the Abbey of Gelone (a UNESCO World Heritage Site).
Your hiking companion will carry your luggage and, at the end of the day, tired children. Undoubtedly, a great complicity will be born from these exchanges and will thus contribute to the success of your stay.
Formules proposées
Guided formula :
You will be accompanied by a local mountain guide (A.E.M). Knowing the massif like his pocket, he will be happy to share his passion and knowledge of the region with you.
Self guided formula :
You have an IGN card at 1/25000ème, your accommodation and meals are reserved by us.
The duration of the stages of this stay is calculated according to the rhythm of the children and donkeys (based on 3 km per hour), they require a good physical condition but do not present any major difficulties. Donkeys carry 40 kg of maximum luggage, i. e. about 1 donkey for 3 to 4 people. The reception takes place the evening before - night lodging and table d' hôtes.
Les temps forts du voyage
- the magnificent massifs of Seranne, the Monts de St Guilhem le Désert and Larzac.
- their wild character
- the complicity between the donkey and the children
- the feeling for children to experience their "first adventure".
L'avis des voyageurs
Hello,
Our hike went very well and we were delighted with it; us, the grandparents, and our two grandchildren aged 10 and 7.
The GPX tracks provided made it easy for us to follow the route; we really appreciated this, especially, of course, on the sections outside the GR or GRP.
The route and the landscapes are magnificent; we enjoyed them very much. However, the distances seemed rather longer than expected and the terrain was relatively difficult for young children who were experiencing this for the first time (the basic children's walking shoes from Decathlon were a bit inadequate...).
The accommodation and welcome were entirely satisfactory and sometimes even very pleasant.
Finally, it's clear that the donkey was a big plus for the children, who were sad to leave him behind... he also made it easier to interact with people and even attracted sympathy when we met others!
In short... we're ready to repeat the experience on a new route next spring!
Kind regards.
Martine
Hello,
YES, we are delighted with the experience we had with our donkey. The girls are still talking about it and regret that the trip was so short! What's more, we didn't really manage to get lost... it was almost like an initiation!
Everything went very well. The welcome the day before was excellent, as was the welcome at the various lodgings we stayed at each night.
We will definitely be doing it again.
Marilyn and I would like to thank you sincerely for your availability and trust.
See you soon,
Jean-Stéphane and the whole family
NIVEAU
Hikes adapted to the presence of children due to distances and differences in altitude. For the little ones, the donkey will also be there to make them do a small piece of road on its back.....
Le PROGRAMME
You will hike through the magnificent mountain ranges of Seranne, Monts de St Guilhem le Désert and Larzac at an average rate of 10 to 15 km per day (adapted to the rhythm and physical capacities of the children).
Hiking 4 days : stages of 10,9,12 and 12 km for a difference in altitude: from + 100 to + 450 m. Duration of the stages: between 3 and 4 hours.
Hiking 6 days : stages of 10,14,17,10,10,13 and 10 km for a difference in altitude: from + 50 to + 500 m. Duration of the stages: between 4 and 6 hours.
Possibilities also for stays of 3 or 5 days - on request.
Please note: the proposed hiking trips are the result of a close collaboration with our partners.
For any further information on these hiking trips and details of the stages, please contact us by clicking below:
PERIODS
From April to October
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| La prestation comprend |
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• Accommodation in gîte d' étape, bed and breakfast and local hotel * guided formula |
| La prestation ne comprend pas |
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• Personal expenditure • Comprehensive insurance (4,5%) |
VENIR EN TRAIN
We all know the impact of our car travels on the environment. Driving to the holidays location can produce a large amount of CO2 because of the long haul distance to get away...
Therefore, if low impact mobility interests you, Montpellier station, welcomes you. A bus or our minivan can take you to your accommodation.
Check your journey by train with SNCF or OUIGO and contact us for any further information.
Located to the north of the Hérault department, the Seranne mountain is a real limestone barrier made up of chaos, rocky escarpments and narrow valleys. Characterized by a great diversity of landscapes, one discovers a Mediterranean type environment on its southern slope and the wide open spaces of the Larzac plateau in the North. Accompanied by a donkey, you leave with family or friends on the Way of St Jacques de Compostelle to discover and meet a backcountry rich in historical and natural heritage.
You will discover in particular the magnificent medieval village of St Guilhem le Désert, where you can visit the Abbey of Gelone (a UNESCO World Heritage Site).
Your hiking companion will carry your luggage and, at the end of the day, tired children. Undoubtedly, a great complicity will be born from these exchanges and will thus contribute to the success of your stay.
Program
Hiking 4 days : stages of 10,9,12 and 12 km for a difference in altitude: from + 100 to + 450 m. Duration of the stages: between 3 and 4 hours.
Hiking 6 days : stages of 10,14,17,10,10,13 and 10 km for a difference in altitude: from + 50 to + 500 m. Duration of the stages: between 4 and 6 hours.
PERIODS
From April to October
Trip highlights
- the magnificent massifs of Seranne, the Monts de St Guilhem le Désert and Larzac.
- their wild character
- the complicity between the donkey and the children
- the feeling for children to experience their "first adventure".
Guided formula :
You will be accompanied by a local mountain guide (A.E.M). Knowing the massif like his pocket, he will be happy to share his passion and knowledge of the region with you.
Self guided formula :
You have an IGN card at 1/25000ème, your accommodation and meals are reserved by us.
The duration of the stages of this stay is calculated according to the rhythm of the children and donkeys (based on 3 km per hour), they require a good physical condition but do not present any major difficulties. Donkeys carry 40 kg of maximum luggage, i. e. about 1 donkey for 3 to 4 people. The reception takes place the evening before - night lodging and table d' hôtes.
Niveau
Hikes adapted to the presence of children due to distances and differences in altitude. For the little ones, the donkey will also be there to make them do a small piece of road on its back.....
Travel advisories
Hello,
Our hike went very well and we were delighted with it; us, the grandparents, and our two grandchildren aged 10 and 7.
The GPX tracks provided made it easy for us to follow the route; we really appreciated this, especially, of course, on the sections outside the GR or GRP.
The route and the landscapes are magnificent; we enjoyed them very much. However, the distances seemed rather longer than expected and the terrain was relatively difficult for young children who were experiencing this for the first time (the basic children's walking shoes from Decathlon were a bit inadequate...).
The accommodation and welcome were entirely satisfactory and sometimes even very pleasant.
Finally, it's clear that the donkey was a big plus for the children, who were sad to leave him behind... he also made it easier to interact with people and even attracted sympathy when we met others!
In short... we're ready to repeat the experience on a new route next spring!
Kind regards.
Martine
Hello,
YES, we are delighted with the experience we had with our donkey. The girls are still talking about it and regret that the trip was so short! What's more, we didn't really manage to get lost... it was almost like an initiation!
Everything went very well. The welcome the day before was excellent, as was the welcome at the various lodgings we stayed at each night.
We will definitely be doing it again.
Marilyn and I would like to thank you sincerely for your availability and trust.
See you soon,
Jean-Stéphane and the whole family
Slideshow
Slide 1 selected
| La prestation comprend |
|
• Accommodation in gîte d' étape, bed and breakfast and local hotel * guided formula |
| La prestation ne comprend pas |
|
• Personal expenditure • Comprehensive insurance (4,5%) |
COME BY TRAIN
We all know the impact of our car travels on the environment. Driving to the holidays location can produce a large amount of CO2 because of the long haul distance to get away...
Therefore, if low impact mobility interests you, Montpellier station, welcomes you. A bus or our minivan can take you to your accommodation.
Check your journey by train with SNCF or OUIGO and contact us for any further information.
Guided formula :
You will be accompanied by a local mountain guide (A.E.M). Knowing the massif like his pocket, he will be happy to share his passion and knowledge of the region with you.
Self guided formula :
You have an IGN card at 1/25000ème, your accommodation and meals are reserved by us.
The duration of the stages of this stay is calculated according to the rhythm of the children and donkeys (based on 3 km per hour), they require a good physical condition but do not present any major difficulties. Donkeys carry 40 kg of maximum luggage, i. e. about 1 donkey for 3 to 4 people. The reception takes place the evening before - night lodging and table d' hôtes.
Niveau
Hikes adapted to the presence of children due to distances and differences in altitude. For the little ones, the donkey will also be there to make them do a small piece of road on its back.....