We have been proposing hikes with pack
donkey's since 1995. We offer two possibilities either you
can be accompanied by Stéphane a professional "accompagnateur
en montagne" who will fascinate you with the tales he has
to tell or you can hire a donkey and explore at your own rhythm.
We are members of the "Federation
Nationale Anes et Randonnées" which groups together
many of the professionnals in France proposing hikes with pack
donkey's and who commit themselves to a charter of quality.
Guided
Hikes
You can be accompanied by Stéphane a
qualified guide since 1988 who will share with you his experience
in hiking and his knowledge of the mountains. You'll discover
the secrets and wonders of our high mountain pastures as you
climb up along the trails of the Sixt Fer à Cheval
nature reserve. Stéphane will take care of everything
so you can relax and enjoy yourself in complete safety. You
can simply take a day trip or one of our longer itineraries
from 2 to 6 days. Nights are spent either in a mountain refuge
or in tents, the choice is yours. Please ask for further details.
Hiring a Donkey
If you feel confident enough you
can go off on your own adventures without a guide. We will provide
you with an itinerary and we can also reserve your accommodation
in refuges. Before you keave we will spend the necessary time
with you showing you hom to handle your donkey (all of our donkeys
are very experienced and problems are extremely rare). You can
go off on a simple day trip or chose from 2 to 6 days itineraries
(longer if you wish). These hikes will take you into the heart
of the Sixt Fer à Cheval nature reserve through the high
mountain pastures with nights in the mountain refuges or in
a tent. It is the perfect way to hike at your own rhythm without
carrying all your equipment and is great way to introduce children
to hiking. You may also choose to be accompanied by an "accompagnateur
en montagne just for the first day or two of your hike if you
are a little hesitant about handling the donkey or following
the itinerary.
