Arrive at the farm in Granes in the afternoon where you meet your horse and have an orientation and description of the ride. Dinner and overnight at the center.
Our Randonnée Liberté trip was fabulous: excellent horses, gorgeous scenery including medieval castles, enchanting towns, delightful countryside, woods, mountains and more. The proprietors of the gites and chambres d'hôte where we stayed were hospitable, personable and served up wonderful French country cuisine including superb picnic lunches which we relished in a variety of picturesque locations. I highly recommend this trip for those who seek a special adventure and appreciate setting their own pace - we took our time where we pleased and, when we wanted to gallop, we were not constrained by any less daring or less capable riders, as can happen with an unknown group. The only caveat I'd voice is that those who choose the Randonée Liberté must be quite comfortable with the responsibility of caring for their own horses, and commensurate riders who can manage to handle a map, compass, written directions and reins without three hands!
Kathryn Klein - September 2013
