In summary
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Sports
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Duration7 days
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LevelBeginner
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DestinationHaute-Corse / Bastia
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AgeFrom the age of 18
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CO₂-Emissions147.54 kg CO2
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Type of stayIn a group
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Languages
French
In a few words
The highlights
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The program is specially designed for beginner riders.
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Reliable horses suited to your skill level
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Discovering Corsican nature on horseback
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Sport
Level
Horseback riding
The expert's opinion
This horseback riding tour in Corsica is suitable for beginner riders or families wishing to discover the joys of horseback riding together. Being comfortable at all three gaits is a plus for this trip. Good general fitness is necessary, as we will be spending an average of 4 to 5 hours in the saddle each day.
Children aged 10 and over are welcome if they are in good physical condition.
Rider weight: If your weight is over 90 kg, please contact us before registering.
In figures
Horseback riding
- Average duration/day: 4h30
Management
You will be accompanied by qualified equestrian tourism guides and leaders (GTE and ATE). Deeply in love with Corsica, they will be eager to help you discover all the island's beauty and share some interesting stories!
As the equestrian center is also a training center, trainees may be required to supervise hikes or stays, either independently or with a qualified supervisor.
Program
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Arrival in Corsica
- Transportation Minibus - 01h - 58km
- Accommodation Mobile home
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner included
Airport pick-up at Bastia between 5 pm and 6 pm and transfer to the equestrian center (approximately a 1-hour drive). Check into your room, then meet the team and the rest of the group for a welcome drink . Dinner together and overnight stay in a mobile home at the equestrian center.
Day 1 -
Arena session and horseback ride
- Activity Horseback riding
- Duration of the activity 4h
- Accommodation Mobile home
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
This morning, after your first night in Corsica, you'll meet the rest of the group for a varied breakfast before heading to the stables around 9:00 AM. You'll be introduced to the horses and get ready . Your equestrian holiday begins with an introductory session in the arena . This session will allow you to get acquainted with your mount and find your balance. Lunch will be at the equestrian center or you can enjoy a picnic in the countryside. In the afternoon, you'll set off for your first ride out into the open. This is a chance to begin appreciating the Corsican landscape. Dinner and overnight stay at the equestrian center.
Day 2 -
Horse riding and riding lessons
- Activity Horseback riding
- Duration of the activity 4h
- Accommodation Mobile home
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
After breakfast, you'll meet your horse and prepare it with the help of the team. This morning, you have the option of another session in the arena or a longer trail ride. A great opportunity to continue building your confidence. Enjoy a lunch featuring local flavors at the equestrian center. This afternoon, you'll all head out for a ride through the Corsican maquis. Your outing will be punctuated by the fragrant aromas of the maquis. Return to the equestrian center in the late afternoon. Dinner and overnight stay at the equestrian center.
Day 3 -
Free day
- Accommodation Mobile home
- Breakfast included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner included
Today we have a free day. We can choose to relax at the center or go to Corte. Several options are available: visiting the old town of Corte, its museum, going for a hike, swimming in the river, or taking the train to Ajaccio or Calvi.
We all meet at the center around 7pm to spend the evening. Dinner and overnight stay at the equestrian center.
Day 4 -
Full day horseback riding
- Activity Horseback riding
- Duration of the activity 5h
- Accommodation Mobile home
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
Today you're ready for a full-day ride through the heart of the Boziu region . In this pastoral area, you'll encounter flocks of sheep and goats roaming freely. The Boziu is unique in that it has preserved the tradition of polyphonic singing in a particularly vibrant way. Lunch will be at a family-run farm inn, where you'll receive a warm welcome. Afterwards, you'll remount your horse and continue your ride. You'll head to the equestrian center, arriving in the late afternoon. Dinner will be at the equestrian center, and you'll spend the night in a mobile home.
Day 5 -
Horseback riding and river swimming
- Activity Horseback riding
- Duration of the activity 5h
- Accommodation Mobile home
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
This morning, you prepare your horses for your last day in the saddle. Your route takes you to the hills overlooking the banks of the Tavignano River. You ride to a watering hole where you stop for a picnic. Weather permitting, a swim is possible . Then you prepare your horses to head back to the equestrian center. Arrival is expected in the late afternoon. You give your horses one last check-up before returning them to their paddocks. This evening, you have dinner together as a group for the last time . It's an opportunity to reflect on our progress since the beginning of the week and share experiences. Overnight stay in a mobile home at the equestrian center.
Day 6 -
End of stay - Departure
- Transportation Minibus - 01h - 58km
- Breakfast included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
After your last night at the equestrian center, you'll wake up and have breakfast before departing. You'll leave the equestrian center around 9:30 am for Bastia airport (approximately a 1-hour journey). Plan for a return flight no earlier than 11:30 am.
Day 7
Note
The itinerary of our programs is provided for informational purposes only. It may be subject to modifications or adjustments based on technical criteria, safety requirements, or prevailing weather conditions. In such cases, only the program leaders are authorized to make the necessary decisions.
Accommodation
Accommodation is in mobile homes throughout the stay (comprising 3 or 4 bedrooms). Adjacent to the equestrian center, they are situated on the hillside offering views of the horse paddocks and the surrounding mountains.
Access
Return transfers from Bastia airport or Corte train station are included in the price of your stay. For private transfers outside of the group transfer schedule, or if you require a vehicle to travel independently from the airport to the equestrian center: €50 per trip (please contact us).
Go to the starting point
🚂 Tourist train: Bastia - Corte (105 minutes): approximately €10 per person. Then a free shuttle to the equestrian center.
🚌 Round-trip transfer between the airport and the city center:
- On the outbound journey : meet outside the airport at the arrivals gate; a white Fiat Ducato will be waiting for you for a group transfer scheduled between 5 pm and 6 pm. You must arrive at Bastia airport before 5 pm.
- On the return journey : departure from the equestrian center is scheduled between 9am and 10am. A return flight should be booked no earlier than 11:30am.
In case of arrival or departure outside of group transfer times, a private transfer can be arranged, or a car can be made available in the airport parking lot (Hertz parking lot), in order to reach the equestrian center independently.
🚌 Airport shuttle - Bastia City Centre, approximately every 1 hour 30 minutes, duration 25 minutes: €10 / person / trip.
Price details
The price includes
- Horseback riding as described in the program
- Supervision by a qualified guide and provision of equipment
- Luggage transport every day
- Accommodation in a shared mobile home near the equestrian center
- Full board (including drinks) from dinner on Day 1 to breakfast on Day 7 (excluding lunch on Day 4)
- Return transfers from Bastia airport or Corte train station
The price does not include
- Transportation to the meeting point
- Lunch on the free day of day 4
- Optional visits
- A mandatory FFE rider's license is required (annual insurance: €50 or a "green" card valid for 30 days: €15, to be requested when booking).
- Shuttle: Airport - Bastia City Center: €10 per person
- Train: Bastia station - Corte station: €10 per person
- Tips and personal expenses
Options
- Flex fare and insurance
Practical information
Specific formalities
Specifics
Before your departure, check with the embassy or consulate regarding the entry and stay requirements for your destination country. You can also find this information on the France Diplomatie website ( https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/dossiers-pays/ ).
In the case of flights with stopovers operated by different airlines, also check the entry requirements of the countries you are transiting through.
It is your responsibility to ensure you are in compliance, particularly regarding the validity of your identity documents (for example, some countries require your passport to be valid for at least six months after your return) , visa requirements, necessary vaccinations, and health recommendations. And don't forget to consider any customs restrictions and other potential requirements of your destination or transit country.
ℹ️ Information may change up to the departure date, remember to regularly check official websites.
Equipment
Equipment provided on site
- High-quality touring and all-purpose saddles
- Saddlebags and panniers for your gear for the day
- Helmets can be borrowed from the equestrian center.
Equipment to bring
- Helmet ( mandatory )
- Sleeping bag
- Pillowcase
- Cap
- Sunglasses
- Bath towel
- Personal toiletry kit
- Headlamp or flashlight
- Gourd
Clothing to bring
- Riding trousers
- T-shirts for horseback riding (long sleeves are preferable: the trails are sometimes very narrow, and there are many bushes and brambles)
- Windproof and waterproof jacket
- Swimsuit and towel
- Change of clothes and warm clothes for the evening
- Comfortable and waterproof walking shoes or riding boots
- Chaps or mini-chaps
They traveled with us
They traveled with us
Meryl
- 32 ans
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august 2025
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Hello Meryl,
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We are sorry that your trip to Corsica was marred by these distressing events, even though you were not directly involved in the falls.
We have had a thorough review with our partner. It appears that these accidents, while regrettable, stem from unforeseen circumstances inherent to the nature of outdoor riding and the horses' instincts. Please be assured that the safety and well-being of the horses remain the center's top priority, despite your concerns regarding the prioritization of these issues.
We regret that the compensation offer sent by email from our partner did not meet your expectations.
The Decathlon Travel team
Delphine
- 29 ans
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april 2025
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Muriel
- 31 ans
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november 2024
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Capucine
- 25 ans
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Juliette
- 37 ans
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Clemence
- 30 ans
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Vittoria
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august 2023
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A fantastic experience, discovering unspoiled landscapes. Sophie explained everything about the horses and the rides to us. Absolutely recommended!
Aurélia
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august 2023
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A fantastic hiking trip! The team of guides is amazing.
Eloise
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