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The 10 most beautiful horse rides in the Alps
Horse Riding
· France
Horseback route through France, from Alsace to the Landes
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
1,511.9 km
336:00 h
23,481 m
23,834 m
From the German border (Fribourg-en-Brisgau) to the Landes (France) passing through the Jura, Lozère, and the Pyrenees, this horseback route was created and traveled by two passionate riders with their horses.
Horse Riding
· Veneto
Riding on the Lessinia Plateau
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
11.9 km
2:15 h
293 m
297 m
Horseback riding route on wide dirt roads that involves the northeastern part of Alta Lessinia, starting from Malga San Giorgio located near the Carega Group.
Horse Riding
· Schweizerischer Nationalpark und Randgebiete
Horse trekking Val Mora 1st stage: Scuol San Jon - Tschierv
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
Stage 1
29.5 km
7:19 h
968 m
743 m
The ride leads from Scuol San Jon along the Clemgia to S-charl. From there further through the God da Tamangur up to the Pass da Costainas. On the descent it goes via the Alp Champatsch through Lü to Tschierv.
Horse Riding
· Großraming
Werfneralm via Ebenforstalm from Großraming (Brunnbach), riding route
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
24.9 km
6:22 h
850 m
425 m
2-day route with overnight stay at the Werfneralm. Dining options available at the Ebenforstalm. The path goes 800 m across an alpine pasture with cows. The cows are accustomed to horses. Afterwards, it continues to the Werfneralm. Registration is required for overnight stay at the Werfneralm. Alternative return ride and catering options can be requested when booking.
Horse Riding
· Molln
Windischgarsten from Molln (Bodinggraben, Jaidhaus), riding tour
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
23.9 km
5:55 h
715 m
609 m
The riding route (line route) starting from Jaidhaus in Molln/Breitenau leads into the heart of the Kalkalpen National Park. It mostly runs on forest roads - with a short lead section at Steyrsteg.
Horse Riding
· Hautes-Alpes
Tour du Dévoluy à cheval
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
93 km
96:00 h
3,441 m
3,441 m
Cet itinéraire permet de randonner dans un espace montagnard avec un cheval sans rencontrer les difficultés d’accès souvent rencontrées en altitude.Passages en forêt, dans les prairies, traversée de nombreux hameaux et pistes panoramiques feront le bonheur des cavaliers souhaitant découvrir ce territoire.
Horse Riding
· Veneto
Horseback riding on Monte Pastelletto
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
19.2 km
4:00 h
466 m
466 m
Horseback riding on Monte Pastelletto overlooking the vineyards of Valpolicella. The circular route takes place on dirt and paved roads immersed in one of the most famous wine landscapes in Italy, where you may discover prestigious wineries, churches, and rural villages built with the characteristic local stone.
Horse Riding
· Pyhrn-Priel Region
Kalkalpen National Park (3-day circuit), horse riding tour
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
69.2 km
16:53 h
2,480 m
1,931 m
3- or 4-day horse riding route in the Kalkalpen National Park with various starting options and route variants.
Each variant includes 2 led sections (each about 50 meters long, narrowest point 1 meter wide) and the path passes over a cow pasture (about 800 meters). The cows are accustomed to horses and riders.
Horse Riding
· Arosa Lenzerheide
Horse Riding Route Prätschalp
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
closed
11.2 km
3:00 h
406 m
406 m
A leisurely ride that leads from the forested Isel to the mountainous Prätschalp. At the end of the wonderful route, horse and rider can stop for a break at the Prätschalp.
Horse Riding
· Lungau
Säumerwanderung 2021: Radstätter-/Schladminger Tauern
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
65.3 km
17:50 h
3,343 m
3,133 m
Anspruchsvolle Saumfahrt in wunderschöner Berglandschaft
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Tour du Dévoluy à cheval by Hautes-Alpes
Photo: Hautes-Alpes 05, Community
Photo: Hautes-Alpes 05, Community
December 21, 2024
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Le Tour du Dévoluy est une expérience de randonnée à cheval accessible en espace montagnard. Ce voyage offre aux cavaliers une immersion complète dans un environnement naturel exceptionnel et préservé.
Site officiel du tour du Dévoluy à cheval sur Alpesrando.net :
<a href="https://alpesrando.net/trek/17852-Tour-du-Devoluy-a-cheval" class="oax_externallink" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://alpesrando.net/trek/17852-Tour-du-Devoluy-a-cheval</a>
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Long-distance equestrian route - the Napoleon Horse Route by Hautes-Alpes
Photo: Hautes-Alpes 05, Community
Photo: Hautes-Alpes 05, Community
Photo: Hautes-Alpes 05, Community
December 21, 2024
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Community
La partie Haut alpine traverse le département depuis Sisteron jusque Corps en passant par les Pays du Buech, la vallée de la Durance pour finir dans celle du Champsaur : 120 km et 3250m de dénivelé qui se pratiquent généralement en 6 jours.
Site officiel de la route Napoléon à cheval :
<a href="https://alpesrando.net/trek/17844-La-Route-Napoleon-a-cheval" class="oax_externallink" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://alpesrando.net/trek/17844-La-Route-Napoleon-a-cheval</a>
<a href="https://route-napoleon-a-cheval.com/" class="oax_externallink" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://route-napoleon-a-cheval.com/</a>
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Horseback route through France, from Alsace to the Landes by Benjamin
August 04, 2024
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Community
pourquoi le tracé ne suit il aucune route ?
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