Le Petit Roman
Several day Outings
Located in the beautiful Alpilles Natural Park of Provence, France, LE PETIT ROMAN Ranch offers a truly unique experience.
THE SCENERY IS BEST EXPLORED ATOP A GENTLE HORSE !
Come and experience horse rides throughout Alpilles Natural Park all year long.
LOCATION
Le PETIT ROMAN is located at the heart of Alpilles Natural Park. OUR + FACTOR : An ideal location which allows a direct access to riding itineraries without crossing a road.
HORSES
Our horses are grown in a natural environment ; they are used to hiking. OUR + FACTOR : Their different characteristics allow each rider to be allotted a horse suited to his experience level.
LABELS
BIENVENUE à la FERME, is an agritourism network uniting horse farms and breeders ; CHEVAL ETAPE identifies stables which can accomodate horses and label VALEUR PARC reflects our eco-friendly and sustainable practices.
HORSES RIDES
At horse’s pace you will discover the richness of Alpilles Natural Park. OUR + FACTOR : Sébastien, the main guide, is a champion of western equitation and was final contestant at the Team Roping World Series in Vegas.
Discover
Our circuits
Sur les traces des Romains
At horse’s pace you will discover the richness of Alpilles Natural Park and travel around the authentic Provence. The scenery changes constantly throughout the ride. We pass under limestone cliffs, through ancient olive groves, under tall Aleppo pines, along canals and over ridges.
Le Pas de Loup
The perfumes of the Provencal garrigue is ever present as the horses crush rosemary, thyme and cistus under hoof. At one perfect moment on the summit of a ridge, a bird of prey, perhaps a rare Bonelli eagle, soares overhead. There is no better way to explore the Alpilles hills, admiring the view while the horse does all the work.
Aureille
Today we head to Aureille, a small willage nestled amongst the Alpilles wooded hollows. You will leisurely savor the outdoors, learn about provençal wildlife and history and get a different point of view from the saddle of a horse. Olive groves and pine forest will be our setting and I will show you secret spots in heart of Alpilles Natural Park.
Le lac des Bauxites
Today, you will discover a magical spot ! The place looks like Colorado… You will spend some time between amazing cliffs and hills of ocre. A colorful day in an incredible landscape. Suddenly, a beautiful crystal clear turquoise waters lake appears !
Maussane-les-Alpilles
We take the road towards Maussane les Alpilles, this charming typical village is nestled at the heart of Alpilles hills. We pass through olive groves and near beautiful traditional mills and head to Servanes waterfalls before arriving to the stables.
Le Lac des Peiroou
Today we are going to Peiroou lake. Peiroou is a provencal name which means cauldron ! This name was given to the place because erosion dig natural excavations in the rock. We’ll ride alongside beautiful white cliffs and arrive to the peaceful lake. After a good pic-nic back on your horse you will discover beautful landscapes in the shade of pine forest.
Bivouac in Alpilles
A horse ride on Alpilles secret paths, which will reveal the mystic quietness of enchanting landscapes. On arriving to the bivouac, our former fire truck converted into a supply and catering truck welcomes you !
Bivouac respectful of nature (solar power, organic wash liquid and shower gel at your disposal, dry toilet )… Night under tepees or tents, warm shower in individual huts, dining-room tent & canteen, slode show of daily pictures on big screen.
Our Offers
Horse Rides
1 Day Horse Ride
€150
- 1 Day Horse Ride
- Lunch included
- A trail at the heart of Alpilles Natural Park
- Price valid on the basis of 4 riders
2 Days Horse Ride
€350
- 2 Days Horse Ride
- 2 Days horse riding + 1 night + meals from D1 to D2 lunch
- A Horse Ride at the heart of Alpilles Natural Park
- Price valid on the basis of 4 riders
3 DAYS HORSE RIDE
€500
- 3 DAYS HORSE RIDE
- 2 Days horse riding + 2 nights + meals from D1 to D3 lunch
- A Horse Ride at the heart of Alpilles Natural Park
- Price valid on the basis of 4 riders
4 DAYS HORSE RIDE
€650
- 4 Days Horse Ride
- 4 Days horse riding +3 nights + meals from D1 to D4 lunch
- A Horse Ride at the heart of Alpilles Natural Park
- Price valid on the basis of 4 riders
BIVOUAC HORSE RIDE
€350
- 2 Days Horse Ride
- 2 Days Horse Ride + 1 night under tepees or tents + meals from D1 lunch to D2 lunch
- A Horse Ride at the heart of Alpilles Natural Park
- Price valid on the basis of 6 riders