Lake Vesoles and the hidden beauties of Sommaille

Welcome to the cool air of Sommail
This hike is worth the detour via its magnificent forests, the discovery of the Saut de Vesoles, the crossing of the different granite areas covered with moss and finally the Lac de Vesoles where it will be good to cool off with the horses.
We love the forests of Sommail. Coolness, soft and supple soils, beautiful views, etc. We might even encounter deer and other local wildlife.

With Equidéo, each day covers 25 to 35 km. Horseshoes are mandatory for barefoot horses.

Picnic from the cast irons. Cast iron rental available as an option.
Renting one of our schoolmaster horses is possible as an option (Prerequisite: you have already had lessons/workshops with me, or are an Equideo member or an initiated Happy Horse/Parelli student).

Each day includes: the route, its verification and any possible plans B, an adequate parking area for vans, watering areas for horses, a secure picnic area with a provided tie line, care and safety equipment, supervision and teaching of the outdoors including learning knots, managing emotions, gaits, being comfortable in and out of the group, managing technical passages, reading one's own and other horses, checking and using equipment, etc.

Learn why our rides always take place with happy horses and riders!

Equidéo member option, advanced level, independent outdoor riding: We offer this option to our members who have achieved a certain level of independence and don't require extensive coaching during their day's ride. You have already completed courses or workshops at Equidéo, you know how to tie knots, understand trail riding safety rules, and can read horses and adapt your skills based on their behavior. This option is not available with a new horse or a young horse that you are bringing along for training assistance. Attention : You are responsible for this choice. It may happen that you need assistance for your safety, the safety of the group, and/or the safety of your horse. In this case, you will be asked to provide the full day's support.

Hikes are postponed ONLY in the event of an orange weather alert, thunderstorms, or heavy rain exceeding 85% two days prior. In this case, the hike is rescheduled for a later date. As all our hiking days are the same price, you can choose to register for this rescheduled date or for another date in the meantime.

Bring: saddlebags, picnic, water bottle, helmet, glasses, comfortable hiking shoes that can get wet if you plan to swim in them, swimming gear (if desired) in a zip lock bag to put in your saddlebags, rain poncho, halter and a round tether rope of at least 3m for possible handling.

Meet at 9am at the Bourdelet picnic area parking lot on the D169, just before arriving at Lake Vesoles
Meet at 7am at Equidéo to help load the horses and equipment if you are taking one of our riding instructors.