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The Lake of Constance to Spain - an epic adventure on horseback
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On the beach in Contis
This trail is a horse riding route walked and created by two riders with their horses. Route overview: Freiburg - Vachères en Quint - Pyrenees - Llandes - short detour to Spain- Contis, France.
The route first leads from Constance (at the Lake of Constance) to Freiburg, in the Black Forest. The second major stage destination is Vachères en Quint, a beautiful, rural village in the middle of the Vercors mountains. The route then continues towards the Pyrenees and then to the west coast of France. The last stage leads through the extraordinary pine forests of the Landes, along sandy paths, until finally reaching the sea at Contis les Bains.
Track types
Rest stops
ChassignieuxLa Fontaine du Chat
Restaurant "La ferme de Bonsecours"
Safety information
This route runs along narrow paths, steep mountain slopes, meadows and asphalt. Depending on the weather, parts are difficult to walk. Beforehand, be sure to plan in detail and be aware that there are many meters of altitude and challenging terrain, which requires experience and surefootedness.
Start
Destination
Turn-by-turn directions
Freiburg - Vachères en Quint - Pyrenees - Llandes - short detour to Spain- Contis, France
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
By train to Freiburg station
By road
On the A5 to Freiburg
Parking
Several parking possibilities in and around Freiburg
Coordinates
Equipment
Trekking rucksack (approx. 50 liters) with rain cover, sturdy and comfortable shoes, if necessary a change of shoes/sandals, weatherproof and hard-wearing clothing in multiple layers, a change of clothes, telescopic poles, sun and rain protection, provisions and drinking water, first aid kit, pocket knife, cell phone, headlamp, maps, travel documents, toiletry bag and travel towel, hand washing powder and clothesline, if necessary. Camping equipment (tent, sleeping mat, sleeping bag, cooking equipment), if necessary, cabin equipment
Horse specific packing systems
Horse, saddle, bridle with riding bit, riding helmet if necessary, back protector if necessary, riding boots, boots or shoes, weatherproof and hard-wearing clothing in multiple layers, riding breeches if necessary, riding gloves, hoof scraper, headlamp and reflectors for rider and horse.
Statistics
- 82 Waypoints
- 82 Waypoints
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