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Ecotourism

Ride with a donkey

Donkey - Ardèche Such as Stevenson and her Modestin donkey, rambling with a big-eared companion is an adventure that is good to share with children.
The tranquil pace of the animal corresponds well to children’s rhythm, like them, it stops before the first flower, the flight of a butterfly… and it is not rare for them to weave very strong links.
On the day of departure you will be provided with a map and a practical guide to lead your donkey confidently along the most beautiful paths of the Ardèche. The ramble can be for one day, with loop circuits, or several days with the possibility of bathing, and discovering the typical landscapes and villages of the Ardèche.

Multimedia:
Overview of donkey riding, on video.
Source: Ardèche-Guide.

The providers: Donkey- Ardèche -

~ Ânons des Sources.
~ Etats d’Ânes.
~ La Burle Randonnées.
~ "Le Petit Âne Bleu".
~ Safran Tour.
~ Trek’âne.
~ Les Attelées du Val d’Ay.

# Ânons des Sources:

In "Ardèche Verte" (), walking with a donkey is to choose a pleasant ramble. An undulating country, slopes suited for all ages and a different landscape behind every hill. From a half-day to a whole week, Lavande, Bambou, Max, Prunelle or their stable companions will walk with you. Estelle, at the head of “Ânons des Sources” will help you to find the package that suits you best. Camping, gîte, bed and breakfast, half board, with meal basket... for you and something to nibble for your long eared companion...Provision for children’s groups and people with special needs.

Ânons des Sources (FNAR member).
Félizier - Estelle Brodeur
Tel: +33 (0)4 75 58 72 77 - Contact.

Multimedia:
Travel diary of a family, with « Bambou », in pictures.
Source : Ânons des Sources website.

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# Etats d’Ânes:

We offer several possible tours from 1 to 7 days or more through a variety of accommodation, where you will find a good welcome for you and your donkey.

Etats d’Ânes (FNAR member).
Rousset du Lac
07510 St.Cirgues en Montagne
Tel: +33 (0)4 75 38 91 92 - Email.

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# La Burle Randonnées:

From farms to guesthouses, you wil discover the Ardèche mountains in an exceptional setting and the local culture with your big-eared companion for 3 to 6 days.

La Burle Randonnées.
Espace Gerbier
07510 Sainte Eulalie
Tel. +33 (0)4 75 37 07 83 - Email - Webpage ( there are two other donkey rides).

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# "Le Petit Âne Bleu":

In the heart of the Monts d'Ardèche Regional Nature Park, in the Ardèche Cevennes, “Le petit âne bleu” is located in a Mediterranean pine forest, 10 minutes from Les Vans.

"Le Petit Âne Bleu" ( , FNAR member).
Denis Bigliardi
Pont de Pigère
07140 Les Vans
Tel : +33 (0)4-75-37-27-98 - Email.

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# Safran Tour:

High above Cornas and St Péray vineyards, your first guest house awaits you in the calm of a plateau overlooking the Rhône Valley. To the west the first volcanic hills of Ardèche may be seen, to the east, the Alps.

Agence Safran.
Les Cascades
26400 Mirabel et Blacons
Tel. +33 (0)4 75 25 78 78 – Email.

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# Trek'âne: rambles in the Ardèche gorges:

Come and discover rambling at donkey pace in our magnificent Ardèche gorges territory. A journey far from the beaten track to discover our paths laden with history and prehistory. Dolmens, low walls, fossils, so many treasures to discover along the paths...

Trek'âne (FNAR member).
Chemin de la Selle
07150 Vallon Pont D’Arc
Tel.+33 (0)4 75 88 11 13 - Email.

Multimedia:
Photo gallery.
Source: Trek'âne website.

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# Les Attelées du Val d’Ay:

In the heart of Ardeche, from the “Côtes du Rhône” vineyards to the first houses of the high plateaux, discover the Val d'Ay in a different way. Ride with a donkey from half an hour to several days.

Les Attelées du Val d’Ay.
07290 Ardoix
Tel. +33 (0) 4 75 33 15 04 / +33 (0)6 12 58 27 38 – Email.