Take a guided horseback ride through the Vallée du Gouffre in Baie-Saint-Paul and discover the history of Charlevoix while admiring its landscapes!
Looking for a beginner's horse ride in Quebec? Look no further, we've got the perfect activity for you! Ideally located just 1h30 from Quebec City and 1h50 from Saguenay, this horseback ride in the Vallée du Gouffre will let you explore the wild landscapes of Baie-Saint-Paul to the rhythm of your mount's footsteps! Accompanied by a professional guide, you can even learn about the history of Charlevoix and interesting facts about its wildlife and culture.
Your horseback ride in Charlevoix will take place in Baie-Saint-Paul, in the Vallée du Gouffre. In this valley, you can admire the Laurentian mountains and the Rivière du Gouffre, a tributary of the St. Lawrence that rises at Lac des Coeurs in the Parc des Grands Jardins area. This river is particularly well known for its fishing, but the valley itself is an unspoilt paradise that will delight all outdoor enthusiasts. It's also an ideal place for a horseback ride in Baie-Saint-Paul!
Taking part in this introduction to horse riding will allow you to enjoy 1 hour of riding with a guide present to accompany you from the beginning to the end of the activity. No previous riding experience is necessary and the horse ride will be organised to ensure an enjoyable experience. Your guide will take you by quad bike to the starting point of the ride, show you how to prepare your horse for the ride and then guide you along the trails of the Vallée du Gouffre.
Book today and treat yourself to an experience in harmony with the horses and nature of Baie-Saint-Paul by taking part in this introduction to horse riding in Charlevoix!
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Practical information
A 1-hour introduction to horse riding in Baie-Saint-Paul's Vallée du Gouffre, accompanied by an instructor-guide.
- Accessible to beginners.
- No gallop possible.
Please allow 1.5 hours in total for this activity, including 1 hour of horse riding.
- Arrival 15 minutes before the agreed time.
- Meet your instructor.
- Ride up to the site on a quad bike.
- Safety equipment.
- Safety rules.
- Introduction to the basics of horse riding.
- Departure for a 1-hour horse ride.
- Back to the meeting point site on a quad bike.
Parental authorisation is required for minors under 16 taking part in the activity without an accompanying adult.
- Maximum weight: 130 kg (280 lbs).
Please arrive 15 minutes before the start of the activity.
Pregnant women and people with motor or mental/psychic/cognitive disabilities are not allowed to take part in this activity.
Pets are not allowed to take part in this activity.
- Professional instructor
- Helmet
- Quebec Taxes
- Photos
- Comfortable clothing adapted to the weather
- Long trousers even in summer
- Closed shoes
- Mobile phone (for taking photos)