Horseback riding in the desert
Tour of 8 days and 7 nights
Move On horseback
Difficulty Average
A ride in a setting that brings us closer to nature
In autumn or spring, this 6-day trek will take you between the Corsican peaks and the Ligurian Sea, to encounter the authenticity of our island. This ride in a setting that brings us closer to the benefits of nature crosses the Désert de l'Agriate region to reach Saint-Florent.
Specialists will guide you throughout this breathtaking itinerary, one-on-one with your horse: swimming at the island's most beautiful beach, mountain climbing, crossing vineyards and green pastures... All punctuated by picnics in a convivial atmosphere.
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Prices for 7 nights in room Itinérante Désert de l'Agriate - 6 jours à cheval for 2 persons, formula Pension Complète, without transport, for a departure on 4 April 2026
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Full program
19 steps distributed over 8 days
Day 1 : Poggio-di-Venaco
Departure
Airports
Arrival at Bastia Poretta airport
Welcome at the airport. Transfer to the equestrian center in the Corte area (1h drive from the airport).
Installation in mobile homes;
Installation in mobile homes;
1 h 35 min
By car
96 km
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Sports activities
Overnight in a mobile home at the riding school
Welcome aperitif, tour presentation and meal;
38 min
On horseback
37 km
Day 2 : Poggio-di-Venaco
38 min
On horseback
37 km
2
Le Cortenais
Meet at 9am at the stables to get acquainted with your horse and equipment. This first stage through the maquis continues in the afternoon on the mountain plateaus around the villages of Corten.
3
Sports activities
Overnight in a mobile home at the riding school
At around 6pm, the day comes to an end and everyone is free to return to their mobile homes until dinner. Dinner and overnight stay in a mobile home at the equestrian center;
Day 3 : Palasca
4
Transfer by car to the start of the hike
After breakfast at around 8:30 am, we transfer the horses to trailers (60 min) to organize our departure from Tartagine.
21 min
On horseback
1.8 km
5
The village of Novella
We ride to the isolated village of Novella, with its grand facades and pretty porches, not forgetting the ruins of its 11th-century castle, mill and noble house...
6
Overnight in a mobile home at the Ostriconi campsite
Overnight stay in a mobile home at the Ostriconi campsite;
Day 4 : Santo-Pietro-di-Tenda
7
Highlights
The Agriate
Departure for the gateway to the Agriate Desert. This region of almost 16,000 hectares is desert in name only: it was once considered a granary. Today, it still retains its many small, low dry-stone houses, which were used for lodging, storing wheat and tools, or sheltering livestock.
We head for the coast, stopping for a picnic in our saddlebags at the paghjaghju de Guignu.
We head for the coast, stopping for a picnic in our saddlebags at the paghjaghju de Guignu.
8
Night in a gîte on the beach at Saleccia
We head for the beach at Saleccia, have dinner and spend the night in a gîte;
Day 5 : Saint-Florent
9
Highlights
Saleccia beach
After an invigorating breakfast, we head off to the fabulous beach of Saleccia. From here, we can admire magnificent panoramic views of the Gulf of Saint-Florent, its golden sandy beaches and turquoise waters.
10
Lotu beach
On this day, we hike for around 4 hours along the customs path and enjoy a bathing break with the horses.
11
Overnight in a mobile home in Saint-Florent
We'll stop off in Saint-Florent to spend the night in a mobile home on a campsite;
Day 6 : Vallecalle
12
Saint-Florent
The morning is devoted to lazing around and visiting Saint-Florent and its beach.
36 min
On horseback
37 km
13
The Nebbiu region
The afternoon's itinerary takes us to a region of vineyards and beaches: the Nebbiu region.
We cross these areas, very different from the rest of Corsica, and enjoy the view of vineyards, green pastures and terraced crops.
We cross these areas, very different from the rest of Corsica, and enjoy the view of vineyards, green pastures and terraced crops.
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Overnight in a gîte in Vallecalle
We then climb back up to the small village of Vallecalle for dinner and an overnight stay in a gîte;
Day 7 : Poggio-di-Venaco
15
Highlights
The Tenda pass
This morning, we saddle up for our last day of riding. We set off and begin an ascent to Bocca di Tenda, culminating at 1,300m. From this pass we have a panoramic view of the Corsican mountains. If we're lucky, we may even catch a glimpse of the free-roaming herds of horses.
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Return by car to the equestrian center
Then it's back down to the station in the village of Pietralba to meet the vehicles that will take us to the riding school;
17
Sports activities
Overnight in a mobile home at the riding school
After looking after our mounts and their equipment, the ride ends with a convivial meal at the riding center. Overnight in a mobile home (recommended).
1 h 35 min
By car
96 km
Day 8 : Lucciana
1 h 35 min
By car
96 km
Arrival
Airports
Return from Bastia airport
After breakfast, departure around 9:30 a.m. for the airport.
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Practical information
Level and physical condition: Riders in good physical condition, practising outdoor riding and mastering the 3 paces. Children aged 10 and over who are comfortable with all three paces accompanied by an adult are accepted. Notify us of any medical treatment, special diet or health problem when you register. Please note: in summer we have to adapt the riding times according to the temperatures.
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From
1951 €
per person
Price
This price includes
- Welcome at Bastia airport.
- Outward transfer from Bastia airport to the riding centre (approx. 1 hour by car).
- Collective accommodation in mobile homes (bring a duvet) on the evening of arrival and the day before departure and during the ride: stopover gîte for 2 to 10 people with shared sanitary facilities, collective mountain refuge, campsite (sanitary facilities), bivouac (1 water point), tents for 1 to 2 people with mattresses provided.
- Aperitif on the evening of arrival and departure.
- Meals on site (wine available) or picnic in the countryside from dinner on the 1st day to breakfast on the last day.
- Supervision: qualified guide and leader. As the school is also a training centre, trainees may be asked to supervise treks or stays on their own or with a qualified leader.
- Riding and equipment: trekking horses suited to mountain tours, trekking saddles and mixed saddles with trekking equipment.
- Stewarding: a steward's car every evening and at lunchtime generally with personal belongings. The return transfer from the riding centre to Bastia airport (approx. 1 hour by car). Terms and conditions
Optional
Our local advisors have put together a number of optional offers to personalize your trip.
In addition to your program, you can choose to book with us:
- Air or sea transport
- Cancellation and repatriation insurance
- Private transfer or provision of a car in the event of late departure or arrival: +€50 per journey.
- Individual accident insurance, linked to the practice of horse riding, which can be issued by the riding centre: FFE licence valid for 1 year at 36€ per rider or FFE Holiday Card valid for 1 month at 10€ per rider.
This price does not include
- Tourist taxes, extras, and personal expenses.
- Any optional meals not mentioned in "This price includes."
- Anything not mentioned in "This price includes."