From Val de Méouge to Durance

Agriculture and know-how

History and architecture

Lake, waterfall and river

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A 4-day, 100-kilometer journey on horseback to discover beautiful hidden valleys

4 steps

Ribiers - CDTE
Horse
Val Buëch-Méouge
Step 1 : Ribiers - Eourres
1j
16,6km
+1414m
Village d'Eourres - CCSB
Horse
Éourres
Step 2 : Eourres - Barret-sur-Méouge
Medium
1j
27,3km
+0m
Montée d'Upaix - CDTE
Horse
Barret-sur-Méouge
Step 3 : Barret-sur-Méouge - Upaix
1j
30,4km
+0m
Vergers autour de Ribiers - CDTE
Horse
Upaix
Step 4 : Upaix - Ribiers
1j
13,4km
+156m

Description

Mountain ridges and breathtaking panoramas invite riders to enjoy long gallops before exploring the refreshing Méouge Gorges and the Durance Valley.
Throughout this ride, discover the southern part of this region, with its three rivers and hilltop villages offering magnificent views of the surrounding landscape.
This journey takes you sometimes across the plains through wide-open spaces, sometimes into the mountains, where vast alpine pastures and numerous lookouts await visitors!

Departure : Ribiers
Arrival : Ribiers
Towns crossed : Val Buëch-Méouge, Noyers-sur-Jabron, Éourres, Lachau, Ballons, Barret-sur-Méouge, Laragne-Montéglin, Upaix, Poët, and Mison

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Recommandations

This trail is currently being upgraded. Some sections are subject to change.
Help us maintain the quality of our trails. The Suricate website allows you to report any issues you encounter while riding.
Be sure to close the gates to the paddocks; do not startle the herds.
Horses are considered “vehicles.” As such, they are subject to traffic laws.
Wearing safety gear (helmet) is recommended.
This trail is marked in two colors: yellow where it follows PR trails and white-red where it follows the GR 94 and 91 (equestrian markers will still be present).
The Méouge, Buëch, and Durance are part of the world’s largest biodiversity conservation network: Natura 2000, the European network of natural areas. These three rivers feature numerous natural habitats and remarkable flora and fauna.