Comfort
You’ll be staying on a farm in Bac. There are a total of six twin ensuite rooms. They are all simply decorated but clean and comfortable.
Meals
Breakfasts are buffet-style and include various types of bread, homemade jams, cheese, honey, yoghurt and cereals. Coffee and tea are available.
Lunches and dinners are enjoyed in a variety of small restaurants or cafés offering homemade dishes.
Vegetarian diets can be accommodated with advance notice.
Climate
Temperatures vary greatly throughout the year. They can range from -5°C in winter to nearly 30°C in summer.
Winters are fairly cold, but not extreme (between -5°C and 5°C). The bora – a local wind – blows through the region, bringing cold weather that can last until the end of April.
From November to March, snow falls over much of the country, though it can also fall on the Alpine peaks in May or even July!
Rainfall peaks in October, and reaches its lowest point in March. Worth noting: April is often a rainy month.
Tips
Tips are appreciated but not expected.
Packing list
Head
- Riding helmet - we recommend that you take your own to ensure a correct fit.
- Sunhat for when not riding.
- Sunglasses - with a cord attached so they don't fly off when riding.
- Buff or bandana for protecting your neck and face from the sun and dust.
Upper body
- Thermal long-sleeved tops are a lightweight way of providing extra warmth, particularly in the spring and autumn
- Long sleeved shirts to provide protection from the sun
- T-shirts
- Lightweight fleece or jumper
- Warm polar fleece or equivalent
- Waterproof jacket - rain can be difficult to predict and it's better to be prepared.
Legs
- Lightweight, comfortable riding trousers or jodhpurs - we recommend riding in them at home before taking them on holiday to ensure they don't rub
- Waterproof over trousers
- Casual clothes for the evenings (jeans or walking trousers)
- Thermal leggings
Hands and Feet
- Comfortable riding boots. We recommend short boots with half chaps but you may wish to take long chaps or long boots
- Lightweight shoes for the evenings
- Several pairs of socks
- Gloves - your hands are particularly exposed to the sun, wind or rain whilst riding
Nightwear
- Pyjamas etc
Other useful items
- Bumbag for carrying your camera and small items whilst riding.
- Water bottle
- Ear plugs (for light sleepers)
In your hand luggage
- Any valuables, such as your camera, tablet, etc
- Your riding hat
Medical kit
- Sunscreen and lip balm - should be high factor
- Any medication you regularly take
- Blister plasters in case of any rubs
- Antiseptic cream, plasters, aspirin, anti-histamine, insect-bite salve etc...
- Spare prescription glasses/contact lenses
- Eye drops
- Imodium or similar anti-diarrhoea medication
- Antiseptic wipes
- Handwash gel
Disclaimers:
- Backpacks cannot be worn whilst riding. We recommend a small bumbag or a coat with pockets so that you can carry small items with you during the day (camera, sunscreen, lip balm etc)
- We recommend taking a copy of your passport and insurance documents with you in case you lose your originals
- We recommend travelling in your riding boots and carrying your hat and some riding clothes in your hand luggage - then if your luggage goes astray you are still able to ride!
