Equestrian Tourism In Occitania: A New Platform To Plan Your Routes
The Regional Equestrian Committee of Occitanie launched a platform dedicated to equestrian tourism in the region at the end of October 2024. Named teo-cheval.com, it allows riders and horseback riding enthusiasts to plan their itineraries.
Occitanie, a fantastic playground for horse riders
Horseback riding is attracting more and more tourists as it offers an outdoor activity, close to nature, and in contact with horses. Multi-day equestrian itinerancy is particularly appreciated for exploring a region and discovering tourist sites sometimes inaccessible except on horseback.
In this rapidly expanding sector, the Occitanie region stands out, thanks to its diverse landscapes between sea and mountains and its rich cultural and historical heritage. In this region, every trail tells a story, and every landscape offers unique moments of escape, in communion with nature.
The Occitanie region is readily explored on horseback thanks to routes suitable for all levels. It has 8,150 registered members in Equestrian Tourism and no less than 170 structures dedicated to this practice. Among them, 58 structures received the "Equestrian Tourism Center" label in 2024, an increase of 24% compared to 2023.
The region also has quality infrastructure, such as equestrian farms, tourism relays, and lodgings specially designed for stops with one's mount. With the creation of the platform teo-cheval.com, the Occitanie Regional Equestrian Committee confirms visitors' enthusiasm for this form of tourism and meets the demand of riders who practice equestrian trekking.
A platform for all riders
Teo-cheval.com is both a practical and fun platform designed to assist riders of all levels in organizing their horseback rides or equestrian itineraries.
Whether you are a beginner or experienced rider, you will find information on distances, elevation changes, and difficulty levels on this new website. You can also identify points of interest and suitable accommodations along your route in advance. Thanks to this new site, equestrian tourism enthusiasts can find and book accommodations ahead of time, allowing them to enjoy their ride more peacefully.
According to the statement from CRE Occitanie, this platform “lists a multitude of routes consisting of marked trails identified by professionals, suitable for all levels, allowing you to fully enjoy the natural and cultural richness of Occitanie.”
A new easy-to-use tool
Before your next horseback ride, don't forget to check out the teo-cheval.com platform to plan your route! This website has been specially designed so that everyone can choose their circuit based on their experience and preferences.
You will find horseback rides ranging from a few kilometers to several days. The proposed circuits are classified into two distinct tabs: "Itineraries" for short horse rides and "Grand Itineraries" for routes over 100 km to be completed over several days.
Whether you opt for a leisurely family ride or a more challenging circuit for experienced riders, you will set off on a safe ride, on marked and maintained paths. In the end, the distance doesn't matter if this experience allows you to discover the beauties of the region. “Each itinerary, small or large, is an invitation to discover the history and landscapes of Occitania differently, at the pace of the horses,” explains CRE Occitanie.
To conclude, it should be noted that this new platform, created in collaboration with the Occitanie region, departmental councils, and local tourist offices, is a participatory site. Each rider can enrich the site with new data and provide additional information to other users.
