Escap'ânes in the Cathar Pyrenees

Escap'ânes in the Cathar Pyrenees

About

Escap'ânes en Pyrénées Cathares provides the perfect solution for your nature walks, offering you pack donkeys to carry your equipment along your day-long itinerary or on a multi-day hiking tour.

Our farm is located in Roquefixade, in the Cathar Pyrenees, in a lush valley. We raise hiking donkeys.

More information

Opening period

Du 15/04 au 03/11.

Rates

Single price: from €60.

Day: 1 donkey: €60

2 donkeys: €108

3 donkeys: €150

Up to 6 days (price/day): 1 donkey: €54 2 donkeys: €102 3 donkeys: €144

Trekking + 7 days: please contact us

This price includes: a donkey trained for hiking, its wooden pack-saddle, two large saddlebags, grooming and tying equipment for the night. IGN map with itinerary and explanations on how to lead a donkey and prepare saddlebags.

For donkey transport: 1€/km

To keep your donkey happy and fit, your luggage should weigh no more than 30kg per donkey, to which should be added the weight of the pack-saddle and your donkey's maintenance kit, i.e. around 40kg.

If you're staying in a tent, you'll need 1 donkey for 2/3 people, or 2 donkeys for 4/5 people (and you'll probably also need to carry some gear in your backpacks).

Comfort stays in accommodation and 1/2 board, count 1 donkey for 3/4 people.

Prices and contact details for accommodation providers, so you can book in advance, on our website.