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Getaways with a donkey in the Pays de Mélusine
Explore the path from the Grotte aux Fées, marvel at the birdsong, discover a castle at the bend of a path: so many unusual experiences to live in the country of Mélusine!
The circuits are suitable for everyone, young and old. For a few hours or several days, live at the rhythm of the donkey. You can choose the duration of your getaway and the type of accommodation (in a guesthouse, gite or tent). Accommodation must be reserved well in advance and will be paid directly to the owner. A detailed map showing the route and accompanied by all the explanations is provided to you upon departure.
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Equipment required for hiking with a donkey
Lunch
Snacks
Introduction to hiking with a donkey (accompanied initiation formula) You can familiarize yourself with the donkey and learn to hike safely. Welcomed at the farm to get to know this sweet and intelligent animal, you will learn how to take care of it and then you will go, accompanied, on a journey of a few kilometers. A life-size initiation!
Accompanied initiation: Discover hiking with a donkey in complete safety thanks to the half-day guided initiation formula.
5 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
V5470BOvirginiec,
Jul 20, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
Great Things to do with the family. Starting with the preparation of the donkey "pitchounette" (brushing, hugging, installation of equipment and instructions). Then walk and during the discovery journey of the animal (how to move it forward, its intelligence, its history, what it eats or not, etc). We enjoyed a lot with a very welcoming hostess and who knows her job well. Thank you again for this great experience.





chamanabada,
Jul 29, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
Estelle is great, very available and pedagogue. A great experience, with the greatest respect for the animal, which we will reiterate as soon as possible. Thank you very much!!
bolomel,
Aug 30, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
Small day trip with Tagada on a school trip with my daughter. We had the chance to be accompanied by a guide who loves donkeys but also nature. The kids loved it.
Enzozo24,
Jun 20, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
The donkeys of the beautiful donkey are wonderful. If like me, this was your first time with these animals, no stress, they put goodwill and anyway Estelle teaches you everything with pedagogy before departure. I recommend everyone to come and walk the Melusin country with them.
786emilieng,
Jun 19, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
We discovered great places and took the time to get to know the donkeys that are fabulous animals, and a very good guide not to hide anything. We could have thought of ourselves as a Lord of the Rings adventure movie. It is with pleasure that we will start again!

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