Ride: You have never ridden a horse. You ride a horse very occasionally, on holiday. You never took riding lessons.
In Courses: Learn the basics while having fun. Acquire autonomy in the handling, preparation, care of the pony/horse; integrate the safety rules; explore the sensations mounted.
Ride: You ride occasionally, you have already done some rides or classes, or you have not ridden a horse for a long time; and YOU ARE IN GOOD PHYSICAL CONDITION.
In Courses: Consolidate the basics while having fun, gain confidence and discover new equestrian disciplines. Learn to recognize the emotions of the pony/horse and take them into account.
Ride: You are AUTONOMOUS to prepare and saddle your horse. You are able to ride and dismount horse without assistance. You master the speed and direction of the horse AT ALL PACES and IN ALL CIRCUMSTANCES outdoors. You ride any type of horse and you are able to make long and sustained gallops. You are in good physical condition and can stay in the saddle for several hours in a row.
In Courses: You are autonomous to take care of your horse. You are looking to progress towards more technique, establish a relationship of trust and mutual respect with your horse, to increase the sporting abilities of your duo.
On ponies dès 3 ans
🐴My pony in hand baptism
The Ranch Nordique offers mini pony rides in hand to offer a first approach to these sensations, even for the youngest.
FOR CHILDREN FROM 3 YEARS MINIMUM (maximum weight 40kg).
- UNDER THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PARENTS: you must hold your child's pony.
- The helmet can be provided. Ski helmet OK.
- Closed shoes are essential for the child and the accompanying person for maximum safety.
- In summer, avoid shorts or skirts for children, as bare legs can be irritated against the saddle.
- Please arrive at least 10 minutes before the start of the tour.
The Ranch offers you "equi-snow" baptisms of around 20 minutes to discover these new sliding sensations! 40€
Come dicover the pony-sledding : a real moment of sharing and fun on a sledge pulled by a pony.
ACTIVITY RESERVED FOR CHILDREN
Except for children from 3 to 6 years old, who must be accompanied on the sledge, either with a child over 6 years old, or by an adult.
But ⚠️ for each sled, the total weight must not exceed 60 kg.
Provide adults to hold the ponies and walk in front !
⚠ ATTENTION NO CAR ACCESS IN WINTER ⚠
We are located along the green SKI SLOPE "la truite" → Access on foot or by ski ONLY.
- By free shuttle: "l'Armoise" bus stop (line D Mottaret) in front of the fire station and the Alpina premises, then about 10 minutes on foot (On foot from l'Armoise) ; or from Chaudanne (Olympic Park) about 15-20 minutes on foot going up to the edge of the slope (On foot from Chaudanne).
- By car: at the first bend of the Mottaret road: public signpost "equestrian center", private parking authorized for activities of less than 1 hour only. Then finish on foot → about 5 minutes going up along the slope (On foot from our Private Parking).
⚠️ Use Google Maps to locate us, the point "Le Ranch Nordique de Méribel" is in the right place, but be careful with the I-phone GPS which sends you to the head office and not to the Ranch
During the school holidays, come and enjoy our privileged setting to blossom in the fabulous world of mountain horse riding!
FROM MONDAY TO FRIDAY, our qualified instructor accompanies you during the summer courses.
FOR THE YOUNGEST, courses to discover the whole world of the pony!
On foot: Learn to take care of a living being. Acquire autonomy in handling, preparing, and caring for the pony.
In the saddle: Learn / consolidate the basics while having fun, gain confidence and self-confidence.
During the school holidays, come and enjoy our privileged setting to blossom in the fabulous world of mountain horse riding!
FOR OLDER ONES, a course to progress and improve in all equestrian disciplines (dressage, show jumping, ground work, ethology, outdoors, etc.).
On foot: take care of your horse independently, take care of it and its equipment to create a relationship of trust and mutual respect.
In the saddle: increase the sporting abilities of your duo through technique, precision and training, and discover new methods to work in harmony with your horse.
⚠️ Minimum age required for the activity: 13 years old. Our experience has shown us that below this age, children do not have the strength to control a horse, so this limit is for their own safety !
⚠️ PLEASE NOTE: our cavalry is made up of small horses, suitable for people of small and medium sizes. The ride in the snow represents a significant effort for the horses. Thus, for their comfort and safety we cannot accept customers weighing more than 80kg!
🍁 Cet automne, pendant la Toussaint 🍂
🐴 « Discovery » ride
ON THE PROGRAM:
After a few minutes of initiation to get to know your companion and learn the basics, you will leave in a small group and with a qualified instructor for a ride on the paths of Méribel in a beautiful natural environment.
PRICE: €40 – duration approximately 1 hour
You ride horses occasionally, you have already taken a few rides or lessons, or you have not been back on horseback for a long time; and YOU ARE IN GOOD PHYSICAL CONDITION.
ON THE PROGRAM:
Let's go for a peaceful 2-hour horseback ride, heading to the Tueda National Nature Reserve to admire its lake and mountains.
PRICE: €60 – duration approximately 2 hours
You ride horses regularly. You take riding lessons. You are independent in preparing and saddling your horse, you are able to mount and dismount without assistance, and you control the horse's SPEED and DIRECTION AT ALL GAIT and IN ALL CIRCUMSTANCES outdoors.
ON THE PROGRAM:
Let's go for a 3-paced ride on the paths of Méribel, heading to the Tueda National Natural Reserve to admire its lake and mountains, to the great pleasure of horses and riders.
PRICE: €80 – duration approximately 3 hours
❄️ Cet hiver, ouverture le 2 décembre ⛄️
🐴« White Tracks Horseride » 1h suitable for beginners
You are beginners and have no fear of horses / you have already done a few rides or lessons occasionally on holidays / you have not been on a horse for a long time, and YOU ARE IN GOOD PHYSICAL CONDITION.
The Ranch offers you a discovery ride in the snow, accessible to all, for a peaceful moment on horseback.
After a few minutes of career initiation to get to know your companion and learn the basics, you will leave in a small group and with a qualified instructor for a walk on snowy trails in a beautiful natural environment through the forest.
PRICE: €40
🐎« Discovery Trail Horseride » 2h for experienced riders ONLY
You ride horses regularly. You take riding lessons. You are independent in preparing and saddling your horse, you are able to mount and dismount without assistance, and you control the horse's SPEED and DIRECTION AT ALL GAIT and IN ALL CIRCUMSTANCES outdoors
Let's go for a 2-hour ride on the snowy trails of Méribel, towards the Tueda National Nature Reserve to admire its frozen lake, to the delight of horses and riders.
⚠️ Depending on the snow condition of the paths and how busy they are, it is absolutely never certain that you will be able to gallop... but the walk in the snow remains a unique moment, even at a walk!
PRICE: €80
⚠ ATTENTION NO CAR ACCESS IN WINTER ⚠
We are located along the green SKI SLOPE "la truite" → Access on foot or by ski ONLY.
- By free shuttle: "l'Armoise" bus stop (line D Mottaret) in front of the fire station and the Alpina premises, then about 10 minutes on foot (On foot from l'Armoise bus stop) ; or from Chaudanne (Olympic Park) about 15-20 minutes on foot going up to the edge of the slope (On foot from Chaudanne).
- By car: at the first bend of the Mottaret road: public signpost "equestrian center", private parking authorized for activities of less than 1 hour only. Then finish on foot → about 5 minutes going up along the slope (On foot from our Private Parking).
⚠️ Use Google Maps to locate us, the point "Le Ranch Nordique de Méribel" is in the right place, but be careful with the I-phone GPS which sends you to the head office and not to the Ranch!
Ski Joëring (a term derived from the Swedish Skijöring and the Norwegian Skikjøring) is a sporting discipline combining skiing and an equestrian team. The origins of Ski Joëring date back to 2500 BC, when the first traces are found in Sweden, Ski Joëring was only a means of transport at the time. It was a technique the locals used to travel from farm to farm but instead of using horses like we do today, they used reindeer.
❄️Opening on the 2nd december😉
The Ranch offers you "equi-snow" baptisms of around 20 minutes to discover these new sliding sensations! 40€
The Ski-Joëring baptism takes place on the snow-covered arena and in the forest: the horse is ridden by the supervisor and pulls the skier behind him, thanks to the use of a harness and a frame.
A 2nd star level in skiing is required: knowing how to turn with parallel skis + mastery of the snow plow.
10 YEARS OLD MINIMUM
BE CAREFUL, during this activity, you will be pulled by horses that have a lot of strength, sometimes at a gallop, it can go very fast ! You really need to be comfortable on skis ! This level limit should not be taken lightly, it is the minimum required for the activity to take place in complete safety ! Thank you for really taking this into account !
Equip yourself with your ski equipment: suitable jacket and pants, ski boots, gloves, SKI HELMET MANDATORY, and above all, YOUR SKIS : these must not exceed 1m50 to avoid the risk of injuring the horse! => Get closer to your ski rental, they will surely be able to provide you with smaller skis (snowblades alike) for the occasion.
⚠ ATTENTION NO CAR ACCESS IN WINTER ⚠
We are located along the green SKI SLOPE "la truite" → Access on foot or by ski ONLY.
- By free shuttle: "l'Armoise" bus stop (line D Mottaret) in front of the fire station and the Alpina premises, then about 10 minutes on foot (On foot from l'Armoise) ; or from Chaudanne (Olympic Park) about 15-20 minutes on foot going up to the edge of the slope (On foot from Chaudanne).
- By car: at the first bend of the Mottaret road: public signpost "equestrian center", private parking authorized for activities of less than 1 hour only. Then finish on foot → about 5 minutes going up along the slope (On foot from our Private Parking).
⚠️ Use Google Maps to locate us, the point "Le Ranch Nordique de Méribel" is in the right place, but be careful with the I-phone GPS which sends you to the head office and not to the Ranch.
🐎 Explore the vast expanses of our mountains with our horseback riding program! Whether you are tempted by a day of adventure or are looking for an extended getaway, our offers will meet your expectations. Exclusively reserved for experienced riders, our hikes guarantee you an authentic and safe experience.
🌟 You have the choice between different options to personalize your adventure according to your preferences. Try the adventure by bringing your own equine companion or let yourself be seduced by one of our horses, carefully selected for their reliability and big heart.
🗺️ Whether you prefer to stay at the base and explore the surroundings by star, or you dream of discovering new horizons while roaming, we will accompany you every step of the way to make you experience unforgettable moments. Prepare to be amazed by the beauty of the landscapes.
🌄 Embark on an unforgettable adventure to the rhythm of the horses, where each day has its share of discoveries and emotions in store for you. Book now and get ready to experience moments of escape in the heart of wild nature!
Walks on sleigh with reindeer Available soon
Our reindeer are still too young to be harnessed, this activity will be offered as soon as they are big and strong enough 
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The Ranch Nordique offers you to come and discover and cuddle the animals of the mini-farm. A peaceful and educational activity for the whole family.
Every day.
10€ (free for children under 2 years old).
Children must be accompanied by at least 1 adult!
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During your visit, you will get to know our reindeer better by giving them lichen (their favorite treat).
You will be able to enrich your knowledge about these fabulous animals and even about the nature that surrounds us, thanks to educational and fun billboards, but also thanks to the explanations that we will give you throughout.
An unusual and unmissable experience to live in Méribel, which will not fail to amaze young and old.
15€/child (under 10 years old) - 25€/adult. Free for children under 2 years old.
Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.
