The COL de la MOLEDE AT ANE'S STEP

Go on an adventure with the donkeys and horses of the Monts du Cantal!

 Donkey and pony trekking

• Family outings: let your children ride a pony or take a pack donkey on a half-day or full-day tour.
• Multi-day itinerary: set off on an adventure with a pack donkey and explore the breathtaking scenery of the Monts du Cantal.

Horseback riding

• From half a day to several days, for total immersion in the heart of Europe's largest volcano.

Tracking Game - Life-size treasure hunt

• A unique 1 or 2-day adventure, part Escape Game, part exploration.

Accommodation and well-being

• Stay in my gîte and enjoy a moment of relaxation with my shiatsu and magnetism treatments.
• As a Shiatsu practitioner and Do In facilitator, I offer sessions to harmonize body and mind.

A story of donkeys... and passion
For over 15 years, I've been sharing my life with nearly 30 donkeys. Some are real backpackers, others are young apprentices, and many are rescues. I educate them, rehabilitate them and give them back their confidence, to offer you unique travelling companions.

Shreck, Basile, Églantine, Azuphel, Casper, Capucine, Sable, Dromi, Sauvageon, Igrit, Isil, Ioda, Eden, Haïwa and Aubépine are looking forward to guiding you through the beautiful Cantal countryside.

Ready for adventure?

Family outings with a four-legged friend

Take a family or group outing with one of our faithful donkeys: Églantine, Azuphel, Basile, Shreck, Casper, Capucine, Igrit, Isil, Ioda, Dromi, Sauvageon, Sable, Eden or Haïwa.
Choose your formula : half-day, full-day or multi-day hikes, as you wish!

Do you prefer ponies? Lutin, Cyrius and Rose can accompany you on half-day or full-day outings.

Before you set off, you'll receive a briefing, a map and a circuit that you can download from the Visorando app, so you can set off on your own with your companion.

Our donkeys are equipped with packs and saddlebags to carry your belongings.
The ponies are saddled and can carry tired young children, always under the responsibility of an accompanying adult.

Portage :

• Donkeys can carry 25 to 35 kg, depending on their size (excluding packs and rugs).

• Ponies can carry up to 40 kg.

Trained in asinine mediationI am able able to welcome audiences of all ages experiencing difficulties in adapting to new situations, whether psychological, neurological, physical or social. This therapeutic, playful and approach to emotional balance and personal development. with animals, especially donkeys.

Here are just a few of the many the benefits of asinine mediation :

Stress reduction : The soothing presence of donkeys helps reduce stress and anxiety.

Improved communication : Interaction with the donkey stimulates self-expression and promotes the development of social skills social skills, especially for those with relational difficulties.

Building self-esteem Taking care of a donkey and establishing a trusting relationship with it builds self-confidence and self-esteem. self-esteem.

Encouraging empathy : Asine mediation promotes empathy empathy, enabling participants to understand and share the emotions emotions of others.

Physical activity : As the sessions take place outdoors, they encourage encourage physical exercise and improve general well-being.

Creating social links : By encouraging cooperation and exchanges, mediation creates strong social bonds and reinforces the sense of community.

Playful approach : Mediation with donkeys, by its playfulness, motivates participation and commitment, while making each moment of sharing unique.

In short, asine mediation offers a gentle, enriching approach approach, fostering emotional well-being while providing moments of moments of pleasure and sharing.

This approach has multiple objectives: therapeutic, social and educational. It aims to improve well-being by supporting the relationship with the animal. The work is always carried out in close collaboration with the educators, psychologists, psychomotor therapists, as well as parents or accompanying adults.

In concrete termsa session may include :

Animal observation,

Cuddles and care (brushing, hoof curettage),

Driving course and games,

Walks or hikes with a donkey.

The mediation sessions can also be extended by itinerant stays in bivouacs bivouacs (with the option of self-catering accommodation), offering a complete immersion in nature. Stays without prior sessions are also possible are also possible, for those who wish to enjoy this experience more experience.