A pony and climbing day for children
Micro-adventureMini-escape: pony morning, climbing afternoon
Spring is well established in the Pays des Écrins, the meadows are full of flowers, the trees are green and while some of them are exploring the peaks on ski touring or climbing, we decided to go with our family to two beautiful spots in the territory to combine relaxation, leisure and family reunions!
On the program: in the morning, pony ride for the eldest of my 11-year-old daughters, under the amazed eye of the youngest of 20 months. Head to Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières to meet the ponies and horses of the Monbrison ponies, which await you in the summer, in Puy Saint Vincent for rides. You can also go to the equestrian center of Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières
Horses and children, a real connection…
Did you know that horses are likely to have, what science has identified as a “consistent” heartbeat (heart rate pattern), which is why we can feel better when we’re around them.
And I can confirm it, what a joy to see so many smiles and sweetness around these magnificent animals!
An afternoon of climbing with the family in Champcella
After a good picnic concocted based on local products bought in the shops of Argentière-La Bessée, we are on the Chambon climbing sector in Champcella.
Access is very easy. From the car park at the entrance to the town, you just have to go down a few metres to find yourself in front of the walls of the very easy sector with mostly routes in grade 4.
Young and old can then enjoy the afternoon by alternating quiet moments in the shade of the trees and moments of climbing on the climbing routes.
What a pleasure to osberve the children who climb and for some, who discover the activity of climbing.
Champcella is a small haven of peace, a village in the mountains, next to the beautiful valley of Freissinières. From the village, there is a beautiful view of the valley and several little corners of paradise to discover by climbing, trail running or mountain biking in summer.