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Donkey hire (saddled or pack-saddled)
Donkey hire for treks by the hour, the day, the week…
Le Tay
56200 La Gacilly
Tél : 33 (0) 2 99 08 04 25
info@closdutay.com
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The
Tay
donkeys
Câline,
Mandarine, Quitty, Asterix… want to take you on a walk.
Ride them on the footpaths around the Tay.
You can amble along these paths for a few hours
or alternatively go on a trek for a few days.
The donkeys are loaded with tents and your bags before you set off,
perhaps along the Nantes - Brest Canal or towards the Brocéliande
forest.
Enjoy the freedom and relaxation that a donkey’s pace brings.
You
will be able to experience a different aspect of the countryside and
appreciate its friendly inhabitants...
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Saddled ride around the Tay |
Ready to set off with the picnic |
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At
the Tay, you will find our animals to be loving, calm, careful
and thoughtful, far removed from the pejorative sense of the
word "donkey". We have grown to love our donkeys and we hope we
can encourage you to do the same. Children always find the ride
or trek too short: the time to say goodbye comes far too
quickly. Your time with the donkeys will be enhanced by using
common sense and having consideration for the animals. We can
also provide some basic guidelines.
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The donkey trek
We use the first day to allow you to get to know the donkey via
a loop around the Tay. Using our bed and breakfast or the La
Gacilly camp site as a base, you can set off on a ride with one
of our donkeys. We recommend the routes along the Nantes -
Brest Canal or towards the Brocéliande forest.. These routes are
merely suggestions which can be adapted according to how far you
want to go. However, we do encourage you not to aim to cover a
huge distance; between 12 and 25km is about right.
You can take one donkey for transport (tent, bags, picnic etc)
and one saddled donkey for a child. Your child or children can
alternatively walk and take a turn on the donkey, avoiding the
need for them to walk the whole route.
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The pack-saddle...cat not included ! |
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Câline and Améo |
Tents, mats, duvets, food…all on
the pack-saddle |
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Around the Tay
Once you have met the donkey we have chosen for you, and
had a trial run, you are free to set off on a walk or
follow one of the pathways in the surrounding area.
The donkey is equipped with a bardette, a small saddle
specially adapted for a donkey. You hold the donkey on
a lead and your children (up to a weight of 40kg) can
enjoy the ride on its back.
With the picnic or goûter loaded in the saddlebag, all
you need to do is find a quiet area of greenery so that
everyone can recharge on biscuits, crêpes or… a few
tasty tufts of grass!
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At a donkey's pace,
in harmony with nature |
Quitty
nibbles at a few
flowers along the route |
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Prices
for donkey hire |
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Prices (saddled or pack-saddled) |
15
September to 15 June |
15 June to 15
September |
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2
hour donkey hire (please book day before) |
20.00 €
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20.00 € |
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1/2
day donkey hire |
23.00
€ |
25.00
€ |
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1
day donkey hire |
35.00
€ |
40.00
€ |
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3 day donkey hire on weekdays |
85.00
€ |
95.00
€ |
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3 day donkey hire at weekend |
105.00
€ |
115.00
€ |
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1 week donkey hire |
185.00
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205.00
€ |
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Hire of a second donkey
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10% reduction |
10% reduction |
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A deposit for donkey and equipment
is required for walks of more than one day: 150
€
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Contact us for details of harnessed donkey hire.
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One donkey can carry the bags of two to three people, 40kg
maximum.
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The price includes donkey hire, the pack-saddle or saddle with
saddlebags and other donkey equipment.
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The price does not include picnics, goûters, meals, or
accommodation…
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