Ski Joering in Auvergne
A horse, skis and the Mont-Dore mountains. Equestrian adrenaline, day or night.
- Half-day
- 1 to 50 participants
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Description
Picture groomed snow under your skis, the tow rope tightening in your hands, and suddenly the power of a horse launching you forward in a mountain silence broken only by hoofbeats and the edge of your skis cutting the snow. Ski joëring is the winter incentive near Clermont-Ferrand that brings together in a single discipline what skiing enthusiasts and horse lovers each look for separately. At Mont-Dore, between snowy open ground and forest, your colleagues discover a mountain activity they would never have imagined experiencing together.
The experience opens with a paired initiation led by an instructor, who takes the time to teach the basics of harness handling and the essential techniques for skiing safely behind a horse. Once everyone has found their footing, the team heads out on the circuit autonomously. And for those who want to push the adrenaline further, Takamaka Clermont can organise a speed challenge, a slalom or a mini raid that ratchet up the tension and competition all the way to the final turn.
Ski joëring takes place on groomed snow, in a closed arena or on a track, day or night. Ski equipment is provided and a buffet of hot drinks and treats waits for the group at the end. A half-day of activity, truly novel sensations and a rare connection between a team, horses and the Auvergne mountains.
- Half-day
- 1 to 50 participants
📍 Location: At Mont-Dore, in the Sancy massif, Auvergne. Practised on groomed snow, in a closed arena or on a track.
⏱️ Duration: Allow a half-day for the activity. The precise duration in hours is not specified on the source page. To be confirmed with Takamaka Clermont.
👥 Groups: Up to 50 people.
🗓️ Season: Winter, subject to sufficient snow cover. Available day or night.
⛷️ Skiing level required: Not specified on the source page. To be confirmed with Takamaka Clermont (a basic level of skiing ability is likely needed to be safely towed by a horse).
👟 Recommended attire: Not specified on the source page. To be completed (warm, waterproof ski or mountain clothing, appropriate gloves, helmet recommended).
🎒 Equipment provided: Ski equipment is supplied by Takamaka Clermont. To be confirmed at booking for additional protective equipment.
🐴 Supervision: An instructor accompanies the group during the initiation phase and supervises the session throughout the activity.
☕ Buffet included: A buffet of hot drinks and treats is offered at the end to close the session in convivial style.
🏁 Competitive options: A speed challenge, slalom or mini raid can be organised depending on the group's preferences.
How the activity works
Welcome and paired initiation
Autonomous circuit time
Buffet and close
Why choose Takamaka ?
Ski joëring is one of the rarest and most original activities in the Takamaka Clermont catalogue, and it is at Mont-Dore that it makes complete sense, in a natural setting that makes the encounter between horse, snow and team genuinely powerful. With 7 years of local experience and careful selection of its equestrian partners, Takamaka Clermont ensures a well-supervised, safe session designed for a corporate audience.
The activity is fully managed end-to-end: ski equipment provided, instructor on site for the initiation and supervision, autonomous circuit time and competitive options available on request. The hot drinks and treats buffet at the end is the natural conclusion to a half-day that genuinely breaks the mould of standard winter seminar formats.
Up to 50 people, day or night, with the option of building ski joëring into a broader winter seminar programme at the Sancy: it is the winter incentive that consistently surprises and generates lasting collective memories around a discipline most participants are discovering for the very first time.
FAQ
What is ski joëring?
Ski joëring is an original winter activity combining skiing and horse riding. Pulled by a horse and accompanied by an instructor, participants enjoy a fun and sporty experience in the snowy landscapes of the Sancy mountains.
Do we need previous skiing or ski joëring experience?
No previous ski joëring experience is required. A professional instructor will first introduce participants to the basics of the activity before they head out onto the course.
What happens if the snow conditions are not suitable?
The activity depends on weather and snow conditions. Our team will help you organise your event and can suggest an alternative activity if ski joëring cannot take place.
How does the team building work?
The activity starts with an introduction in pairs with an instructor. Participants learn the basics of handling the horse-drawn equipment before heading out onto the course. Depending on your objectives, we can also organise a speed challenge, slalom or mini raid.