A Week of Donkey Trekking

Looking for a hike that is genuinely different? Spend a week travelling through the countryside with a donkey. This longer adventure offers total immersion in preserved landscapes, at an unhurried pace and with an unexpected connection to your long-eared companion. Welcome to donkey trekking, an experience to enjoy in the Cévennes or other wild places.

Preparing for the adventure

A multi-day walk needs a little preparation, especially when you are travelling with animals. These essentials will help you set off with confidence.

Choose the right route

Pick a route suited to both your hiking level and the donkeys. Marked trails that move between ridges, forests, valleys and small villages offer variety. The Cévennes, for example, are full of accessible, wild paths.

Pack the right gear

• Water bottles and a water reserve
• Energy-rich snacks
• A first-aid kit
• Clothing for changing temperatures
• A light bag that can be carried by the donkey, under the guide's supervision

Wildhartt provides a recommended packing list before each departure, and local partners guide you through the preparation.

Travel with respect for nature

A week outdoors is also an opportunity to hike responsibly: take your waste with you, camp only in designated areas, respect wildlife and plants, and limit your impact on soils and water sources.

Meeting the donkeys

The donkeys are the real protagonists of this adventure and your travelling partners. Their calm nature creates space for observation. Their pace encourages you to slow down and enjoy the walk. More than pack animals, they can form a genuine bond with hikers, especially families.

Immersion at nature's pace

Walking at a donkey's pace changes the way you hike. At human speed, mountains, forests, rivers and plateaus have time to register. Each day can bring a new encounter, a panorama at sunrise, a roe deer around a bend, or a river in which to cool off.

Why spend a week donkey trekking?

• Enjoy an unusual adventure away from busy routes
• Create lasting memories with family or friends
• Choose slower, more respectful travel
• Build an authentic relationship with the animal
• Give each step more meaning

Ready to go?

Wildhartt offers donkey-trekking stays in the Cévennes, led by passionate local professionals with a commitment to sustainable travel. Explore our animal-focused expeditions.