Activities

Beléteau based Llamas Trekking

The most popular llama trek lasts 3 hours and covers between 6 and 9 kms; other treks range from 1 hour to a full day*. The duration and distance not only varies with the terrain and weather, but also with what you like. Give us a call or e-mail us to discuss your requirements; we try to match the trek with our clients’ ability, interests and the weather conditions.

In the summer months, treks take place in the mornings. The
footpaths, including the nationally registered GR36, traverse a variety of landscapes with different flora, geology and views.

Treks commence with an introduction to the animals, followed by instructions on how to handle them. Safety instructions and a trial
walk confirm the group’s readiness for the trek. Walking is broken with several rest stops for the Llamas as well as the walkers.

On returning to base you can be served a ‘Menu du Jour’** and have as much time as you wish to interact with your new friend – Llama. The maximum group size is 12 people.

For the serious trekkers, who wish a full day 15-25kms trek, either the trek will loop round to Chez Beleteau for a ‘Menu du Jour’ or a picnic is included en-route.

Away trekking

Should you wish to trek in a different area to Brossac, you can still walk with our llamas.

Within reason we can transport some of our llamas to a location of your choice. The onus is on you to check that the footpaths are legal rights of way or the landowner has given permission to cross their land with llamas.

Llama Encounter

Especially for the smaller children (who would find a full trek too much) a Llama Encounter is recommended. Over an hour or so the children (and adults ) can get up close and friendly with our llamas, feeding them granules and the real treat – carrots (count your thumbs after!)
A great photo opportunity is created as the little ones are surrounded by these gentle creatures. These encounters normally take place around 16.00 hours and cost 6 euros p.p.

Special Llamas Events

Why not spend a special time with us? We can organise such events as:

• Birthday celebrations
• Anniversaries, Mother’s Day, etc.
• Wednesday afternoon child & parent visits (Goutée)
• Association/Company outings/incentives

• Away day for groups eg. Golfing Society
• Company Teambuilding/ Brain storming
• Break from the coast!
• Hen Party event (not as macho as paint-ball!)
• Any other reasonable ideas considered.

Your Special Llama Event can include a themed menu of your choice and could include: Gourmet, Charentais, Paella, Roasts, or Raclette, Fondue etc. Give us a call to discuss your memorable event and meal.

Trekking / Encounter Voucher

Why not give an unusual, but welcome gift in the form of a Gift Trekking / Encounter Voucher for family member’s or friend’s birthday. If you know someone is taking a holiday in the Charente or S.W. France a Trekking / Encounter Voucher will be one of the highlights of their holiday.

Photo shoots with llamas – Birthday, Anniversary, Wedding, Publicity/advertisements

Contact us with your ideas and we will see if we can accommodate them.

*Trekking Groups: maximum of 12, (16 for meals). Age & height restrictions apply (9 years, 1.20m height min).
**‘Menu du Jour’ includes: apero, wine, coffee from 35€.

NEW

Llama Aided Activity & Llama Aided Therapy

Zootherapy, in the form of Llama Aided Activity (L.A.A.) and Llama Aided Therapy (L.A.T.) is a well proven aid to Physically and Mentally Disabled people and has proved to be beneficial to autistic and children with special needs. We select and train llamas so that they allow people to touch, caress, brush and lead these animals. We are not Doctors, but can provide animals as part of a therapy program for individuals or groups, either at our base (in all weathers) or elsewhere.

When a group of 9 disturbed children visited us, 3 were terrified of all animals and initially refused to enter the animals’ corral. By the end of the 1 ½ hour session, not only were these particular 3 children wrapping their arms around the llamas necks, caressing them, demanding that they stay longer, but also were playing with our dog Buster. The llamas have an innate ability to sense people’s difficulties and exude compassion.

Contact us for more information and details of the protocols we use.