Unique in Europe, at 6,562ft high
The highest school in Europe for racing an riding horses.
Initiation, dressage, jumps, games, horse or pony rides, outdoor area races, courses (racing, endurance, competitions), daylong rides (weekends),...

Poutran track

Both progression and performance are achieved together here: One 2,788ft circuit with a 13ft river sand track with a maximum slope of 9%, 4 curves with a 131ft minimum radius. Obstacles and a 1200yd² arena for training ensure a complete, tailored approach for a wide range of disciplines.
This training centre is open to race horses: race, endurance and show.

Veterinary Studies

Veterinary studies are unanimous: 3 weeks at altitude increase a horse’s red corpuscle count by 1.5 million.
Result: reinforced physical capacity and improved endurance.
This is why Alpe d’Huez has conceived this oxigenation site for horses, which is unique in Europe.
Innovative, technical and unique, this infrastructure has been developped to optimize the horse’s physical characteristics.
Federations and trainers have been wishing for it, Alpe d’Huez has made it...

Security and professionalism

Access to the track is strictly controlled. Here, performance rhymes also with security.

Back to nature, comfort and well being

Coddled guests: stalls in perfect conformity with norms, showers and solarium guaranteeing health and smooth recuperation. The abundant forage of our mountains, turned gold by the sun, will give your mount energy and well-being. Trainers, jockeys and family will also enjoy the comfort and conviviality of the accommodation and the numerous events proposed by the resort this summer.

They visited the Centre

• Djeser (Arnaud Munier Stables– Lyon Parilly) : flat race winner on July 31st 2006 in Clairfontaine

• Anaïs (Arnaud Munier Stables ) : ranking 4th and 5th flat race in Deauville in August 2006

• Maemali (Fernando Perreira Stables) : flat race winner in Longchamp on September 3rd and 17th 2006

• Mystère du Rheu (Fernando Perreira Stables) : flat race winner in Amiens on October 2nd 2006, obstacle race winner in Cagne-sur-Mer on December 11th 2006

• Gouidal-Bihan (Fernando Perreira Stables) : obstacle race winner in Auteuil on December 3rd 2006.

Contact

Poutran International Riding School
Route du Col de Poutran
38750 Alpe d’Huez
Tel : +33 (0)6 69 79 59 51
Tel : +33 (0)6 03 65 15 61
Contact us by email