THE STAG RUT STAY
BE A PRIVILEGED WITNESS TO THE STAG’S MATING SEASON
THE EXPERIENCE
In late August, the red deer begins its mating season and our forests become the stage for a unique and spellbinding sound spectacle: the stag rut. This natural phenomenon is one of the most remarkable displays in the wild. At the start of autumn, as Nature begins to prepare for winter and the leaves take on copper hues, the great males abandon their usual discretion for a few weeks to enter their breeding period. Their powerful calls echo through the forest to attract females and drive away their rivals.
It is a rare and fascinating moment, when the wild becomes a true spectacle. The silence of the forest gives way to a vibrant tension. The great males emerge from the shadows, their voices hoarse and powerful, to court the females and assert their dominance. A rare, profound, almost ancestral moment — a natural theatre that overwhelms the senses.
At La Réserve, the stags roar not only at night but also for a good part of the day.
For this occasion, we offer you an exceptional stay, to experience these intense moments of the wild.
THE PROGRAMME:
Day 1:
- 3.00pm: Welcome (check-in) and settling into your room at the bioclimatic villa.
- 4.00pm: Departure for a guided walking safari: 2 hours at the heart of the rut. Observation and photography of La Réserve’s wildlife. Return around 6.00pm.
- From 7.00pm: Dinner at LE TAKHI restaurant.
- Overnight stay in a room at the bioclimatic villa.
Day 2:
- 8.00am: Buffet breakfast with home-made, local and organic produce — served at La Réserve’s LE TAKHI restaurant.
- 9.00am: Departure for the heights of La Réserve to better hear the rut — a 2-hour-30-minute safari of observation and photography in the company of an experienced naturalist.
- 12.00pm: Lunch at LE TAKHI restaurant.
- 2.00pm: Visit to the open-air museum dedicated to the 30,000-year history of the alliance between man and animal.
A few details about the stay:
→ During this stay, safaris are conducted in groups of a maximum of 6 to 8 people to ensure a high-quality experience.
→ The programme may be adjusted by our specialists to best adapt to the animals’ activity.
→ For any questions about the rutting season, please do not hesitate to contact us on 04 93 60 00 78.
Some practical information:
Respecting the wild world:
In order to prevent any risk of transmitting contagious diseases to the animals at La Réserve (brucellosis, Aujeszky’s disease, echinococcosis, etc.), picnics and domestic animals are not permitted on site.
It is therefore not permitted to bring food or drink from outside.
Natural swimming pool:
Reserved for guests staying at La Réserve, the natural swimming pool is accessible from June to September, every day from 4.00pm to 7.00pm.
→ Its water, naturally filtered thanks to the presence of plankton, contains no chemical products. To preserve this balance, sun creams and oils are strictly forbidden.
→ Swimming is not supervised: children must always be accompanied by an adult.
Available dates:
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- Full or exceptionally closed
Frequently asked questions
Do you have another question? Contact us at contact@haut-thorenc.com
The ecolodges are not heated. For your comfort, we make them available only during the summer season, from May 17 to October 15. Outside these dates, you can enjoy our other accommodations: Le Petit Manoir and Villa Bioclimatique.
Yes, of course! Children of all ages are welcome at La Réserve. Only guided walking safaris and our Lodges are not available for children under 5, for insurance reasons.
The Brame and Privilège stays can be enjoyed by families with young children, but only if the safaris are fully privatized.
For your safety, but also for health reasons, pets are not allowed.
We strongly advise you to book your safari or stay in advance.
No, our restaurant will be delighted to welcome you for lunch and dinner.
Here's all the information you need to get to La Réserve des Monts d'Azur :
- 651 route des châteaux
06750 THORENC - GPS coordinates:
43°48'20 " N - 6°50'43 " E
43.8049886,6.8431416
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We can be reached on the following telephone numbers:
Please note, annual closure from November 6 to December 1, 2023.