Highlights of the Pyrenees, a magnificent scenic route, in which you will reach heights up to 2800m of altitude. Through its crests, you will cross entire valleys. You will have the opportunity to admire the alpine landscape in areas that are not accessible to vehicles. You will ride through deep valleys and rocky reliefs in which it will seem that you have landed on the moon. You will reach spectacular altitudes where you can contemplate the mountains, a spectacle of nature! This route has a combination of some trots and gallops and some sections in which you will have to walk.
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Vanessa M. is the provider of this trip
The provider speaks: English
A passionate of my country and loving to show around
Tour highlights
The Essence of the Pyrenees
Enjoy the beauty of the mountains and valleys
Riding Catalonia
Experience riding Spanish-Arabic horses on rocky reliefs
Wonder of Local Nature
Explore the region
Route details
Day 1
Arrival
You will arrive to L’Abella on the Pyrenees, a typical and small Catalan village in the middle of the mountains with stone houses. Before dinner, we will go over the week's program. You will be told about the special characteristics of our Andalusian trail horses. You will be given an introduction to the week´s program with an opportunity for a one-to-one conversation designed to find every rider their perfect horse. Then, you can enjoy a fantastic dinner.
No riding.
Day 2
The Journey Begins!
Day 3
To the Highest Peaks + the Great Valley of the Pyrenees
Day 4
Natural Park Cadí-Moixeró and Sanctuary of Falgàs
Day 5
Catllaràs Range and Avinyonet to Gombrén
Day 6
The Ribes Valley and Back to Ripoll
Day 7
Back to l’Abella Serra Cavallera
Day 8
Departure
Difficulty
Challenging
Does not require specific skills, but one must be in good health
Tour provider's comments
This route is appropriate for experienced riders and for fit people used to walk on the mountains, because in some parts of this trail it will be required. We only recommend you this trail if you are in a good physical condition!
- 6 riding days;
- 4-6 riding hours a day;
- English tack, trekking , with saddlebags;
- trail with long gallops, canters, trots;
- horses: Spanish, Hispano-Arabians, Arabians, Anglo-Arabian, Quarterback.
Accommodation
Comfort
Midscale
Upscale
Flat
1 night
Hotel
4 nights
Guest House
1 night
During this trip we plan to stay in apartments, 2* and 3* hotels.
1 night
Apartments L’Abella
This rural house is a former manor house. It was built in 1730 with classical rural architecture. The house was fully restored in 2002 and converted to 4 nice and quiet apartments, fully equipped.
- dining room;
- living room;
- fully equipped kitchen;
- bathroom;
- 1 double bedroom;
- 1 triple bedroom;
- TV;
- central heating;
- fireplace;
- private parking;
- garden with barbecue.
1 night
Hostal Roquetes
1 night
Solineu
1 night
La Canal
1 night
Hotel Terra Alta
1 night
Hotel La Cabanya
Tickets to group meeting place
Group meeting place
Comunidad Autònoma de Cataluña, Provincia de Barcelona, Sant Marti de Centelles, l'Abellá
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Weather during the tour
Weather conditions along the route
You will get a weather forecast for this tour’s route based on
- the forecasts for this season
- the statistics from previous years’ trips
Tour conditions
Included
- 8 days, 7 nights full board;
- 2 guides: local and English speaking.
Extras
- personal expenses and souvenirs;
- food and drinks not included in the programme;
- flights;
- high season supplement (from June to October) - 185€;
- single room supplement - 240€;
- group transfer from / to Barcelona airport - 175€ per person return (2h15);
- group transfer from / to Girona airport - 150€ per person return (1h15);
- private transfer per way at any time max. 6 people 350€ from Barcelona/250€ from Girona.
Group size
4-10 tourists, over 16 y.o.
Duration
8 days
7 nights
It's important to know
Tell me about our guide
He is an experienced and talented rider, always accompanied by an English speaking back up guide.
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Reviews
- NNaniabout provider12 Sep, 2023This is a very good riding school in a beautiful location. The owners are very friendly and attentive and the teachers and guides are great. They offer wonderful excursions and multi-day trips as well as day classes, multi-day camps for kids and you can even play horse soccer. The facilities are very practical and have a rustic look, blending in perfectly with the landscape.
- JJoanabout provider3 Apr, 2023Thank you Mark, Enric and Bernat for your kindness. We really enjoyed the trail and liked the route very much. Will definitely do it again!!!
- RRamonabout provider13 Mar, 2023It is a great place with dedicated staff who are passionate about their work and experienced. Our daughters loved it, it was our second time there and we will be coming again. The experience offered to us by David was exceptional. Thank you!!!
Dates and Prices
- Any dates on request during the season1 Jul – 31 Aug
- from18 – 25 May8 days 7 nights
- from15 – 22 Jun8 days 7 nights
- from7 – 14 Sep8 days 7 nights
- from5 – 12 Oct8 days 7 nights
