Contrabandist's Old Trails in Pyrenees

Difficulty

Challenging

Comfort

Basic+

Upscale

Weight limit

A riding holidays to ride the amazing Pyrenees, discover the Gastronomy at the Romanesque villages of the mountains and to ride back to the old trails the contrabandists used to cross to France along the ages.

The dates are set approximately, for further info please contact us.

The availability of all programs and schedules is subject to weather conditions. If unfavorable or unforeseen weather conditions arise, efforts will be made to offer comparable riding experiences. The team may adjust or alter the plans but will strive to provide a similar experience.

Tour highlights

Pyrenean Landscape

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

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 programme 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.

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!

5 riding days;
6-8 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

Basic+

Upscale

Hotel

4 nights

Guest House

2 nights

A small hotel in the village of Setkases to enjoy nature in a quiet and family atmosphere, where you will find at your disposal a home-cooked restaurant with a dining room full of windows to enjoy food, drinks and scenery. Then, to relax, several spacious rooms with TV, bathroom and terrace.

Tour conditions

Included

7 days, 6nights - full board;
all riding activities;
2 guides: local and English speaking.

Extras

personal expenses and souvenirs;
high season supplement (from June to October) - 185€;
single room - 225€;
flights;
transfer from / to Barcelona airport: 150€.

Group size

From 2 to 10 tourists

Duration

7 days

6 nights

It's important to know

He is an experienced and talented rider, always accompanied by an English speaking back up guide.

Reviews

5.0

Based on 7 reviews

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Nani

about provider

12 Sep, 2023

This 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.
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Joan

about provider

3 Apr, 2023

Thank you Mark, Enric and Bernat for your kindness. We really enjoyed the trail and liked the route very much. Will definitely do it again!!!
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Ramon

about provider

13 Mar, 2023

It 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!!!