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SPAIN - CATALONIA : HORSE RIDING TRAIL IN THE CATALONIAN HINTERLAND...
Itinerary - Extensions - Horses and required riding level
Guiding - Accommodation - Dates and rates - More infos / booking
Guiding - Accommodation - Dates and rates - More infos / booking
Catalonia gather together a huge variety of landscapes in a quite small
space. First of all the seaside has two faces: as soon as you're leaving the touristic sites you'll find a contrasted landscapes with a succesion of rocky inlets, creeks and pine- lined capes, which remained protected. Further to the north the mountain is more present and we find fantastic cliffs sceneries, diving into the mediterrean while at the south, pristine beaches are more attractive to us. The hinterlands don't give up to the littoral in the richness of sceneries it can offer. Vineyards et olive grove are juxtaposed with market gardening, flower and fruit culture fields. We joins the Sierra de Montseny, classified as a mondial biosphere reserve by the UNESCO. Montserrat monastery is nested in somptuous mountain surroundings, where lakes and volcanos bring a certain value to this region. Finally, the Pyrenees, where romans churches are settled for centuries and where we can still find unique places for hikkers: natural parks.... More than a very charming environment, its one of the oldest history in Europe that gives all its character to Catalonia. |
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Special offer: free transfers for all trails done between February 15th and March 15th !
> Have a look to the photos of the Mountain to Sea trail (french comments)
ITINERARY
DISCOVERY TRAIL (detailled programme) It is a faboulous way to experience Catalonia for the first time ! As a dive in the heart of this region, you'll feel like travelling trough the time, with breathtaking panoramas, Besalu, Sant Ferriol and Santa Pau medieval villages, their roman monastries, their walls and cobbled little streets...You'll also visit Girona, the highly historical region capital. But, the main asset of this trail is the two days route within the volcanoes region, one which remain one the most remoted and wild in the whole Europe. You'll ride above San Julia del Mont mountain and in the Santa Pau valley, explore El Torn and El Sallent villages before swiming in rivers.....The volcanic Gorrotxa is a staggering region ! Dates & Prices |
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MOUNTAIN TO SEA TRAIL (detailled
programme) The first part of this itinerary will lead you up to an alititide of 1.200 m. From there, you'll saty in a very remoted part of Catalonia. This ascent is made through wild nature, you'll follow rocky gorges as a guide, where nice waterfalls are diving. While joining the Ampourdanese plain, you are crossing Boadella forest and take advantage of your situation to admire the faboulous Rosas bay. On this road, marvellous typical villages, roman churches and very comfortable accommodation...The more we are move closer to the seaside the more the paces are getting fast but the 8 kilometers long beach will be the ideal ground for a nice galopp ! On you way back, you'll pass through Besalu, charming villages fullof history at the gate of the Pyrenees. Dates & Prices |
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We offer a fantastic new route that is going from the mountains to the sea, with a wonderful variety of landscapes. Ride through the fantastic nature of the Alt Empordà. Each time, precious towns, castles and churches. Discover small medieval villages such as real Besalú, Crespià and Bàscara. Cross hills and fields of wheat, poppies and sunflowers. Discover forests full of wild herbs. Canter on plans coastal meadows on mount and follow the small winding creek. Experience the most exciting gallop on the fringe of the sea. Alt Empordà is full of culture, history and natural diversity. |
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CATALONIAN COAST TRAIL (detailled programme) We offer you to ride through fragrant thyme and rosemary forest, along river Fluvia in order to reach the inescapable village of Sant Marti de Sesceres, its XIIIth century church and presbytery. With the Pyrenees mountain as a backdrop, Sant Llorenç de la Lugan's castle seems to revive. You'll continue your trail through the wine- growing region of Albères where vineyard and olive grove are hormoniously mixed, it will be the occasion for you to visit caves and discover the teh local wine. The Aiguamoll natural reserve where flamingos and other exotic bird colonies is now waiting for us. It's a marvellous path to get to the eastern point of the whole puninsula, the Creus Cape, where a fantastic lunar landscape will atonished you. Dates & Prices |
CATALONIAN SUMMITS TRAIL (detailled programme) This trail will lead you through one of the nicest Catalonian Pyrenee region, where two types of scenery can be admired. On the one side, you can appreciate the spectacular views the summits are offering, and, on the other hand, the charming Garrotxa forest, where to do energetic galopps. You'll start at the gate of the Pyrenees, running along LLierca river and Fluvia valley. Nice galopps through the plain lead you to Sant Aniol summit, while we are crossing historical villages, and wild flower fields. Dates & Prices |
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CASTLES AND VOLCANOES TRAIL (detailled programme) The exploration of the Garrotxa volcanic valley looks like a trip through time. At every stop of our ride, you meet little mountain villages, medieval castles, abbeys, and roman churches often hang on the mountainside ! Its also the occasion to discover hide valleys as La Miana or Sant Pau valleys, the eponymous village is a ancient medieval village with great walls and built on a volcanic rock. Passing in the Garrotxa valley on horse back is the only way to discover such lunar sceneries made of lava, the perfect ground for long trotts and galopps to reach Santa Margarita, the nicest and biggest crater of the region. Dates & Prices |
CATALONIAN WEEK ENDS (detailled programme) Take a few days to come and discover during a week-end the changing Catalonian landscapes, with its mountain villages, medieval castles, abbeys and roman churches... This itinerary is a pretty good mix of energetic ride, discovery and good time of relaxation. Dates & Prices |
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EXTEND YOUR TRIP
Extension stay in a 3 or 4* hotel in Barcelona
What about staying a few days in the proud catalan capital Barcelona after your ride ? Land of artistic expression in any shape or form: Picasso museum, Miro's foundation, Gaudi's masterpiece spraeded out in the whole city with its casas, the batlo and Milo, Park Güell, Sagrada Familia... Barcelona has also a rich historical heritage, that you'll discover going all over the gothic area and visiting its magnificient XIIth century gothic cathedral. But more than this, the the city cannot hide its mediterranean roots and the way of life prevailing in. It's a recognize place, perfect for farniente: sunbathing day on one of the several beaches of the city before partying in one of the restaurant or bar ligning the seaside.
That for we offer you to spend as many nights as you want to discover and enjoy the city at your pace in a central 3 or 4* hotel, including breakfast.
Cf. "Options" section below for detailled prices.
This is just a suggestion, feel free to contact us if you have any other ideas or for any advices !
What about staying a few days in the proud catalan capital Barcelona after your ride ? Land of artistic expression in any shape or form: Picasso museum, Miro's foundation, Gaudi's masterpiece spraeded out in the whole city with its casas, the batlo and Milo, Park Güell, Sagrada Familia... Barcelona has also a rich historical heritage, that you'll discover going all over the gothic area and visiting its magnificient XIIth century gothic cathedral. But more than this, the the city cannot hide its mediterranean roots and the way of life prevailing in. It's a recognize place, perfect for farniente: sunbathing day on one of the several beaches of the city before partying in one of the restaurant or bar ligning the seaside.
That for we offer you to spend as many nights as you want to discover and enjoy the city at your pace in a central 3 or 4* hotel, including breakfast.
Cf. "Options" section below for detailled prices.
This is just a suggestion, feel free to contact us if you have any other ideas or for any advices !
HORSES AND REQUIRED RIDING LEVEL
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Horses and tack Horses are especially elected for trails. Execept their natural specificities (kindness and agility), these spanish breed are trained for outdoor riding. Required riding level For this trail you should be confident at all paces and already have an experience of trail riding. A good general physical condition will help you to appreciate these Andalucian trails. Every day, we are approx. five hours in the saddle. Accompanied kids are welcomed from 14 years old, and 16 if they are non accompagnied, if they have a enough riding skills and good physical condition. Maximum weight is 90 kg // 198 lbs |
YOUR GUIDES
All the rides are led by professional and experienced staff. After
fourteen years old of exprience, their rides are now unique. If
we have to focus on three points we would say that security, professionnalism
and welcome are the main assets of this team. These horse and nature
lover will always be happy to make you discover their beloved region |
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ACCOMMODATION
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The "base camp" is a XIth century farm, renovated as a rural hotel.
This charming and warming establishment offer a breathtaking view over the
Pyrenees. To be ask and paid on booking. |
DATES AND RATES
Special offer: free transfers for all trails done between February 15th and March 15th !
| Discovery ride 2012 - from 2 to 11 riders | ||
| Feb 26 to March , 2012 | available |
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| March 4 to 11 ,2012 | available |
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| March 11 to 18 ,2012 | available |
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| March 18 to 25 ,2012 | 960 € |
available |
| March 25 to April 1 ,2012 | 960 € |
available |
| April 15 to 22 ,2012 | 960 € |
available |
| April 22 to 29 ,2012 | 960 € |
available |
| April 29 to May 6 ,2012 | 960 € |
available |
| May 6 to 13 ,2012 | 960 € |
available |
| May 13 to 20 ,2012 | 960 € |
available |
| May 20 to 27 ,2012 | 960 € |
available |
| May 27 to June 3 ,2012 | 960 € |
available |
| June 10 to 17 ,2012 | 960 € |
available |
| June 24 to July 1 , 2012 | 960 € |
available |
| July 1 to 8 ,2012 | available |
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| July 8 to 15 , 2012 | available |
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| July 15 to 22 , 2012 | available |
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| July 22 to 29 , 2012 | available |
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| August 26 to September 2 ,2012 | 960 € |
available |
| September 9 to 16 ,2012 | 960 € |
available |
| September 16 to 23 , 2012 | 960 € |
available |
| September 30 to October 7 , 2012 | 960 € |
available |
| October 7 to 14 , 2012 | 960 € |
available |
| October 14 to 21 , 2012 | 960 € |
available |
| November 4 to 11 , 2012 | available |
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| November 11 to 18 ,2012 | available |
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| November 18 to 25 ,2012 | available |
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| Mountain to Sea Trail 2012 - from 2 to 11 riders | ||
| Feb 26 to March 4 ,2012 | available |
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| March 4 to 11 ,2012 | available |
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| March 18 to 25 ,2012 | 1190 € |
available |
| April 8 to 15 ,2012 | 1190 € |
available |
| April 22 to 29 , 2012 | 1190 € |
available |
| April 29 to May 6 ,2012 | 1190 € |
available |
| May 27 to June 3 ,2012 | 1190 € |
available |
| June 10 to 17 ,2012 | 1190 € |
available |
| June 24 to July 1 , 2012 | 1190 € |
available |
| July 8 to 15 ,2012 | available |
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| July 22 to 29 ,2012 | available |
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| August 26 to September 2 ,2012 | 1190 € |
available |
| September 9 to 16 ,2012 | 1190 € |
available |
| September 16 to 23 ,2012 | 1190 € |
available |
| September 23 to 30 , 2012 | 1190 € |
available |
| October 7 to 14 ,2012 | 1190 € |
available |
| October 14 to 21 , 2012 | 1190 € |
available |
| October 21 to 28 , 2012 | 1190 € |
available |
| November 4 to 11 , 2012 | available |
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| November 18 to 25 ,2012 | available |
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| On Dali territory 2012 - from 2 to 11 riders |
| March 11 to 18 , 2012 | available |
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| March 25 to April 1 , 2012 | 1230 € |
available |
| April 15 to 22 , 2012 | 1230 € |
available |
| May 20 to 27 ,2012 | 1230 € |
available |
| June 3 to 10 , 2012 | 1230 € |
available |
| June 17 to 24 , 2012 | 1230 € |
available |
| July 1 to 8 , 2012 | available |
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| July 15 to 22 , 2012 | available |
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| September 2 to 9 ,2012 | 1230 € |
available |
| September 30 to October 7 , 2012 | 1230 € |
available |
| October 28 to November 4 ,2012 | available |
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| November 11 to 18 , 2012 | available |
| Catalan Coast Trail 2012 - from 2 to 11 riders | ||
| May 13 to 20 ,2012 | 1310 € |
available |
| June 3 to 10 , 2012 | 1310 € |
available |
| June 17 to 24 , 2012 | 1310 € |
available |
| September 16 to 23 ,2012 | 1310 € |
available |
| September 23 to 30 ,2012 | 1310 € |
available |
| October 21 to 28 ,2012 | 1310 € |
available |
| October 28 to November 4 , 2012 | available |
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| Catalonian Summits 2012 - from 2 to 11 riders | ||
| May 6 to 13, 2012 | 1190 € |
available |
| May 27 to June 2 ,2012 | 1190 € |
available |
| June 10 to 16 , 2012 | 1190 € |
available |
| June 24 to 30 , 2012 | 1190 € |
available |
| September 2 to 8 , 2012 | 1190 € |
available |
| September 30 to October 6 ,2012 | 1190 € |
available |
October 14 to 20 , 2012 |
1190 € |
available |
| Catalonian Week end 2012 - from 2 to 11 riders | ||
| march 1 to 4 , 2012 | available |
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| march 8 to 11 ,2012 | available |
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| march 15 to 18 , 2012 | available |
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| march 22 to 25 , 2012 | 470 € |
available |
| march 29 to april 1 , 2012 | 470 € |
available |
| april 12 to 15 , 2012 | 470 € |
available |
| april 19 to 22 , 2012 | 470 € |
available |
| april 26 to 29 , 2012 | 470 € |
available |
| may 3 to 6 , 2012 | 470 € |
available |
| may 10 to 13 , 2012 | 470 € |
available |
| may 17 to 20 , 2012 | 470 € |
available |
| may 24 to 27 , 2012 | 470 € |
available |
| may 31 to june 3 , 2012 | 470 € |
available |
| june 7 to 10 , 2012 | 470 € |
available |
| june 14 to 17 , 2012 | 470 € |
available |
| june 21 to 24 , 2012 | 470 € |
available |
| june 28 to july 1 , 2012 | 470 € |
available |
| july 5 to 8 , 2012 | available |
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| july 12 to 15 , 2012 | available |
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| july 19 to 22 , 2012 | available |
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| july 26 to 29 , 2012 | available |
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| august 30 to septemver 2 , 2012 | 470 € |
available |
| september 6 to 09 ,2012 | 470 € |
available |
| september 13 to 16 ,2012 | 470 € |
available |
| september 20 to 23 , 2012 | 470 € |
available |
| september 27 to 30 ,2012 | 470 € |
available |
| october 4 to 7 , 2012 | 470 € |
available |
| october 11 to 14 , 2012 | 470 € |
available |
| october 18 to 21 ,2012 | 470 € |
available |
| october 25 to 28 ,2012 | 470 € |
available |
| november 1 to 4 ,2012 | available |
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| november 8 to 11,2012 | available |
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| november 15 to 18 ,2012 | available |
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| november 22 to 25 , 2012 | available |
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Transportation is not included in the prices mentionned above. Please contact us for quotation or advise.
Special offer: free transfers for all trails done between February 15th and March 15th !
| Extension Barcelone 1 night | ||
| 4*hotel | double room to be shared |
85 € |
| single room |
160 € |
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| 3*hotel | double room to be shared |
65 € |
| single room |
120 € |
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Included:
- Accommodation
- Breakfast
To add:
- Meals, drinks,
- Visits,
- Personnal expenses
RATE INCLUDING
- trail following the program, on a full board basis
- wine during meals,
- the financial guarantee of the fund deposited at Randocheval
- wine during meals,
- the financial guarantee of the fund deposited at Randocheval
RATE NOT INCLUDING
- flight transport from your city departure
- transfers from and to the airport (Barcelona or Girona)
- any other service
- personel expenses (drinks, tips...)
- optional insurance: Repatriation or multisrisks (cancellation repatriation luggage). For further information please contact us.
- transfers from and to the airport (Barcelona or Girona)
- any other service
- personel expenses (drinks, tips...)
- optional insurance: Repatriation or multisrisks (cancellation repatriation luggage). For further information please contact us.
BOOKING - INFORMATION
Contact Claire for further details !
PRACTICAL INFORMATIONS
COUNTRY
Spain - Catalonia
LENGTH
Week rides
8 days / 7 nights / 5,5 days on horseback
An average of 4h30 to 5h in the saddle daily.
Week end rides
4 days / 3 nights / 2 days on horseback
8 days / 7 nights / 5,5 days on horseback
An average of 4h30 to 5h in the saddle daily.
Week end rides
4 days / 3 nights / 2 days on horseback
LANGUAGE
English, french, spanish.
GROUP SIZE
From 2 to 11 riders.
ACCESS
Barcelona or Girona airport.
Transfers can be organised from these airports.
Barcelona : rendez vous at 06:30pm next to Jamaica café in the arrivals hall of terminal 1.
Girona : rendez vous at 07:30pm in the arrival hall, next to Hertz counter.
Transfers has to be arranged at the booking with extra fees.cf.Options
CLIMATE
You'll enjoy a typical mediterranean climate with a mountain climate accent.
Cool during winter and hot during summer, but it's always needed to bring
warm clothes with you. As a matter of fact, the mountain climate of the
Pyrenees cna make the temperature fall very quickly.
Formalities
Contact your ambassy. For European people, the Identity card is enought.
Vaccination - health
No specific vaccinations. Don't forget your repatriation insurance.
We recommand to be update of usual vaccination, and especially tetanus..
REFERENCE :
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