A sporty horseback ride in Spain with active paces, for riders eager for sensations and discovery, wishing to experience a ride at an endurance pace in a horse riding region with varied landscapes: between hills and beaches of Catalonia, recovering in the evening in very comfortable accommodation.
Four long days of horseback riding and nature. For riders who want more than equestrian tourism, we present this horseback riding tour of 5 to 6 hours on horseback per day with a lively pace, and up to 40 km in one day, totaling more than 160 km in four days. You travel on trails, plains and beaches of Alt Empordà, with extended gallops, combined with nights in Torroella de Montgrí and La Escala, where you can enjoy the nightlife !
ACTIVE RIDING TRAIL RIDE IN SPAIN, CATALONIA & COSTA BRAVA
INDICATIVE ITINERARY *
Day 1: Welcome. Meeting at the horse farm at the end of the afternoon, and you will meet the team. Before dinner, the week's program is presented, as well as the peculiarity of endurance horses, Arabs and Anglo-Arabs crossed. You will have the opportunity to have a one-on-one conversation designed to find each rider their perfect horse.
Day 2: Along the Ter river - Montgri - Gola de Ter. Today’s ride is promising. The entire route crosses a landscape that combines cultivated fields, which extend into the clearings of the poplar forest on the banks of the Ter river, with small human settlements scattered and integrated into the landscape. Crossing fields of mosaics, you enjoy excellent gallops. For lunch you stop by the river in a grove, near the pretty village of Verges, and are welcomed with a refreshing drink. As you continue riding during the second part of the day, you follow the path that leads to Torroella de Montgrí walking gently, then you follow the river again until reaching the sea. Riding through the natural spaces of La Gola del Ter, La Platera or El Ter Vell, you have the opportunity to appreciate fantastic beach landscapes on this trail. On Fonollera beach, the river forms a lagoon and flows completely into the sea, facing the Medes Islands. You are right at the mouth of the river Ter.
Day 3: Torroella, Montgrí, Sant Martí d'Empúries. You resume the trail from the day before, following the river Ter to Torruella, where you cross it, then continue into the Montgrí massif, with its imposing castle which dominates the valley. In the upper pine forest, you take the picnic of the day while enjoying a breathtaking view. Then, you go down gently to the Escala, passing through the Masia hotel: an old mill where you spend the night, to Sant Martí d'Empúries, raised on a mound where we can see the ancient Greek pier.
Day 4: Day 4: The second beach - Valveralla lake - Sant Mori. You trot about a kilometer to the beach. The long curve of the Bay of Roses stretches before you: kilometers of golden sand. You delight in a few exhilarating gallops on the beach. You then head inland along the Fluvià River, passing a bird sanctuary where you can observe flocks of migratory birds. Cafe in Sant Pere Pescador. The land is flat with numerous rice plantations and peach, pear and apple orchards. Today, the pace is brisk. At lunch time you arrive at Lake Valveralla, where you dip the horses' legs to rid them of sea salt and enjoy the picnic. In the afternoon, you continue to walk a series of trails and forest tracks. You regularly pass by a beautiful village, a castle, a church, arches, tunnels, old wooden doors with wrought iron knockers: the beauty of the stone of the past. In the afternoon, you arrive at the horse yard.
Day 5: Can Sort - Bascara - Can Grau. After a good breakfast, you saddle your horse at the Can Sort farm. Then, through paths through fields and oak forests, you discover the famous Bàscara racecourse, unfortunately fallow due to maintenance. you picnic in the magnificent hermitage of Sant Baldiri. You set off again on more mountainous trails, before arriving at the horse farm. On your way, you cross the Serres and enjoy the view of the hermitage of Sant Mer. Finally, a friendly goodbye with the team at the swimming pool before dinner.
Day 6: ADIÓS AMIGOS. Breakfast and departure...
* Indicative itinerary that can be modified if necessary.
MEETING:
Wednesday directly at the accommodation between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Paying transfer from Girona airport at 7:30 p.m., from Barcelona airport at 6 p.m.
DEPARTURE:
Sunday afternoon. Transfer to Girona airport (arrival around 4:30 p.m.), Barcelona airport (arrival around 6 pm). Plan flights from 8 p.m.
TRANSFER PRICES:
Round trip Girona: 70 € per person to be paid locally.
Round trip Barcelona: 130 € per person to be paid locally.
FROM BARCELONA TO GERONA:
Bus www.sagalesairportline.com or train: www.renfe.com
CAR RENTAL:
Particularly cheap in Spain, on www.autoeurope.fr
FLIGHTS:
Flights are not included in our prices because it is generally more interesting to book your flights yourself, an inclusive flight package is generally more expensive with agency commissions. However, we are at your disposal to help you find the best rates or to offer you a trip including transport on request: free service.
RIDING LEVEL:
You must be a very good rider, able to walk, trot, canter outdoor on open spaces.
RIDING TIMES:
About 5-6 hours per day.
GUIDE:
Professional licensed guide. The guide speaks Spanish, English, German (on request).
GROUP:
Maximum 11 riders + the guide.
HORSES:
Trail riding and endurance horses: Mostly crossed Spanish and Arabians. Horses are trained in endurance.
TACK:
Trail ride, English, some western saddles. The saddles are equipped with saddlebags..
ACCOMMODATION:
In very comfortable hotels and guesthouses, in 2-person ensuite bedrooms.
Single bedrooms with supplement.
MEALS:
In the evening, dinners are served in accommodations, prepared with local products. At noon, copious buffets are prepared by an assistant. Some days: picnics are taken in saddle bags. Wine is included with meals.
LUGGAGE TRANSFERS:
Insured by the assistance vehicle.
2024 PRICE / PER PERSON:
Single bedroom supplement: 220 €
Booking fees: 15€
TRANSFERS:
Girona airport: 70 € per person rount trip to pay locally
Barcelona airport: 130 € per person rount trip to pay locally
2025 PRICE / PER PERSON:
Single bedroom supplement: 250 €
Booking fees: 15€
TRANSFERS:
Girona airport: 70 € per person rount trip to pay locally
Barcelona airport: 130 € per person rount trip to pay locally
THE PRICE INCLUDES:
Horse and tack rental, Guide, Assistant preparing midday meals, accommodation, evening meals, midday meals, drinks during meals (wine, beer and coca at lunches, wine only at dinners), breakfasts, luggage transfers, the financial guarantee of your payments by our travel operator deposit.
THE PRICE DOESN'T INCLUDE:
Individual insurance, drinks without meals and not included, any visits, Barcelona or Girona airport transfers not included, tips, local taxes to pay locally (±1€ / night), everything that is not indicated in "the price includes".
INSURANCE:
A civil liability and travel insurance (assistance/repatriation) is compulsory. A cancellation insurance is strongly recommended.
A payment by credit card can make you benefit from its possible insurance (check your contract).
We offer to Europe Union, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Norway residents: the Chapka insurances.
Cap Security: full insurance with cancellation. Cap Cancellation: cancellation only.
See prices & information
FLIGHTS:
Flights to Spain are not included because it is more interesting to book directly your ticket: a transport package included is generally more expensive with agency commissions. However, we are at your disposal to help you find the best prices or to offer you a flight included package on request (free service).
Dates | From | Infos | Contact |
---|---|---|---|
- | 1510€ | Information request | |
- | 1510€ | Information request | |
- | 1510€ | Information request | |
- | 1510€ | Information request | |
- | 1510€ | CONFIRMATION IN PROGRESS | Information request |
- | 1510€ | Information request | |
- | 1510€ | SOLD OUT | Information request |
- | 1510€ | Information request | |
- | 1510€ | Information request | |
- | 1510€ | Information request |