Packages and Options

Transfer from Barcelona airport at 6:30 PM - it is not possible to pick up from downtown, but there is a good train commuter available.
The drop off at the airport is at 11:30 AM earlier is not possible. If you have to be there earlier, you will have to hire a private transfer at approx Euro 200

DAY 1: ARRIVAL
Pick up from the airport in Barcelona at 6:30 PM. After a 1.5 hr drive north you will be driven up a winding track to the riding centre, an 11th century Farmhouse perched high up on a ridge overlooking the Pyrenees. Here you will meet the family, the guide and the team.
At dinner the guide will go over the week’s program, you will be told about the special characteristics of our Andalusian trail horses. And after dinner you will be given an introduction to the weeks program with an opportunity for a one to one conversation designed to find every rider their perfect horse.
Finally you will discover how to play the ´Champagne rules’ which is anyone found guilty of holding up the ride at any point having to buy a bottle of local cava for the group that evening, making for lively dinners!
DAY 2:  THE JOURNEY BEGINS
Having tacked up we set off down into the valley of the river Fluvia, Girona´s largest river, and following a gushing stream we canter across the plains and into the spectacular gorge of Sant Aniol. This is the beginning of a historic smuggling trail between France and Spain. We stop for our picnic next to a big river pool, underneath an impressive Romanesque bridge. Excellent for a refreshing swim before lunch. This spectacular scenery is the gateway to the region of the Alta Garrotxa, one of the regions most beautiful natural parks.
High up in the mountains surrounded by huge oaks, we stable the horses and return to the inn for a delicious dinner and a well earned rest.
DAY 3:  BEGET
In the morning we leave the gorge with its sculptured rock formations and we ascend higher into the mountains. We ride through Talaxa, a typical mountain village with an impressive Romanesque church. From here we have spectacular views of "La Costa Bona", our goal for this journey, Queen of the Pyrenean peaks that we can discern in the far distance. After a walk down into the next valley we eat a delicious picnic next to a little river. This is an ideal spot to swim with your horse.
In the evening we arrive at Beget, a beautiful mountain village, nestled amidst the gentle mountain scenery. This village maintains all of its original charm, famous for its Romanesque church, original tower and its Black Madonna, a gem of Romanesque architecture Our hotel for the night is El Forn, it was the village bakery and now it is a well known restaurant in the region. Famous for the nouvelle cuisine of the local Catalan dishes and the local mountain wine is excellent.
DAY 4:  UP TO THE HIGHEST PEAKS
Today after the best breakfast you have ever had we continue our journey riding through beech forests, meadows carpeted in wild flowers. The local farmhouses are huge constructions build by the local aristocracy and wealthy Barcelona merchants in the 16th century. Again Catalonians Romanesque architecture is ever present in the arches, doors, windows and churches of this region, making for wonderful photography.
Our destination is the village of Espinavell, another small smugglers village untouched by the passing of time, just 5 kilometres from the French border. We stay in a family run mountain hotel with the beautiful presence of "La Costa Bona" in the background.
The speciality of this restaurant is its delicious Jamon Serrano and Ratafia, the home made local liquor.
DAY 5:   WHERE THE EAGLES FLY
Today we will be riding up into the highest mountains of our journey. After an early start we begin to climb a winding track alongside a river. Soon we leave the track as up here it is only rolling mountain meadows and wild flowers where we enjoy some very nice canters and gallops. The views are immense and breathtaking, the light is that of the Pyrenees. We pass herds of cows and horses grazing up here for the summer. Up here it is very common to see eagles, vultures and herds of wild goats and deer.
After days of riding in the countryside it is nice to arrive in Camprodon, a lively market town, favoured by the Catalan aristocracy in the past. A great opportunity to do some shopping and visit the local bars. The hotel is situated right in the centre and the restaurant is famous for its meat and fish dishes. The best paella you have ever eaten, a wonderful mixture of mountains and sea, meat and fish together.
DAY 6:  THE MEDIEVAL VILLAGE OF OIX
The journey continues… we sadly leave Camprodon with its lovely squares and art nouveau buildings. Following a river we pass by the local textile factories, that have seen former days of glory, and up onto the ridges. Here we go onto spectacular mountain plateaus, where the views are immense and the terrain is good for galloping. On a good day you can see kilometres of coast.
In the evening, we will arrive in the village of Oix, another charming mountain village with a magnificent castle, narrow winding streets and lovely cafes.
Here we will settle the horses for a well deserved rest after a long and rewarding day. We will go by car to the home base for another delicious diner.
DAY 7:  RETURN
The peaks of the Alta Garrotxa are all around us. The air is poignant with the smell of wild herbs and Mediterranean fragrances. In the far distance we can make out the inn, our final destination of this journey. Today the riding is lively. The strong Andalucian horses are still full of stamina. The gallops are long and steady as we ride out across the plains, dotted with small local villages, leaving the Pyrenees behind us.
Today we are happy to see the home base again after 6 days of adventure and excellent riding and good company. Finally we will have a delicious farewell diner and toast our faithful horses and new found friends and say ¨hasta la proxima¨
DAY 8:  ADIOS AMIGOS
Breakfast and departure and we hope to see each other again soon
(Or why not continue for another week trail down to the sea?) 

     Subject to change

The overall climate of Catalonia is similar to Southern California: hot in the summer, pleasant and moderate in the spring and fall, and fairly cool in the winter. Rain is possible anytime, but rare in summer. The main rainy season is from the end of October to the beginning of May.