The Alpujarras is a landscape of exceptional natural beauty and grandeur making a lovely location for a holiday on horseback in Spain. Here everything remains much as it was during the Rebellion of the Moors 400 years ago. Whitewashed villages cling to the edge of cliffs. On a clear day, one can see the Mediterranean Sea from here. Bubión (4000 ft), the starting point for three different treks, lies to the west.
On this trail, which runs for seven or five nights depending on the date, we ride deep in the heart of this region, an experience not much different from that in Spain of the 19th Century. Here time stops for travellers, who wonder at the changing landscapes and vegetation of the different micro-climates. Your charming host Rafael, has run trail rides in these mountains for 20 years and knows the routes like the back of his hand. Pure Andalusians are well loved and very sure footed mounts on the steep trails. Without a doubt you will make many new friends on this trail.
No supplement if rider is willing to share and a sharer can be found. Please see notes below for further information on single supplement policy.
2012 (7 night): £91/€105/$139
2012 (5 night): £68/€78/$105
SAMPLE ITINERARY - ALPUJARRAS TRAIL
DAY 1 CAPILEIRA.
Welcome and introduction to your guide. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel Finca Los Llanos***.
DAY 2. BUBIÓN - TREVÉLEZ.
Drive to the riding centre in Bubión (2 Km away from Capileira). Introduction to the horses. Always along bridle paths, we start climbing and then descend to the village of Pórtugos, where we will take the track that later on will lead us to Trevélez where we will have lunch. We will ride through an oak forest and descend to Trevélez by a bridle path. During the ride there are some opportunities for gallops. This village, famous for its hams, is considered the highest one in Spain (1,700m). Lunch at the Mesón del Jamón. There will be the opportunity to visit some of the ham drying houses. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel La Fragua **A five hour ride.
DAY 3. TREVÉLEZ - LOS BÉRCHULES.
After crossing the bridge over the river, we will start this route by a bridle path that climbs the left slope of the ravine, leaving behind the village from which it takes its name. Riding down to Los Berchules by a track. Once again we will enjoy the beauty of the Sierra Contraviesa and Sierra Gádor, this one already in the province of Almería. On a clear day we will have the view of the Mediterranean sea and the silhouette of the mountains of Africa in front of us. Arrival to Los Berchules by a bridle path. Dinner and accommodation tonight in a very comfortable, family-run hotel - El Cercado***. Four and a half hours riding.
DAY 4. LOS BÉRCHULES - CÁDIAR.
From Los Bérchules, we will descend to Narila, small village where, during the Rebellion of Moriscos, king Fernando de Valor was crowned. The ride goes on towards Cádiar village and nearby from the hotel Alquería de Morayma**, where we should arrive just on time for lunch. Approximately three hours riding. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.
DAY 5 (7 Night Itinerary): CÁDIAR - TORVIZCÓN.
The ride today is along the Guadalfeo river, with its subtropical vegetation, to Torvizcón. Picnic in the river. After a gallop we arrive to this hidden-away old village, which retains a certain Moorish atmosphere, we will have the opportunity to visit the fascinating Esparto grass Museum. Dinner in the Pension Moreno and overnight in Hotel Sahyl*. A four hour ride.
DAY 5 (5 Night Itinerary): CÁDIAR - BUBIÓN
Crossing the Guadalfeo river, we will join the path that will lead us to Lobras, Nieles and Càstaras. We will continue until we reach the impressive gorge of Las Carihuelas de Busquístar, where we will descend to cross the Trevélez river, and we will follow the path which leads to the village of Busquístar for lunch. After lunch two more hours riding to Bubión. A six hour ride. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel Finca Los Llanos*** in Capileira.
DAY 6 (7 Night Itinerary): TORVIZCÓN - BUBION.
Descend to this hidden-away old village, which retains a certain Moorish atmosphere. After crossing the river we start climbing to Almegíjar by a bridle path. After a short rest we will ride among olive trees to the top of Cerro Corona in the Sierra Mecina. We will descend the spectacular gorge of Las Carihuelas, rising over the Trevélez river. On the other side are Busquistar and Mecina-Fondales, where we will have lunch in one of these villages. Ride up to Pitres, Capilerilla and Bubion. Dinner in a local restaurant and accommodation at the hotel Finca Los Llanos*** in Capileira. A six hour ride.
DAY 6 (5 Night Itinerary): Departure after breakfast.
DAY 7. - BUBIÓN
A morning ride enjoying the beautiful panorama of the Poqueira valley. Back to Bubión, where we arrive for lunch. Three hours on horseback. Free afternoon for sightseeing. Dinner in a local restaurant and accommodation at the hotel Finca Los Llanos*** in Capileira.
DAY 8.
After breakfast, we say goodbye.
Please note: This itinerary is given for your guidance only and it may be altered in accordance with the prevailing conditions by the organising team.
NOTES - ALPUJARRAS TRAIL
Single Supplement: Please note that if you are prepared to share, and we cannot find you a sharer, the single supplement is reduced by 50%.
The weight limit for this ride is 14 st/198 lb/90 kg, please enquire if you are an experienced rider exceeding this weight.
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WHAT IS INCLUDED
All accommodation, meals, luggage transfer, riding and English speaking guide as in itinerary based on two sharing. Transfers if arriving at set time (see table above).
WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED
Drinks, items of a personal nature. Transfers if not arriving at set time. If booking alone a single supplement is payable and a transfer supplement may be payable.
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