Ride through four valleys with very different landscapes, from flat fields with holm oaks riding by the very well conserved Roman road from the second century, through gardens of olive trees, cherry trees, peach trees, grapes, to mountain valleys with only pine trees, and broom bathed by the clear, clean and cold waters of Gredos.
On this ride you can appreciate the aptitude for adaptation to different terrains on the pure hispano arab horses. They are noble and have a good character as Andalusians, rough and resistant as the Arabs, the horses are the best companion for the best riding holiday. Your guide Emilio knows every stone along the path of the ride and is dedicated and entusiastic about this trail. His warmth and care bring to life the contrasts and different landscapes during the week, all contributing to an all round experience.
The accomodation en route is in rural hotels with comfortable en suite rooms most nights and a hot shower and apperetive never very far away. Typically Spanish food is cooked to a high standard with extensive warm lunches provided by a backup vehicle. All this makes for a very special and personal experience.
Day 1 MADRID – NAVARREDONDA DE GREDOS
Meet at Madrid Airport, transfer to Navarredonda de Gredos, a two hour drive with a stop in Avila for a short town visit. Night and welcome dinner at National Parador of Gredos, or similar.
Day 2 NAVARREDONDA DE GREDOS-PUERTO DEL PICO –SERRANILLOS
Distribution of the horses at the stables. Ride on the cordel path to join Cañadas Reales - very important medieval paths for Merino sheep. We will get to Puerto del Pico, with magnificent views of the Tietar River Valley. Lunch at restaurant.
Afternoon ride through beautiful path in the mountains. Horses spend the night in Serranillos and we transfer the riders to Burgohondo night in hotel El Linar del Zaire or similar.
Day 3 SERRANILLOS –BURGOHONDO
Ride along the Alberche River Valley until we reach Burgohondo, a town beside the river Alberche, where we stop for lunch and a swim. Four hours in the saddle.
The night is spent at the same hotel as last night.
Day 4 BURGOHONDO- SAN MARTIN DEL PIMPOLLAR
Again following the Alberche River Valley, you will ride through old and small towns with stony houses and experience a very different landscape on the north side of mountains. Lunch in Hoyocasero. In the afternoon you will reach the highest villages in the mountains. Six and a half hours in the saddle.
You'll stop in San Martin del Pimpollar for dinner and night at a rural inn.
Day 5 SAN MARTIN DEL PIMPOLLAR – NAVACEPEDA DE TORMES
You start the day in the mountains with the pine trees, broom, stony walls... It is the region of the summer pastures of Avilan cows. You will get very close to the source of the Alberche River. Lunch in beside the river. Afternoon ride to Navacepeda through open landscapes with beautiful views of Gredos Mountains.
Dinner at restaurant, and night at hotel in Navacepeda de Tormes.
Day 6 NAVACEPEDA DE TORMES – NAVARREDONDA DE GREDOS
An easy and beautiful day's ride following the Tormes River Valley. Lunch beside the Tormes River, a wonderful spot for swimming.
Short afternoon ride and a few fast good canters to finish the ride.
Night and dinner at National Parador of Gredos or similar.
Day 7
Breakfast at Parador. Departure at around 10 am to be at Madrid Airport at 12 non.
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 transfers from the meeting point, meals, wine/beer/sherry/coffee/tea/aperatifs with dinner and lunch, accommodation in twin bedded rooms with private bathroom, riding, horses, tack, English speaking guide, luggage transport and excursions described in itinerary. Water bottle.
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WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED
International flights, single supplement, alcoholic and canned drinks other than those mentioned above and items of a personal nature.
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