The area is full of spectacular
towns and villages, untouched by the passing of
time, the architecture reflects the glories of times
gone by. Catalonia is still full of wild unspoilt
wildernesses waiting to be discovered. Barcelona is
a bussing and fascinating Mediterranean city an
interesting option to visit. Following the Pyrenees
down to the coast there is the Ampurdan region. One
of the wonders of Catalonia, undulating fields of
olive groves, vineyards and sunflowers and fragrant
Mediterranean pine forests. Here there is the Albera
wine growing region that produces rich full bodied
wines, that are an absolute delight. The gastronomy
is an experience of its own, the meats, the game the
fish, fresh fruit and vegetables, the Mediterranean
cuisine. Catalonia is a country rich in history and
culture. It is still an unknown corner of Spain a
joy to explore.
Our trails in Catalonia are the ultimate way to
discover the remote valleys, rolling plains,
medieval villages and mountain streams with
Andalusian horses and experienced guides. By
starting in the hills at Sant Jaume de
Llerca it is possible to head high into the
mountains or down to the Mediterranean coast and
beaches. Our trips are run by British Mick Peters,
his Spanish wife Rosi and the support team, with
fourteen years of experience. The Catalonia Trails
are more than just trails, they are unique
experiences.
When choosing the trails to highlight the many
different faces of Catalonia, our aim was to
introduce not only the breathtaking landscapes but
also the regions history, culture, cuisine and wine
and we believe over the years we’ve found the right
balance. Every trail delivers high professional
standards in a safe, relaxed environment.
These are some of the most popular rides with many
return customers. The trail days are varied, in both
the riding and the scenery, providing new
experiences everyday, it is impossible for two trail
days to be the same and with five superb trails to
choose from.
“Life can be wonderfully simple, just enjoy what you
do! That’s the spirit of these rides and the team of
guides, cooks and support people, who are happy to
share with all who visit.”
The Horses:
The horses are Spanish
/ Andalusian, all of which are sure
footed, fit and well adapted to the
requirements of the sometimes rough
terrain. A great deal of time has been spent
selecting and training the horses for
these routes. Not too boisterous to be
difficult, yet with enough spark to make
an enjoyable ride. The horses are
carefully matched to the ability of the
rider.
The horses live outside all the year round, this
helps to create a good psychologically balanced
animal well adapted to the necessities of trail
riding. The herd of horses also adapts well to the
rhythm of a trail ride, travelling up to 30km a day
from place to place as a wild herd would do when
looking for food and water.
Natural horsemanship This is a very important aspect of our training
process. We use these methods when starting young
horses and training experienced horses. Generally
this philosophy is inherent in all of our handling
of the horses when under the saddle, in the stable
or on the trail ride.
The horse has to respond to the rider-handler of its
own free will because it wants to and not due to
pure obligation.
“What we achieve through these training methods is a
well balanced content enthusiastic horse intent on
collaborating with and pleasing its rider at all
times”.
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