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Pyrennean Sea Trail


Itinerary for Pyrennean Sea Trail




Sample Itinerary - subject to changes

Day 1 (Sunday): Arrival
You will arrive to Setcases, in the Pyrenees, a typical and small Catalan village in the middle of the mountains with stone houses. Before dinner, we will go over the week's program. You will be told about the special characteristics of our Andalusian trail horses. You will be given an introduction to the week´s program with an opportunity for a one-to-one conversation designed to find every rider their perfect horse. Then, you can enjoy a fantastic dinner!
Meals included: Dinner
Overnight at Hotel in Setcases


Day 2 (Monday): From the Pyrenees
The trail will start from our stables in L'Abella, going into the Pyrenean direction to Salarsa valley characterized with large-scale landscapes and plenty centenarian oaks. We will descend to Sant Valenti de Salarsa church with captivating Romanesque work and continue downhill in a valley to the road between Beget and Oix.
Riding: 6-8 hours
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight at Forn de Beget in Beget

Day 3 (Tuesday): Up to the highest Peaks
Today we saddle up and ride out through the mountains. During the morning we pass through the scented oak forests above beautiful ravines that so characterize this mountainous region known as the Alta Garrotxa. We will ride towards Vall d’Hortmoier, passing some gorges that will allow the riders to have a bath. We will cross the Llerca Riover and continue up to the Talaxà peak, a picturesque place with an old quarter from where we will be able to see the route of the day before and to enjoy a snack. From this point, we will start the descent to Vall de Sadernes, where we will have to walk for 1 kilometer. We will arrive to the Sant Aniol River where we will be able to enjoy a bath (without the horses). We will go back up to Coll de Bassegoda. After half an hour, we will enjoy our picnic in a 1.200 m height plain. We will continue on the top of a mountain range and will descend to Albanyà through dense holm-oak woods, steep mountains, and amazing views of la Garrotxa. Tracks and paths will lead us to the Muga River, which we will cross to arrive at Albanyà, a land of orchards, forests and hunting.
Riding: 6-8 hours
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight at Bungalows in Camping Bassegoda Park


Day 4 (Wednesday): Swimming with the horses
Route with walks, trots, canter and enough gallops. A day of lively riding and excitement, because we are going to swim with the horses in a lake. An unforgettable experience! Meeting for breakfast and preparing the route will be as usual. We will leave Albañá and go down along the Muga River. We will stop at Boadella Lake surrounded by a breathtaking mountainous scenery for a refreshing swim with the horses. Always a pleasure for both people and horses! Afterwards we get back to our route, this time we cross the GR2 with its typical landscape of Alt Empordà full of vineyards and olive groves as well as the vegetation of Albera Natural Park. This natural area is perfect to observe the pass from the mountain range and the most typical landscape to the Mediterranean metamorphous rocks made of schist and clay shale, both of these essences grow in a special terrain. We will arrive at Perelada, a gorgeous medieval village, famous because of its “cava” (sparkling wine). We will be able to stroll around Perelada and even to try our luck at the village’s Casino.
Riding: 6-7 hours
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight at Cal Rajoler in Perelada


Day 5 (Thursday): L’Albera and coastal vineyards
Today we leave the mountains and ride through the Albera and the coastal area of Costa Brava towards the sea. From Peralada we will head to Llançà, a nice little historical village built close to the sea but quite hidden inland so it was easier for the inhabitants to protect themselves back in the 9th century! The medieval ages church and tower are the two characteristic monuments to be seen anywhere from the village. Our hotel is in the old city center and a nice 20-minute stroll to the beach. Llançà has the great amount of 23 beaches so you will sure find one you will love.
Dinner and accommodation.
Riding: 6-8 hours
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight at Hotel Beri in Llançà

 
Day 6 (Friday): To the sea!
Today, we will ride out of Llança in order to take our horses to a cute little bay where we can enjoy a nice swim with the horses. Then, we are going to enjoy an amazing ride along the wild coast to reach the Lighhouse, the most oriental spot of the entire country.
We will be transferred by car to Cadaqués, a picturesque fishing village and a meeting point for some of the most famous Boehme artists such as Salvador Dalí, Paul Eualrd, Pablo Picasso and many others.
Free time, farewell dinner and accommodation.
Riding: 6-7 hours
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight at Hotel El Ranxo in Cadaqués


Day 7 (Saturday): Departure
Breakfast and optional transfer to Barcelona.
Optional visit of Port Lligat and Dalí Museum.
Meals included: Breakfast
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Pyrennean Sea Trail
Tour Code: PR-CJSP02
7 days / 6 nights
Dates : April to November

Difficulty : Riding Level
Riding Level Explained
ABeginner
Beginner A rider who has limited experience, is unable to post the trot and does not canter.
BNovice
Novice A rider who is capable of mounting and dismounting unassisted, capable of applying basic aids, comfortable and in control at the walk, moderate length posting trots, and short canters.
CIntermediate
Intermediate A rider who has a firm seat, is confident and in control at all paces (including posting trots, two point canters and gallops), but does not ride regularly.
D Strong Intermediate
Strong Intermediate An intermediate rider who is currently riding regularly and is comfortable in the saddle for at least 6 hours per day.
EAdvanced
All of the above, plus an independent seat, soft hands, and capable of handlinga spirited horse in open country.
Lodging: Standard
Lodging Level Explained
   
= Facilities in lodges, estancias, haciendas, resorts, etc.
   
Basic lodging - some with shared bathroom facilities, usually no AC or room service.
Regular standard room - usually with private bath.
 Accommodations with superior comforts.
   
 = Trips with nights in tent camps. Sometimes the first and last night are in hotels.
   
Basic tent camping - everyone helps out with camp chores.
Regular standard with some camp amenities and camp cook.
Camping facilities with superior comforts like camp shower, bathroom facility..
   
 = Trips that combine nights in hotels and camping.
   
Basic accommodation and basic camping facilities can be expected.
Regular standard with some nicer amenities.
Only assigned to hotel and camping facilities with superior comforts.

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Season Tour Dates  Min / MaxReserve
B 2024 04/07 - 04/13 7d / 6n 7 day trip (Low) 4 /10 Reserve
B 2024 04/21 - 04/27 7d / 6n 7 day trip (Low) 4 /10 Reserve
A 2024 06/02 - 06/08 7d / 6n 7 day trip (High) 4 /10 Reserve
A 2024 09/22 - 09/28 7d / 6n 7 day trip (High) 4 /10 Reserve
A 2024 10/27 - 11/02 7d / 6n 7 day trip (High) 4 /10 Reserve
B 2024 11/03 - 11/09 7d / 6n 7 day trip (Low) 4 /10 Reserve
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Tack: English with saddlebags
Horses: Spanish, Hispano-Arabians, Arabians, A...
Pace: Trail with long gallops, canters & tro...
Walk, Trot, Canter, Gallop,
Airport: Barcelona
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