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Bandalero Trail - Volcanoes, Mountains & Canyons


Accommodations for Bandalero Trail - Volcanoes, Mountains & Canyons



Accommodations
This is a progressive ride, so night will be spent in different locations.

Description
You will experience a special feeling of Catalonia in our accommodations, which offer you a cozy ambience in carefully chosen country guest houses, pensions, and friendly family-run hotels. Far away from mass tourism you will be spoiled by attentive hosts with local specialties. The rooms, mostly with private bath (1-2 nights' accommodation may be with a shared shower and toilet), are charmingly furnished and you almost feel at home.  
WIFI is available at some accommodations. Laundry is not available for this trip.

Accommodation Itinerary - subject to changes based on availability
Night 1: Country House in Sant Joan de les Abadesses
Night 2: Hotel in Vidrà
Night 3: Country House in Sant Pere de Torello
Night 4: Guesthouse in Tavertet
Night 5: Monastery El Far
Night 6: Country Hotel in Santa Pau
Night 7: Hotel in Besalú

Country House in Sant Joan de les Abadesses
This hold farmhouse was renovated in order to mix modern comfort with charm from the past. All bedrooms come equipped with a TV, free Wi-Fi access and heating. Facilities might be shared.
Guest can relax in the garden or go for a swim in the pool.

Hotel in Vidrà
This small family hotel offers simply furnished bedrooms featuring a TV, ensuite bathroom, internet access and heating. There is also a living room where you can relax.

Country House in Sant Pere de Torello
Tonight, you sleep in a recently renovated farmhouse built during the 15th century. Special attention was given to keeping the original charm of the house with its stonewalls and wooden furniture. The house has 2 cozy living rooms and 4 comfortable bedrooms with free Wi-Fi access. Facilities are shared.

Guesthouse in Tavertet
This charming stonewall house dating back to the 12th century benefits from amazing views over the surrounding mountains. The 8 bedrooms are all equipped with heating, free Wi-Fi and ensuite bathrooms. There is also a living room and a terrace.

Monastery El Far
Located about 1,00m above sea level, this monastery from the 11th century has 16 rooms, all equipped with air conditioning, private facilities and a TV. Guests are welcome to relax in the living room or enjoy the stunning view from the terrace.

Country Hotel in Santa Pau
This small hotel with beautiful stonewalls offers comfortable accommodation with ensuite bathroom, a TV, free Wi-Fi access and heating.

Hotel in Besalú
This unique hotel offers modern accommodation with air conditioning, ensuite facilities and a TV. There is a beautiful living room with a library and a fireplace: ideal for relaxation. The hotel also benefits from a large garden with direct access to the river.


Room Occupancy
Single rooms cannot always be guaranteed though booked. If a previously confirmed single room is not available, the guest is entitled to a refund of the price paid for those nights.
Those booked as 'willing to share' will not have to pay the single supplement fee only if we are able to find a rider of the same gender to share. If we have not found someone to share 60 days prior to the trip start, then the single supplement fee applies.



Meals
Lunches and meals eaten at the restaurant are not included in the base price and an 80 euros fee needs to be paid locally at your first dinner. Please note we only accept Euros!

You will get to know the food culture of the region through the lovingly prepared dishes from fish, game, vegetables and fruits. This experience is refined by the fine wine from the growing areas of the Empordá - your taste buds will not be neglected on this journey!

During lunch breaks, you will be cared for with your saddle-bag picnics or a three-course meal prepared by our trail assistants in a beautiful setting surrounded by nature with great attention to detail.
We would like to point out that due to the pandemic, three-course table picnics cannot be served at the moment.

Our guests will be provided with fresh packed lunches (sandwiches with good fillings, fruit, something to crunch and a sweet for dessert, juice and water, etc.) by the riding operator or the hotels (exception when restaurant stops are stated for midday for which there will be no changes). The lunch packs will be carried by each guest in their saddle bags and will then be eaten at the usual rest stops during the lunch break.

During dinner at the hotels or meals at restaurants (at restaurants normally choose from the offered menu), clients will have the chance to taste various Spanish delicacies.

Dinner on the arrival day is at approximately 9:00pm.
Breakfast on the last day is at approximately 9:00am.

Dietary Restrictions
We can cater to all dietary restrictions such as vegan, gluten and lactose-free food. Please inform us with your booking if you have special diet requirements!


This trip includes some wine with dinner and can accommodate special dietary requests.

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Bandalero Trail - Volcanoes, Mountains & Canyons
Tour Code: IT-SPCA03
8 days / 7 nights
Dates : May to Nov

Trip Rating :
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
A 2024 05/11 - 05/18 8d / 7n 8 day trip 4 /8 Sold Out
A 2024 05/19 - 05/26 8d / 7n 8 day trip 4 /8 Sold Out
A 2024 07/07 - 07/14 8d / 7n 8 day trip 4 /8 Reserve
A 2024 08/04 - 08/11 8d / 7n 8 day trip 4 /8 Reserve
A 2024 08/11 - 08/18 8d / 7n 8 day trip 4 /8 Reserve
A 2024 09/07 - 09/14 8d / 7n 8 day trip 4 /8 Sold Out
A 2024 10/20 - 10/27 8d / 7n 8 day trip 4 /8 Reserve
A 2024 10/27 - 11/03 8d / 7n 8 day trip 4 /8 Reserve
A 2024 11/10 - 11/17 8d / 7n 8 day trip 4 /8 Reserve
A 2024 11/17 - 11/24 8d / 7n 8 day trip 4 /8 Reserve
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Tack: Trail saddles
Horses: Andalusian, Andalusian Cross and Spani...
Pace: Moderate with extended trots and nice ...
Walk, Trot, Canter,
Airport: Barcelona
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