On this trail you explore the wild landscapes of the north side of the Guara Natural Park doing a magnificent trek without needing to change your accommodation during the week. This truly atmospheric area of rugged hills, deserted villages, Neolithic roads, forest and high ridges is one of the least known parts of the Pyrenees and is unbeatable for wilderness riding. On the rides you return to the hotel La Mallata every evening. On three days you leave the horses for the night at a farm, and return to the hotel by car.
Duration - 8 days/7 nights with 6 days on horseback.
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B = Breakfast L
= Lunch D = Dinner
DAY 1 Aubergue
de Nocito
D
Transfer to Nocito, a tiny,
isolated village beautifully positioned in the valley beneath
the peak of the Tozal de Guara which dominates these sierras.
DAY 2 Aubergue
de Nocito B
L D
First contact with the horses. Ride up past the
ancient monastery of San Urbez up to the Neolithic dolmen of
Irbirque and the abandoned village of the same name before riding
along a ridge (great views) and back down to Nocito (5½
hours riding).
DAY
3 Aubergue
de Nocito B
L D
Following the Guatizalema Valley you ride up to
the Paúles Plateau and descend the Cienfuens Gorge to
the Santa Maria Lake and to the natural pools of Ascaso. You
finish the ride at the village of Belsué. An amazing
ride in rugged, beautiful country. Leave the horses in Belsué
and return by car to Nocito (½ hour) for the night (6
hours riding).
DAY
4 Aubergue
de Nocito B
L D
Having traversed the Belsué Valley you
head up to the Traversada pass and along the wild Flumen Valley.
Ride up to Lucera (great views) and over the Barbero pass and
then head down to Nocito (6 hours riding).
DAY 5 Aubergue
de Nocito B
L D
Ride North to the abandoned village of Azpe
and the Serrato crest (ridge) before descending the Binueste
gully (and into the Alcanadre valley with its wonderful swimming
holes of clear blue water). Finish the ride at the village of
Bara where we leave the horses and return to Nocito (½
hour) (6 hours riding).
DAY
6 Aubergue
de Nocito B
L D
A circuit from the village of Bara riding up to the Otín
Plateau a wild upland plain. Then on to the Lañas waterfall
and views over the stunning Mascún Canyon. Loop back
to Bara via the abandoned village of Nasarre with its ancient
church. Finish in Bara where you leave the horses and return
to Nocito. This is a great ride with plenty of gallops and amazing
landscapes (6½ hours riding).
DAY
7 Aubergue
de Nocito B
L D
A ride up to the high pastures of Fenales and the ridge of the
Sierra de Guara from where there is a wonderful panorama of
the snowclad peaks of the high Pyrenees to the north and the
plains of the Ebro to the south. Descend to Nocito via the Plateau
de la Paul and the Barranco Cuello (6 hours riding).
DAY
8 Transfer B
Transfer to Zaragoza for those who require it .
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DE NOCITO is a beautifully restored old house. There is a large sitting/dining room for everyone to relax and eat. Sleeping is in double rooms. |
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DATES
NS109
Sun 19 April - Sun 26 April
NS209
Sun 12 Oct - Sun 19 Oct
PRICES
£865 (Land Based only)
£85 Single supplement
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INSURANCE
GETTING THERE
Pick up and drop off at Zaragoza airport. If you
are arriving any other way please let us know so
we can help make the best arrangements.
RYANAIR: FR2634
dep. Stansted 0950
arr. Zaragoza 1300
RYANAIR: FR2635
dep. Zaragoza 1325
arr. Stansted 1430
Flight times may vary so please check before travelling.
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