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One week's riding trek exploring the canyons, high plateaux,
villages and almond groves of the Pre-Pyrenees.
For exhilarating riding in a remote, wild and beautiful landscape this trek cannot be bettered. The trek is organised and run by Bertrand Cauchy whose balanced and responsive Hispano Arab horses are always in excellent condition and perfectly adapted to the terrain. The Sierras are protected natural parks teeming with wildlife and flowers with scenery straight out of the wild west and are as you would imagine Spain would have been centuries ago. Bertrand is not only a consumate horseman, he knows the sierras better than anyone and will show you some of the most magical spots in the whole of the Pyrenees and has some wonderful stories about the history and people of this fascinating area. Accommodation is in farm guesthouses and hotels. Groups are a maximum of 8 riders. |
ITINERARY
B = Breakfast L = Lunch
D = Dinner
DAY 1 Albergue de
Nocito D
Transfer from Zaragoza to Nocito, a tiny, isolated village beautifully
positioned in the valley beneath the peak of Tozal de Guara
which dominates the Sierra. In the evening enjoy a good dinner
and trip briefing.
DAY 2 Albergue de
Nocito B L D
A day to get to know your horse and discover the Sierra with
a ride along old mule paths to the hermitage of San Urbez and
the Pardina Bail before climbing to the crests of the Sierra
d'Aineto as far as the uninhabited villages of Abellada and
Azpe. 5hr 30mins ride.
DAY 3 Casa Rural
Arbanies B L D
From Nocito you ride southward through the long valley of the
Guatizalema to the viewpoint of Santa Eulalia la Mayor and down
through the plain to Arbanies. Accommodation at a Casa Rural.
6hr ride.
DAY 4 Apartment
in Panzano B L D
This stage heads along the southern slopes of the sierra passing
the fascinating San Cosme Monastery and the Fabana hermitage
before riding down to Panzano where you spend the night in apartments
at the village inn. This is an amazing area with great atmosphere.
5hr 30mins ride.
DAY 5 Hotel Villa
de Alquezar B L D
A great ride through a colourful labyrinth of hills and barrancos
with clear, blue streams. You head south through almond and
olive orchards and enjoy some wonderful, long canters before
reaching your hotel in the the lovely medieval village of Alquezar.
6hr ride.
DAY 6 Casa Rural
Rodellar B L D
Through amazing 'wild west' canyon country on tracks through
dramatic gorges, over a high plateau and on to Rodellar via
the idyllic Pedruel valley. A stunning day. 6hr ride.
DAY 7 Albergue de
Nocito B L D
From Rodellar you ride into the amazing Mascún Canyon with its cliffs, rock pinnacles and vulture colonies. You climb a dramatic path to the abandoned village of Otín before continuing on to Nocito across the fields and forest of the north side of the Sierra.
DAY 8 Transfer
B
Transfer to Zaragoza (2 hours) for those who require it.
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ALBERGUE DE
NOCITO is a beautifully restored old house.
There is a large sitting/dining room for everyone
to relax and eat. Sleeping is in small dormitories
with bunk beds.
HOTEL VILLA DE ALQUEZAR
is a very nice two star hotel with en-suite rooms.
CASA RURAL - simple, pleasant
double rooms in lovely old houses. |
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DATES
N108
Sun 20 Apr - Sun 27 Apr
N208
Sun 04 May - Sun 11 May
N308
Sun 22 June - Sun 29 June
N408
Sun 31 Aug - Sun 07 Sept
N508
Sun 21 Sept - Sun 28 Oct
PRICES
£900 (Land Based Only)
£75 Single supplement
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INSURANCE
GETTING THERE
Pick up and drop off at Zaragoza airport.
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.
SEE
EASYJET.COM
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RYANAIR.COM
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