Cap Rando Selection : Trips organized by Cap Rando partners
Type
Stationary trail rides
Comfort
In 2-3 person bedrooms, single bedrooms with supplement
Level
Level 3 :You must be able to walk, trot, canter and gallop outdoor
Highlights
  • Transfers included from/to Madrid airport with a break and visit to the magnificent medieval walled city of Ávila, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  • Excellent picnics: barbecues, paellas ...

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A stationary horseback ride in Spain to end the year with a Christmas Eve or start the year with a New Year's Eve. A ride in the heart of Spain in the majestic Sierra de Gredos, between meadows, pine forests, views of the mountains, crossing rivers and canyons. Stunning landscapes and remote medieval villages, unspoilt mountains and river valleys. Gredos is a well-kept secret of Spain. Three days on horseback from Navarredonda de Gredos, in different directions each day: changing landscapes and excellent lunches in magnificent settings: barbecues, paella .., cooked on site !

 
Itinerary
Programme intro

CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR RIDE IN SPAIN
INDICATIVE ITINERARY *

Day1: TRANSFER MADRID AIRPORT- NAVARREDONDA DE GREDOS. 
Transfer from Madrid to Navarredonda de Gredos (2-hour drive) with a break for a short visit to amazing walled medieval town Ávila, World Heritage Site UNESCO. Enjoy your welcome dinner at the hotel with your hosts in Navarredonda de Gredos, a mountain village at 1,600 m altitude with beautiful views of the highest peaks in Sierra de Gredos. 

image-20220908114853-1Day 2: NAVARREDONDA DE GREDOS - HOYOS DEL COLLADO.
Distribution of our excellent homebred PRE horses and Andalusian-arab horses. Will be a nice and comfortable day, is time to meet the horses, riding through the Tormes valley and pine forest, open fields with great views of Gredos Mountains.  Lunch with an excellent paella, cooked at the spot, beside the river Tormes. In the afternoon coming back to the stables. Night and dinner at a local hotel. Time on the saddle: about 5 h.

Day 3: NAVARREDONDA DE GREDOS - GORGES DE BARBELLIDO.
image-20220908114927-2In direction to the highest mountains with stunning views of Gredos, riding up to Puente de las Juntas and down to Barbellido gorge, stop for an excellent lunch with Avilan beef bbq at a fisherman hut beside Barbellido gorge. After a relaxing lunch stop, in the afternoon good canters along the pine woods riding back to the stables on time to have a relaxing break.

image-20220908115000-3Day 4: NAVARREDONDA DE GREDOS - LAGUNA CAÑADA DEL GALLO
Riding in the morning to Cañada del Gallo lagoon with some great views of the peaks of Gredos with great canters in open landscape. Riding down to the Tormes valley for another luxury pic-nic with an excellent paella cooked at the spot. After a relaxing lunch break riding back to the stables with some good canters. About 6 hours riding.

Day 5: After breakfast in the hotel transfer to Madrid airport at 10 am to be in Ávila town about 11 am. End of the short break.

* Indicative itinerary that can be modified if necessary.

MEETING/DEPARTURE

MEETING: 
Day 1 afternoon at your 1st accommodation (the address will be given with your booking confirmation) 
Free transfer from Madrid airport: meeting at 3 pm - 2 hour drive

DEPARTURE: 
Day 5 morning after breakfast. Free transfer to Madrid. Departure at 10 am. Arrival at 12:30 pm.

CAR RENTAL:
We recommend car rental, particularly cheap in Spain from 30 € per week), on the site www.autoeurope.fr.

FLIGHTS :
Flights to Spain are not included because it is more interesting to book directly your ticket: a transport package included is generally more expensive with agency commissions. However, we are at your disposal to help you find the best prices or to offer you a flight included package on request (free service).

Riding

RIDING LEVEL: image 8You must be able to walk, trot, canter and galop outdoor on open spaces.

image-20220322123354-1GUIDE: 
Professional licensed guide. The guide speaks Spanish and English. An assitant follows by car preparing copious lunches. 

RIDING TIMES:
4-6 hours per day on average.
 

 



equestrian holiday in SpainHORSES: 
Purebred Spanish, Hispano-Arabian and crossbreeds. Serene horses, result of an excellent natural education. Most of them are born and raised on the spot. They live in freedom and herd in vast pastures and pine forest.

TACK: 
High quality English saddles with a silicone seat. All tack is in excellent condition, very comfortable for horses and riders.

Comfort

ACCOMMODATION: image 4
In a comfortable hotel, ensuite bedrooms.

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MEALS:
rando a cheval en espagneimage-20220908124713-2Dinners every evening at the hotel. Special diets can be accommodated upon request.
Typical Spanish Chistmas & New Year eve dinners.
At lunchtime, an assistant prepares hearty meals based on local products taken at the table: tapas, salads, barbecue, paella, fresh fruit, wine and coffee or tea.



 

Rates
Infos tarif

2022 PRICE / PER PERSON: 
1 300 € in 2 person bedroom
Single supplement: 150 €
Registration fees: 15 €

THE PRICE INCLUDES: Horse and tack rental, guide, assistant, accommodation, all meals, Christmas or New Year eve dinner, drinks during meals (water & wine), transfer from/to Madrid, the financial bond for your payments by our travel agent guarantee. 

THE PRICE DOESN'T INCLUDE: Individual insurance, drinks out of meals, sodas, hot drinks, visits, tips, all taht is not indicated in "THE PRICE INCLUDES".

INSURANCE (if you don’t already have one):
We offer to Europe Union citizens (only) Chapka insurances:
Cap Security: full insurance with cancellation. Cap Cancellation: cancellation only.
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FLIGHTS :
Flights to Spain are not included because it is more interesting to book directly your ticket: a transport package included is generally more expensive with agency commissions. However, we are at your disposal to help you find the best prices or to offer you a flight included package on request (free service).

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