A stationary ride to welcome the New year 2022 in the sunny and beautiful Sierra de Gredos.
The perfect NEW YEAR escape from Wednesday to Sunday with 3 days of riding in the majestic Sierra de Gredos, among meadows, pine forest, mountains views, crossing rivers and gorges. Magnificent landscapes and remote medieval villages, unspoilt mountains and river valleys. Gredos is a well kept secret of Spain.
Relaxing full days riding from Navarredonda de Gredos to different direction every day, changing landscapes, excellent lunches in the countryside, bbqs, paella.., cooked at the spot! Comfortable pic-nics in stunning surroundings with attention to detail and high standards in every aspect of the ride. Our exquisite aperitives appear around the corner at mid mornings.
The transfer is included from/ to Madrid airport, with a break for a short visit to amazing walled medieval town Ávila, World Heritage Site UNESCO.
NEW YEAR TRAIL RIDE IN SPAIN
INDICATIVE ITINERARY *
Day 1 - 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.
Day 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 5 h.
DAY 3 - NAVARREDONDA- BARBELLIDO GORGE
In 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 before your New Year dinner. You will enjoy a typical Spanish Christmas or New Year dinner with our tradition of welcoming the year 2022 with the 12 grapes, one for each bell at midnight.
DAY 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. Time on the saddle 6 hours. Night and farewell dinner at the hotel in Navarredonda de Gredos.
DAY 5 - NAVARREDONDA DE GREDOS - MADRID
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 may be changed if necessary.
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 about12 pm.
RIDING LEVEL:
You must be able to walk, trot, canter and galop outdoor on open spaces.
HORSES:
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.
GUIDE:
Professional licensed guide. The guide speaks Spanish and English. An assitant follows by car preparing copious lunches.
RIDING TIMES:
5-6 hours per day on average.
ACCOMMODATION:
In a comfortable hotel: double or single bedrooms available. All ensuite.
MEALS:
Taken every night at the hotel. For lunch, an assistant prepares local dishes served at the table: salads, barbecue, paella, fresh fruit, wine and coffee or tea.
2021 PRICE / PER PERSON:
1300 € 1200 € in 2-3 person bedrooms from 22/12 until 26/12
1300 € person bedrooms from 29/12 until 02/01
Single bedroom supplement: 130 €
Booking fees: 15 €
THE PRICE INCLUDES:
Horse and tack rental, one guide, one assistant ensuring the preparation of midday meals and luggage transfers, accommodation, meals, drinks during meals, transfers at the fixed times from / to Madrid airport, the financial guarantee of your payments by our operator deposit of travel.
THE PRICE DOESN'T INCLUDE:
Individual insurance, drinks out of meals, any visits, travel to and from Madrid: it is more interesting to book 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 rates or offer you a transport trip included on request, anything that is not indicated in "THE PRICE INCLUDES".