Sierra de Gredos
7 Days
Spain ( Best airport: Madrid)
Sit back and enjoy the incredible panoramic views
Ride the ancient paths of the Gredos Mountains on this trail ride across central Spain. Travel west following the Tormes river valley, through breathtaking landscapes which differ each day โ from medieval villages full of history, to the tops of rocky mountains, to stunning valleys. An unmissable adventure!
Level of Riding and Fitness
This trail ride is suitable for intermediate to experienced riders, meaning you should be happy and confident cantering a horse in open spaces. The pace of the riding is moderated, with trots and canters every day. Canters are dependent on the terrain; in many areas the terrain is very rocky so this is not a fast paced ride.
The riding time each day is between 4 and 7 hours.
Weight limit: 90 Kgs / 198 Lbs
Guides and Group Size
All the trails are personally guided by the experienced owner Emilio Rodriguez. Emilio is a quiet man and an expert rider and has a special ability to relate well to his horses leading to even tempered, confident and well-mannered horses that are a pleasure to ride and be around. At the front he quietly guides you each day, allowing you the chance to breathe the air, listen to the birdlife and take in the wonderful scenery you pass through. Emilio’s wife Mamen forms the support team and together they are wonderful hosts; warm and engaging. Mamen will meet you each day with homecooked food for tapas breaks and lunches on the trail.
There will be a maximum of 8 riders in a group.
Tack and Riding Equipment
All the horses are ridden in comfortable English GP saddles and bridles. Seat savers and saddle bags are also available and some of the horses are ridden in bitless bridles.
Accommodation and Dining
The accommodation varies from charming rural Inns in villages to delightful 4* hotels. All rooms have private bathrooms. Single rooms are possible on request with a single supplement.
Night 1, 2 and 6: El Milano Real Hotel
Horses stay in fields next to the accommodation.
The food is one of the highlights of this trip. Tapas breaks will be waiting for you in any unexpected place with Serrano ham, Manchego cheese, olives and nuts served around 11.30 to keep you going until lunch! Lunchtime is relaxing and social with delicious home cooked Spanish dishes such as Paella, Tortilla Espaรฑola, BBQ and salads. Followed by a siesta in the peaceful countryside.
Dinner is around 9pm and you have a choice of dishes and courses of local Spanish recipes. All the drinks are included during the meals, including excellent Spanish red and white wines, beer, canned drinks and water.
There is free Wi-Fi at every accommodation.
Special diet (vegetarian, gluten free, allergies, etc.) can be arranged with advance notice. A support van follows the group during the whole week to transfer your luggage.
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Itinerary
Sierra de Gredos
7 days / 6 nights / 5 days riding
15th September & 6th October 2024: Trail runs a slightly different itinerary taking in the World Heritage city of Salamanca. Please contact us for a detailed itinerary for this date.
Single occupancy 2025 (on all nights except for one)
ยฃ220
Small group supplement
All rides will confirm with two people. Small group supplement of โฌ300 will apply if there are only 2 or 3 riders in a group. Payable locally in โฌ.
Two Riders: โฌ150 per rider
Three Riders: โฌ100 per rider
International flights
Do not book flights until you have received the Booking confirmation email from saddletravel.com.
On arrival day please plan your flight to arrive at Madrid by 2pm. Your departure flight on the last day of your holiday can be any time after 2pm.
- 5 full days of riding
- Shared accommodation
- Breakfasts
- Lunches
- Evening meals
- Wine / beer during lunch and evening meal
- Water / soft drinks
- Airport transfers
- Services of guide
- Flights
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