TRAILS IN Extremadura

(spain)

The western Spanish region of Extremadura, nestled along the border with Portugal and just a few hours from Madrid, is home to a wide variety of sights, from mountains, lakes, and forests to castles and Roman ruins.

Accompanied by your guide and a reliable PRE horse, you will ride through beautiful landscapes, crossing “dehesas” (Spanish pastures), forests, and castles, following in the footsteps of the Romans as you pass through villages and cities like Trujillo, dating back to 2500 years.

This region is home to Monfragüe National Park (a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve), renowned for its best-preserved Mediterranean forests and rich birdlife. For a cultural highlight, you'll visit iconic cities like Trujillo and Guadalupe, the latter featuring a UNESCO World Heritage monastery dating back to the 14th century.

You can choose between two routes for these rides, each offering a journey through diverse landscapes and cities. Designed for intermediate to advanced riders, these progressive itineraries provide a rich and immersive experience. Given the region’s hot summers, these rides are available from February to May.

A grey spanish horse and a PRE white horse in a patio in Spain
Group of spanish riders and horses on a trail

QUICK GUIDE

  • Airport: Madrid, Spain

  • Intermediate to advanced riders

  • From €1950 per person

  • 6 nights, 5 riding days

  • Group size: from Min 2. Max 10

  • Choose between 2 itineraries: “Monfragüe National Park” or “Pilgrimage to Guadalupe”

  • The riding season is from February to May!

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Get to know the beautiful PREs! Highly trained, most of these horses were raised and trained at the farm.

  • Ride through the Monfragüe National Park & Villuercas Geopark.

  • Ride through medieval landmarks, discovery roman cities and UNESCO World Heritage sites

  • Enjoy delicious tapas and alfresco lunches & stay in charming local accommodations

2 EXTREMADURA ITINERARIES

  • A group of riders on Spanish horses crosses a river in Monfragüe, with an ancient Roman bridge in the background.

    MONFRAGUE NATIONAL PARK

    7 days/ 6 nights/ 5 days of riding

    From 1.950 €

    Embark on this progressive ride through the Monfragüe National Park, the largest and best preserved Mediterranean forest worldwide.

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  • A group of trail riders on Spanish horses with the Cathedral of Guadalupe in the background.

    PILGRIMAGE TO GUADALUPE

    7 days/ 6 nights/ 5 days of riding

    From 2.080 €

    Ride through the most emblematic landscape in Extremadura from Trujillio to Guadalupe (region of Villuercas Geopark).

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Information Concerning all Rides in EXTREMADURA

  • About the Horses: Most of the horses are the famous and majestic PRE (Pure Spanish Breed) while some other are Hispano-Arab crosses. There are 35 horses, with 26 ready and well-trained for clients. The horses are born and bred by the owners (a part from some exceptions who arrived as foals at the ranch).

    They are all very well cared for and live in a group in the most natural habitat as possible. The are very well trained thanks to natural horsemanship methods. You will find it easy to connect and communicate with your ride, and you will see that all the horses are very relaxed when traveling as a group !

    They are forward going while being always attentive to your instructions. Riding these exceptionally dependable horses is a true privilege !

    Pace of the Ride: The ride is at a moderate pace, varying with the terrain, including walking, trotting, and cantering where possible. On average, we cover 25-35 km per day.

    Level of Riding: This ride is suitable for intermediate to experienced riders. You should be comfortable walking, trotting, and cantering in a group in open spaces, with an independent seat. Riding durations range from 4-7 hours per day, so good riding fitness is important.

    Guide: All rides are personally guided by the owner Emilio. Fluent in english, he is an experienced equestrian with over 30 years as a riding guide. Emilio is highly skilled at matching horses to riders and leads the group with his confident, well-mannered horses, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience.

    Tack: Our partners use high-quality English saddles with silicon seat savers and small front saddle bags. All tack is in excellent condition, comfortable for both horses and riders, and maintained to the highest standard.

    Helmet: Wearing a helmet is recommended. You may ride without one only if your insurance explicitly covers it, and you will be required to sign a disclaimer.

  • These itineraries are meant for intermediate to experienced riders.

    Riders should be able to evolve in a group and open terrains at all three gaits (walking, trotting and galloping).

    Weight limit: 90kg (198lbs)

    Riders should be fit enough to handle from 4 to 7 hours in the saddle each day.

  • Accommodation: All riding holidays include accommodation (twin bedroom - private bathroom)

    Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner are provided. Drinks (soft, beer and wine) are included.

    Transfers: at arrival from Madrid airport at 3pm, on departure you will be back at Madrid airport at 12pm.
    Other arrangements can be made at extra cost.

    Guides: english speaking guide thoughout the journey.

  • Flights: International flights are not included.

    Insurance: We request you take a travel Insurance covering medical expences, injuries, baggage and personal items for the entire duration of the trip. You will not be allowed to participate in the trail ride without it.

    Single room supplement

    Alcooholic drinks: other than beer and wine.

    Other services: provided by the hotels such as massages

  • Airport Transfer: On arrival day, we’ll meet at Madrid International Airport at 3:00 pm, so please schedule your flight to arrive by 2:00 pm or earlier. On departure day, the transfer leaves at 10:00 am to reach the airport by 12:00 pm, so please book your return flight for after 2:00 pm.

    Passport & visa: depending of your country of departure. Please take the necessary arrangements.

    Vaccinations: No specific vaccines required

    Non-riders: welcome, you can take part with the visits and meals and travel in the support car or move on your own and join us.

    Climate:

    Continental climate with lots of sunny days, making it a perfect destination in spring and even in winter.

    Rides are confirmed if there a minimum of people participating. A small group supplement will be applied for groups of 2 or 3 people. More information in the prices of each different itinerary hereunder.

    Weather: Extremadura has a continental climate with cool, mostly damp winters and hot, dry summers. Thanks to the many hours of sunshine you can easily be outdoors even in the winter months and enjoy the splendid scenery and the quiet.

PILGRIMAGE TO GUADALUPE

  • From €2080 (based on 2 sharing)

  • 7 days / 6 nights

Progressive 5-day ride from the charming town of Trujillo heading east toward the Villuercas Geopark (UNESCO). Along the way, you’ll pass picturesque villages in the Villuercas Mountains, including Guadalupe, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and ride through the stunning landscapes of dehesa, holm oak and cork oak forests, and pastures, the most iconic scenery in Extremadura.

The itinerary is 8 days, 7 nights, 6 days riding from Sunday to Sunday. The length of the ride is around 180 km.

2026 DATES: APR 19-25 / MAY 10-16

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  • Rider Info & Trip Details:

    • Meeting Point: Madrid Airport; transferred by Emilio or Mamen. Arrival: flights before 2 pm, departure: flights after 2 pm.

    • Riders: Groups of 2-10 max. Max weight is 90 kg / 198 lbs

    • Trip Length: 8 days / 7 nights, 6 riding days, ~180 km

    • Non-Riders: The ride is suitable for non-riding companions; they can travel in the support car and join in meals, dinners and others activities, or if they wish can rent a car in Madrid too. They can move in their own and join the group for dinner.

    • Riding Level: Intermediate to experienced; You need to be comfortable riding 4- 7 hours/day, open-space riding, independent seat required

    • What to Bring: Sunglasses, sunscreen, raincoat; check weather forecast

    • Tack: High-quality English saddles with silicon seat savers; small front saddle bags provided

    • Helmet: Recommended; optional with insurance coverage and signed disclaimer

    • Travel Insurance: Required for medical, injury, cancellation, baggage, and personal effects

    • Wi-Fi: Free at all accommodations

    • Age: 10+ years (with adult) if experienced. There is no upper age limit if fit and healthy

    • Availability: Year-round; best time for Guadalupe: March–April

    • Special Diets: Can be arranged with advance notice. Please inquire at time of booking

  • Day 1: arrival in Madrid - Trujillo
    (no horse riding)

    Transfer will be organised from Madrid airport. You will be picked up and will be driven to Trujillo (2,5 hour drive). Visit the city before dinner and learning about the ride.

    Day 2: Trujillo - Madroñera
    (5 hours in the saddle)

    Meet you horse for the week ! You'll start this trip by crossing the spanish Dehesa, typical pastures of central Spain.
    Enjoy a nice lunch served by the medieval bridge of Magasca river.
    Dinner and night will be spent in a rural 4*hotel. A beautiful and typical 19th century farmhouse.

    Day 3: Madroñera - Zorita
    (4-5 hours in the saddle)

    Using the old catte trail in the dehesa, you'll reach the next day Zorita. This will also be the chance to safely enjoy some nice trots and canters ! While riding through the pasture you'll cross paths with sheep, cows, iberian pigs and other animals. Pic-nic will be served midday, with fresh and local food and tapas!
    The night will be spent in a rural hotel in Zorita.

    Day 4: Zorita - Logrosán
    (6 hours in the saddle)

    In the 20s century, a railway was built but never finished due to Civil War. Today you will follow this greenway which offers beautiful views of the impressive Villuercas Mountains (Geopark by UNESCO)
    The night is spent on the countryside in a rural inn.

    Day 5: Logrosán - Cañamero
    (4-5hours in the saddle)

    Spain is renowned for its good food but also its wine ! Today you'll cross Cañamero vineyard, famous for its fine wine and olive gardens. Your ride will be shaped by the Villuercas Mounstains and the breathtaking views offered by the Ruecas' river canyons.
    Dinner and night spent in a rural hotel.

    Day 6: Cañamero - Guadalupe
    (2-3 hours in the saddle)

    The ride to your final destination Guadalupe won't be too long. You'll follow the cattle path and might be able to observ some beautiful birds like vultures or eagles.
    After lunch you'll have time to visit Guadalupe and it's monastery dating back to 1337.
    Enjoy a special night at the Guadalupe Monastery Hotel with dinner included! Set in a beautiful spot with amazing views of the Villuercas mountains, this historic monastery’s Gothic cloister has been turned into a cozy place to stay.

    Day 6: Guadalupe - Madrid
    (no riding)

    Breakfast served at the hotel before leaving at 10 am to get to the aiport. (3hour drive more or less).

  • Accommodation & Meals

    • Accommodation: Stays range from charming rural inns in villages to a delightful hotel in Trujillo. All rooms have private bathrooms, are clean, comfortable, and well-maintained. A highlight is La Hospedería el Real Monasterio in Guadalupe, located within the monastery itself - a truly unique experience with dinner in the Gothic cloister.

    • Single rooms: Available on request for a supplement.

    • Meals:

      • Tapas breaks: Your host will surprise you in unexpected spots with Serrano ham, Manchego cheese, olives, nuts, and more.

      • Lunch: Relaxed, social meals featuring home-cooked Spanish dishes such as paella, tortilla española, Iberian pork BBQ, salads, and the regional cheese Torta del Casar, followed by a peaceful siesta.

      • Dinner: Served at the guesthouse around 9 pm, with a choice of local dishes. Drinks during meals are included: Spanish wines, beer, soft drinks, and water.

      • Special diets (vegetarian, gluten-free, allergies, etc.) can be arranged with advance notice.

    • Facilities: Free Wi-Fi at every accommodation, towels, shampoo, liquid soap, and in some locations, hair dryers.

    Horses & Support

    • Horses usually rest in fields near the accommodations, chosen for both quality and convenience.

    • A support van follows the group throughout the week, providing:

      • Morning pickups

      • Tapas breaks and lunches

      • Evening transfers

      • Luggage transport (so you don’t need to carry anything on the horse)

    • Saddle bags are available for essentials such as water, sunscreen, camera, or mobile.

    • Service along the ride is attentive, professional, and seamless.

  • 2026 PRICE:

    €2080 per person based on shared accommodation with one other person.
    Supplements: single room: €220
    Small group supplement 3 people: €100 pp

    THE PRICE INCLUDES:

    The price is per person and includes: all transfers from/ to the meeting point (MADRID AIRPORT at the set time), all meals from the welcome dinner on the first day to the breakfast on the last day, white and red wine, water, beer, canned drinks with lunch and dinner, accommodation in twin bedded rooms with private bathroom, riding, horses, tack, English speaking guide, luggage transport and excursions described in itinerary.

    NOT INCLUDED:

    International flights, single supplement, alcoholic drinks other than wine with dinner, massages, items of a personal nature and gratuities.

    • APR 19-25

    • MAY 10-16

    This ride is confirmed if min 3 people are participating. Contact us to know which rides are already confirmed.

MONFRAGÜE NATIONAL PARK

A man with a red cap rides a white PRE horse in the spanish countryside

  • From €1950 (based on 2 sharing)
    7 days, 6 nights

This is a progressive 5-day ride starting from the charming town of Trujillo and heading north toward Monfragüe National Park, the largest and best-preserved Mediterranean forest in the world.

Monfragüe is a unique destination, declared a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in 2003, renowned for its Mediterranean flora and diverse birdlife. The park, named after the Romans’ “Mons Fragorum” (fragmented mountain), features typical Iberian landscapes with cork oaks, wild olives, and holm oaks.

One of the highlights is the “Salto del Gitano”, a 300-meter cliff above the Tajo River, popular for birdwatching. Here you can admire black storks, vultures, Egyptian vultures, and imperial eagles. The park is also home to Monfragüe Castle, an Arab construction, and features numerous historic sites, including prehistoric cave paintings.

Our ride includes planned breaks at key viewpoints to fully enjoy the scenery and wildlife of this extraordinary region.

The itinerary is 8 days, 7 nights, 6 days riding from Sunday to Sunday. The length of the ride it is around 180 km.

2026 Dates: Mar 1–7 // Mar 15–21 (Confirmed Departure) // May 3–9

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  • Rider Information & Trip Details

    • Meeting Point & Transfers: Madrid Airport. Transfers included for groups of 4+. Arrival: flights before 2 pm, Departure: flights after 2 pm.

    • Weight & Riders: Max 90 kg / 198 lbs. Min 2, max 8 riders

    • Trip Length: 8 days / 7 nights, 6 riding days, ~180 km

    • Non-Riders: Welcome to join in support vehicle and activities

    • Riding Level: Intermediate to experienced; 4–7 hours/day

    • What to Bring: Sunglasses, sunscreen, raincoat, swimsuit for spa

    • Tack & Equipment: High-quality English saddles with silicon seat saver and small saddle bags

    • Safety & Insurance: Helmet recommended; travel insurance required

    • Facilities: Free Wi-Fi, towels, shampoo; some accommodations with hair dryers

    • Age: 10+ years (with adult), no upper limit if fit and healthy

    • Availability: Year-round; best months March–May for Monfragüe

    • Special Diets: Can be arranged with advance notice

  • Day 1: arrival in Madrid - Trujillo
    (no horse riding)

    Transfer will be organised from Madrid airport. You will be picked up and will be driven to Trujillo (2,5 hour drive). Visit the city before dinner and learning about the ride.

    Day 2: Trujillo - Jaraicejo
    (6 hours in the saddle)

    Time to meet you horse ! This will be a easy day of riding, so perfect to get used to your new friend !
    Ride through open landscape with Trujillo in the background. Bulls, sheep and goast roam freely in this area.
    Step on the a medieval paths network used for cattle movements called Cañadas reales.
    Visit the medieval village of Jaraicejo in the afternoon before heading for dinner and bed in a rural hotal.

    Day 3: Jaraicejo - Torrejón El Rubio
    (6 hours in the saddle)

    Start the day with good trots and canters while following the "Cañadas reales" paths to Torrejón el Rubio.
    A fine pic-nic break will be served midway before continuing the ride with beautiful views of the Sierra de Gredos mountains.

    For the two comming nights, you'll be staying in a 4* hotel with SPA and swimming pool.

    Day 4: Torrejón El Rubio - Salto del Gitano - Torrejón El Rubio
    (5 hours in the saddle)

    An exciting day ahead as you ride through the most protected area of the park ! You'll reach the highest point from which you admire the Tajo river canyon.
    After lunch you reach the a perfect birdwatching spot: the Salto del Gitano cliff where you an admire vultures, storks, and imperial eagles.

    Day 5: Torrejón El Rubio - Aldea del Obispo
    (7 hours in the saddle)

    Another beautiful day, following the "Cañada Real" path to the village of Aldea del Obispo. Lunch will be served next to the Almonte river and its medieval bridge.
    Dinner and night will be spent in a lovely country house.

    Day 6: Aldea del Obispo - Trujillo
    (3 hours in the saddle)

    This will be a short riding day to Trujillo where the adventure began ! Paëlla will be served at lunch will be served outside the city to enjoy the view.
    Dinner will be held in the city's main square

    Day 7: Trujillo - Madrid Aiport
    (no riding)

    Breakfast at the hotel and departure at 10 am to arrive at 12:30 pm in Madrid.

  • Accommodation & Meals

    • Accommodation: Mix of charming rural inns and a 4* hotel in the National Park (2 nights). All rooms have private bathrooms, are clean and comfortable. Single rooms available on request (supplement applies).

    • Meals:

      • Tapas breaks with Serrano ham, Manchego cheese, olives, nuts, and more

      • Lunches: Relaxed, home-cooked Spanish dishes like paella, tortilla española, Iberian pork BBQ, salads, and regional cheese Torta del Casar

      • Evening dinners: Local Spanish dishes at your guesthouse around 9 pm, drinks included (wine, beer, soft drinks, water)

      • Special diets (vegetarian, gluten-free, allergies) can be arranged with advance notice

    • Facilities: Free Wi-Fi, towels, shampoo, liquid soap; some locations provide hair dryers

    • Horses & Logistics: Horses rest in fields near the accommodations. A support van follows the group, handling luggage transport and meeting points for breaks and meals. Small saddle bags are provided for essentials (water, sunscreen, camera, mobile).

  • 2026 PRICES

    • €1,950 per person based on 2 people sharing accommodation

    • All-inclusive: shared accommodation, all meals, transfers, guide

    • Supplements:

      • Single room: €220

      • Small group (2 people): €150 per person

      • Small group (3 people): €100 per person

    WHAT THE PRICE INCLUDES

    The price is per person and includes:

    • All transfers to and from the meeting point (Madrid Airport at set times)

    • All meals from the welcome dinner on the first day to breakfast on the last day

    • White and red wine, water, beer, and soft drinks with lunch and dinner

    • Accommodation in twin-bedded rooms with private bathroom

    • Riding, horses, and tack

    • English-speaking guide

    • Luggage transport

    • All excursions described in the itinerary

    WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED

    • International flights

    • Single supplement

    • Alcoholic drinks other than wine with meals

    • Massages and personal items

    • Gratuities

    • MAR 01-07

    • MAR 15-21 (Confirmed Departure)

    • MAY 3-9

A group of Equestrian riders crosses a river in Extremadura, Spain
Grupo de caballistas realizando una ruta por caminos en Monfragüe en Extremadura
Groupe de cavaliers montant des chevaux espagnols lors d'une randonnée équestre á Monfragüe en Espagne
Group of riders having an outdoor picnic with the Extremaduran landscape
Parque nacional de Monfragüe
Groupe de cavaliers montant des chevaux espagnols traversant une rivière dans le Parc de Monfragüe
Riders resting under a cork tree with white spanish horses resting in the background.
Ruta ecuestre por Monfragüe con caballos españoles
Une table de pique-nique avec des bouteilles de vin, des cavaliers avec des chevaux en arrière plan, et les montagnes de Monfragüe au fond derrière.
The Cathedral of Guadalupe
Dos jinetes de ruta a caballo en Monfragüe, en una pradera verde llena de flores
Groupe de cavaliers traversant une rivière avec un ancien pont romain sur la droite.