Sierra de gredos trails

(spain)

Explore the stunning Sierra de Gredos mountain range in central Spain, just 170 kilometers from Madrid. The granite peaks here, including the highest, Almanzor at 2,592 meters, provide a dramatic backdrop for two incredible trail rides: 'Castles of the Gredos Mountains' and 'Gredos to Salamanca.'

These rides take you through a variety of landscapes—lush forests, rugged uplands, and remote stone-built villages—giving you a true taste of rural Spain and its medieval charm.

Your guide, Emilio, knows these trails like the back of his hand. His calm approach and strong bond with his well-trained horses make for a stress-free ride, allowing you to soak in the scenery. Thanks to Gredos’ sunny, dry climate, these rides are available almost year-round.

Designed for intermediate to experienced riders, these journeys offer the thrill of open fields and stunning vistas. You’ll also have the chance to ride a majestic PRE (Pure Spanish Breed) or Hispano-Arab horse—both energetic yet calm, the perfect companions for an unforgettable adventure.

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Airport: Madrid, Spain
Intermediate to advanced riders
From €1790 per person
6 nights, 5 riding days
Group size: from Min 2. Max 10
Choose between 2 itineraries: “Castles of Gredos” or “Gredos to Salamanca”
The riding season is from May to November!

HIGHLIGHTS

Get to know the beautiful PREs! Highly trained, most of these horses were raised and trained at the farm.
Ride through the Sierra de Gredos Regional Park, known for its dramatic mountain landscapes, diverse wildlife, and scenic beauty.
Discover remote Castilian medieval villages & UNESCO World Heritage sites
Enjoy delicious tapas and alfresco lunches & stay in charming local accommodations

GREDOS ITINERARIES - SPAIN

CASTLES OF GREDOS MOUNTAINS

7 days/ 6 nights/ 5 days of riding
From 1790 €
Running Itinerary: Discover the unspoiled nature of the Gredos mountains and its surrounding medieval villages and castles.

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GREDOS TO SALAMANCA

7 days/ 6 nights/ 5 days of riding
From 1890 € per person
Running itinerary: Combine riding through the Natural Park of Sierra de Gredos, and end your journey with a day spent in the city of Salamanca.

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CRYSTALLINE WATERS OF GREDOS

7 days / 6 nights / 5 riding days
From 1860 € per person
*SUMMER ONLY* This is a centre based itinerary, with 1 night on a mini trail. Different rides each day with opportunities for swimming at lunch in the crystalline waters of Gredos, rivers, gorges….

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Information Concerning all Rides in THE SIERRA DE GREDOS

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 !
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), Lodging options throughout the itinerary vary from charming rural inns to 4-star hotels in towns.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are provided, with drinks included (soft drinks, beer, and wine). The food is a true highlight of this trip! Enjoy tapas featuring Serrano ham, Manchego cheese, olives, nuts, and more. Lunchtime is a relaxed and social affair, with delicious homemade Spanish dishes like Paella, Tortilla Española, BBQ, salads, and more, followed by a peaceful siesta in the countryside.
After a day of riding, dinner is served around 9 p.m. at your guesthouse accommodation. You’ll have a variety of local Spanish dishes to choose from, with multiple courses available. All meals include drinks, including excellent Spanish red and white wines, beer, soft drinks, and water.
Accommodation: All riding holidays include accommodation (twin bedroom - private bathroom),
Single rooms can be arranged for an extra charge upon request.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are provided, with drinks included (soft drinks, beer, and wine).
Arrival and transfer: you will be picked up at Madrid Airport at 3pm, so your flight should arrive in Madrid before 2pm.
Guides: english speaking guide throughout 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
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:
- Spring & Autumn: temperatures are around 18°C with sunny and cloudy days making it the perfect time to take part with these rides.
- Summer: dry and warmer (around 27°C). Good time for swimming in the rivers in between rides!
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.

Castles of Gredos MOUNTAINS

From €1790 (based on 2 sharing)
7 days, 6 nights

Get ready for an unforgettable ride! This itinerary takes you through the stunning landscapes of Gredos, passing through charming villages and majestic castles along the way. You'll follow your guide through enchanting pine and poplar forests, cross pristine rivers, and gallop across wide-open pastures. Every day brings new scenery and experiences, so there's always something amazing to see. You won’t believe your eyes!

Day 1: Arrival in Madrid – Navarredonda de Gredos
(No horse riding)
Transfer from Madrid Airport is scheduled for 3:00 PM, so please ensure your flight arrives before 2:00 PM.
You’ll then be driven to the Sierra de Gredos, with a planned stop in the medieval town of Ávila, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Dinner will be served at the hotel, and you’ll spend the night at El Milano Real, a charming hotel located in a mountain village at 1,600 meters altitude, offering views of the highest peaks of the Gredos range.
Extra: A spa session can be arranged upon request.
Day 2: Navarredonda de Gredos – Navacepeda de Tormes
(4–5 hours in the saddle)
Time to meet your horse! This shorter ride is ideal for getting acquainted with your equine partner.
Lunch will be served beside the Tormes River at a fisherman’s hut, with delicious paella cooked on-site. In summer and autumn, you’ll have the chance to take a refreshing swim before riding on to Navacepeda de Tormes.
You’ll then be transferred back to your hotel for dinner and overnight.
Extra: A spa session can be arranged upon request.
Day 3: Navacepeda de Tormes – El Barco de Ávila
(6–7 hours in the saddle)
Today’s ride takes you through beautiful valleys with incredible views of the Gredos Mountains.
Enjoy canters across open terrain as you approach the historic town of El Barco de Ávila, a 12th-century village with a castle. You’ll stay overnight in a comfortable 4-star hotel.
Lunch will be served midway, next to the Tormes River and its medieval bridge.
Day 4: El Barco de Ávila – Hoyorredondo
(6–7 hours in the saddle)
Enter the province of Salamanca and witness the landscape shift to dry plains, granite rock formations, oak forests and green pastures.
You’ll pass through Puente de Congosto, another charming medieval village with a 15th-century bridge and castle.
After lunch, enjoy fun gallops through open fields as you ride into Hoyorredondo.
Overnight in a picturesque rural inn, where you can watch the horses rest from your window.
Day 5: Hoyorredondo – Navacepedilla de Corneja
(6 hours in the saddle)
Ride toward Bonilla de la Sierra, a notable medieval town known for its striking church.
You’ll cross a scenic valley with opportunities for canters before arriving at a private garden for a barbecue lunch and a chance to relax by the swimming pool.
Dinner and overnight stay will be in a hotel in Navacepedilla de Corneja.
Day 6: Navacepedilla de Corneja – Navarredonda de Gredos
(6 hours in the saddle)
Enjoy a spectacular mountain trail as you ascend to Puerto de Chía at 1,800 meters – the highest point of the journey.
Take in panoramic views of the Gredos Mountains over lunch.
Return to El Milano Real for your final dinner and overnight stay.
Day 7: Navarredonda de Gredos – Madrid Airport
(No riding)
After breakfast, departure is scheduled for 10:00 AM, with arrival at Madrid Airport by 12:00 PM.
Optional Extra Day: Gredos Explorer Ride
Add an extra day to your holiday to explore the trails around Navarredonda de Gredos. Ride through pine forests with plenty of opportunities for trots and canters. A relaxed and fun way to extend your adventure!
*** 2025 DATES ***
- Aug 24-30
- Sept 7-13 (Fully Booked)
- Sept 21-27 (Fully Booked)
- Oct 12-18 (Fully Booked)
- Nov 9-15
*** 2025 PRICES ***
€1890 per person
All inclusive (accommodation shared room, all meals, airport transfers, guide)
Supplements: single room €210, small group 2 people €150 pp, small group supplement 3 people €100 pp
*** 2026 DATES ***
- May 24-30
- May 31- June 06
- September 13-19
- September 27- October 3
- October 04-10
- October 18-24
*** 2025 PRICES ***
€1990 per person
All inclusive (accommodation shared room, all meals, airport transfers, guide)
Supplements: single room €220, small group 2 people €150 pp, small group supplement 3 people €100 pp

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Gredos to salamanca

From €1890 (based on 2 sharing)
7 days, 6 nights

Get the best of spain with this amazing horse riding holiday ! You'll journey through the stunning landscapes and charming towns of the Sierra de Gredos, ending in the historic city of Salamanca, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Day 1: Arrival in Madrid – Navarredonda de Gredos
(No horse riding)
Arrival in Madrid. A transfer will be arranged from the airport to the Sierra de Gredos region. Along the way, enjoy a stop in the medieval town of Ávila, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Dinner will be served at the hotel in a picturesque village at 1,600 meters altitude, offering beautiful views of the highest peaks of the Gredos Mountains.
Extra: A spa session can be arranged upon request.
Day 2: Navarredonda de Gredos – Navacepeda de Tormes
(4–5 hours in the saddle)
Meet your horse and enjoy a shorter introductory ride, perfect for getting to know your new equine partner.
Lunch will be served at a fisherman’s hut by the river Tormes, where a delicious paella will be prepared on-site. In summer and autumn, you can take a refreshing swim in the river before continuing to the village of Navacepeda de Tormes.
You’ll be transferred back to the same hotel for dinner and overnight.
Extra: A spa session can be arranged upon request.
Day 3: Navacepeda de Tormes – Navacepedilla de Corneja
(6–7 hours in the saddle)
Today’s ride takes you across valleys and into changing landscapes. Enjoy a tapas break en route before ascending to Puerto de Chía (1,800 meters), which offers breathtaking views over the Corneja Valley on one side and the Alberche River on the other.
After lunch, descend via an ancient Roman road to the charming village of Navacepedilla de Corneja, where you will spend the night in a rural hotel.
Day 4: Navacepedilla de Corneja – El Mirón
(6–7 hours in the saddle)
Begin the day by riding to the source of the Corneja River. En route, visit the medieval village of Bonilla de la Sierra, home to a 14th-century castle, where lunch will be served.
Continue the ride toward El Mirón with open canters and enjoy a spectacular view of El Mirón’s castle as you approach the village. Overnight stay in the area.
Day 5: El Mirón – Horcajo Medianero
(6–7 hours in the saddle)
Ride across the famous Dehesas of Salamanca – open pastures dotted with oak trees, home to iconic black Iberian pigs and grazing bulls.
Lunch will be served in the countryside, featuring traditional Spanish cuisine and the renowned jamón ibérico. Continue riding through this unique landscape before reaching Horcajo Medianero for the night.
Day 6: Horcajo Medianero – Navales – Salamanca
(4 hours in the saddle)
Your final day on horseback begins with a morning ride near Alba de Tormes, where lunch will be served. The town holds historical significance as the final resting place of Santa Teresa of Ávila.
After lunch, the horses will be transported home, and you will be transferred (20 minutes) to the beautiful city of Salamanca. Spend the afternoon exploring highlights such as the Plaza Mayor and the cathedral.
Dinner will be at a local restaurant in the Plaza Mayor, and your hotel is conveniently located in the heart of the city.
Day 7: Salamanca – Madrid
(No riding)
Breakfast at the hotel, followed by departure at 10:00 AM for arrival at Madrid Airport by 12:00 PM.
Note: This itinerary is subject to change due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances.
*** 2025 DATES ***
- Sept 14 - 20 (Fully Booked)
- Oct 5 - 11 (Fully Booked)
- Oct 19 - 25
- Nov 16 - 22
This ride is confirmed if min 3 people are participating. Contact us to know which rides are already confirmed.
*** 2025 PRICES ***
€1990 per person
All inclusive (accommodation shared room, all meals, transfers, guide)
Supplements: single room €210, small group supplement 3 people €100 pp
*** 2026 DATES ***
- June 07-13
- August 30- September 05
- October 25-31`
- November 22-28
This ride is confirmed if min 3 people are participating. Contact us to know which rides are already confirmed.
*** 2026 PRICES ***
€2090 per person
All inclusive (accommodation shared room, all meals, transfers, guide)
Supplements: single room €220, small group supplement 3 people €100 pp

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CRYSTALLINE WATERS OF GREDOS

From €1860 (based on 2 sharing)
7 days, 6 nights

This is a stationary summer ride with relaxing full days riding from Navarredonda de Gredos to different direction every day, changing landscapes and opportunities for swimming in the crystalline waters of Gredos Mountains. One day in the middle of the week we ride on a minitrail to a different village. The summer in Gredos is perfect for excellent riding holidays due to the altitude, Navarredonda is at 1,600 m, so even in July or August is not hot for full days riding and perfect for swimming in the fresh waters at lunch stops.

Day 1: Madrid – Navarredonda de Gredos
Meet at Madrid airport at 3:00 PM. Transfer to Navarredonda de Gredos, a scenic two-hour drive with a short stop in Ávila, a stunning walled medieval city and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Upon arrival, enjoy a welcome dinner at the hotel in Hoyos del Espino, a charming mountain village situated at 1,600 meters with beautiful views of the highest peaks in the Sierra de Gredos.
Day 2: Navarredonda de Gredos – Tormes River Valley
Meet your horse and begin your first day of riding through the Tormes River Valley. Enjoy a relaxed and scenic ride through pine forests and open fields with panoramic views of the Gredos Mountains. Lunch is a delicious paella cooked on-site at a fisherman’s hut by the river Tormes, with the chance to swim in stunning natural pools. In the afternoon, enjoy good trots and canters as you return to the stables. Overnight at the same hotel.
Time in the saddle: 4–5 hours
Day 3: Navarredonda – Barbellido – Navacepeda de Tormes
Today is a mini trail ride to a different location. Ride toward the highest peaks of the Gredos range, crossing the Puente de las Juntas and descending into the Barbellido Gorge. Stop for a riverside BBQ lunch featuring Avilan beef at another fisherman’s hut, with more opportunities for a refreshing swim in the crystal-clear waters. After lunch, enjoy cantering through the pine woods en route to the village of Navacepeda de Tormes, where the horses will overnight. Riders return by vehicle to the main hotel.
Time in the saddle: approx. 7 hours
Day 4: Navacepeda – Pozo de las Paredes – Navarredonda
Follow the Tormes River Valley through the historic town of Navacepeda to Navalperal, where you’ll stop for tapas. Continue riding to Pozo de las Paredes, a 14th-century stone bridge over the Barbellido Gorge. Lunch here, with another chance to swim. In the afternoon, ride back along the river to the stables. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Time in the saddle: approx. 6 hours
Day 5: Navarredonda – Laguna Cañada del Gallo
This morning's ride takes you to the Cañada del Gallo Lagoon, offering expansive views of the Gredos peaks and open stretches perfect for canters. Descend into the valley for another gourmet riverside picnic and BBQ, with time for wild swimming. Return to the stables in the afternoon with more open riding.
Time in the saddle: approx. 5 hours
Day 6: Navarredonda – Source of the Tormes River
Ride up into the Sierra de Gredos to the source of the Tormes River, a tributary of the Duero that originates in Navarredonda. Stop for lunch and a swim at a peaceful natural pool. Enjoy a fun and relaxed ride through pine forests in the afternoon. Farewell dinner and final overnight at the hotel.
Time in the saddle: approx. 4 hours
Day 7: Navarredonda de Gredos – Madrid
Breakfast at the hotel and departure at 10:00 AM, arriving at Madrid airport around 12:00 PM.
Note: Itinerary subject to change due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances.
*** 2025 DATES ***
- July 13-19
- July 20-26
- August 03-09
- August 10-16
- November 23-29
This ride is confirmed if min 3 people are participating. Contact us to know which rides are already confirmed.
*** 2025 PRICES ***
1 860 € per person
All inclusive (accommodation shared room, all meals, transfers, guide)
Supplements: single room €210, small group supplement 3 people €100 pp
*** 2026 DATES ***
- July 12-18
- July 19-25
- August 09-15
- August 16-22
This ride is confirmed if min 3 people are participating. Contact us to know which rides are already confirmed.
*** 2026 PRICES ***
€1960 per person
All inclusive (accommodation shared room, all meals, transfers, guide)
Supplements: single room €220, small group supplement 3 people €100 pp