GREDOS
THE VALLEYS OF GREDOS
GREDOS
THE VALLEYS OF GREDOS
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The Valleys of Gredos
Ávila-Castilla y León | 8 days – 7 nights – 6 days riding | From 2600€
INTERMEDIATE FIT RIDERS | IDEAL ALL TRAVELER TYPES
8 days – 7 nights – 6 days riding
Ávila-Castilla y León | From 2600€
INTERMEDIATE FIT RIDERS
IDEAL ALL TRAVELER TYPES
A must do ride
Magnificent landscapes, unspoilt nature, mountains and river valleys, remote Castilian villages, great diversity, delicious aperitifs and picnic lunches, charming hotels ... a lot of reasons make this one our most successful rides. One never gets tired of the views, the scents of the wildflowers, and the smiles of the people in these villages steeped in tradition and history.
Gredos, one of the best-kept secrets of Spain.
UNSPOILT NATURE
Immense open valleys, great diversity of landscapes framed by majestic mountains, pristine river pools for invigorating swims, ancient pine forests in the Gredos National Park
AUTHENTIC RURAL SPAIN
Remote Castilian villages, the water throughs in the heart of the villages, ride in ride out rural boutique hotels where the horses graze under your bedroom window
HOME OF EQUIBERIA
Where our happy horses are both pampered and live as close to nature as horses can live, and riders can be as close to horses as they can be on a riding holiday
FIVE STAR DINING WITH A VIEW
Equiberia’s epic world famous aperitivos and lunches in some of the most stunning settings in Gredos, featuring a five-course gourmet wine pairing lunch
SPECTACULAR SPRING RIDES
Thousands of wildflowers in the shadows of snow-capped mountains skirted with golden mountain broom
What our guests say
t1
“In a word it was AMAZING!! Thanks so much for all the info and organisation. There were SO many highlights: the beautiful scenery which changed every day, the snow -capped mountains in the background, eagles soaring overhead, lively forward-going horses, Maria Elena’s warm welcome and passion for her horses and the Gredos, and her amazing support team who always went the extra mile and the amazing catering arrangements - being served a four-course meal under canvas on a mountain plateau in a hailstorm was extraordinary! Oh and seeing all the horses roll in the meadow at the end of a long ride and on another occasion drinking G&T (Spanish measures) while watching our horses graze over the fence.”
PM, UK
t2
"I have to say I had a great time on my holiday! I really enjoyed it and was bowled over by the Gredos Mountains and the riding, couldn't have asked for better. It is a perfect place to ride, with wooded valleys and then the high hills with fantastic views….lovely wildflowers and broom to ride through. Maria Elena was such a great hostess, fun and full of energy and so interesting and friendly. She looked after us superbly in all respects…The horses were beautifully looked after and cherished and obviously cared for greatly which for me made the ride as you felt they enjoyed is as much as we did. The wild flowers were superb just as you predicted!”
EG, Canada
t3
“ Just to say that Marie Elena's Gredos ride was by far the best one we have been on, except for Patagonia, and actually riding in the mountains with a 360 degree vista and no sign of civilization was very similar to the Andes when we were out in the open and not deep in the vegetation on the old trials. I loved the beautiful and varied scenery, and the opportunity to observe village life and traditions.
GH, UK
t4
“We rode up and down mountains, across plains, through little villages and stayed in lovely places, my favourite being the second place where the horses were outside our rooms! We swam in clear mountain lakes and pools, ate at white clothed tables with beautiful food during the day with more food at night! (Which is why I’ve probably put on weight even after all the riding!) There was even a festival for 2 nights in one village which we enjoyed dancing to Spanish music and meeting the locals! All in all a wonderful holiday which I would thoroughly recommend.”
AJ, USA
t5
“It was wonderful from start to finish and as much as we were all looking forward to it, the whole thing completely exceeded our expectations. I loved discovering the Gredos Mountains - what a beautiful and varied area, spectacular scenery and we had a week of uninterrupted sunshine which is very lucky in October I gather.”
AK, South Africa
t6
“Highlights: Lovely changing scenery, the beautiful and varied scenery, and the opportunity to observe village life and traditions, excellent organisation, horses and tack; To be able to ride the horses to the overnight and leave them just outside and go and see them in the morning; The service given by the support team; A couple of really exceptional hotels to stay at; The Lunch on the last riding day was fantastic!”
CK, Australia
t7
“We rode up and down mountains, across plains, through little villages and stayed in lovely places, where the horses were outside our rooms! We swam in clear mountain lakes and pools, ate at white clothed tables with beautiful food during the day with more food at night!“
WT, UK
t8
“We had the best possible time in the Gredos mountains and you were absolutely brilliant. We are now hooked on riding holidays! I have hardly ever been on such a beautifully organized holiday, everything worked absolutely seamlessly, but I know that when something seems so effortless there is a fantastic lot of work going on behind the scenes! You really do run a remarkable outfit. Hopefully one day we will be back.”
G&P, UK
t9
“This is just to say thank you so much for a brilliant week: The horses were magnificent. All your organisation: of the routes, the accommodation, the lunches, the aperitifs and the swims was outstanding. Above all you and your team were charming, caring and most hospitable. We couldn't have enjoyed our time with you more, and are already working out how soon we can come back for more. I can see just how much work you all put into arranging the trips - the result is a great success. Thank you so much for everything.”
D&L, UK
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