When time is short but adventure calls, discover Catalonia on this ultimate two day get-away.
In today's hectic world where time is precious take two days out to explore the ever changing Catalonian landscape, with its mountain villages, medieval castles, abbeys and churches steeped in history. This weekend is a balance of exhilarating horse riding, discovery and relaxation. Can Jou, an 11th century stone farmhouse with panoramic views over kilometres of forests and mountains to the snow capped peaks of the Pyrenees, is guaranteed to alleviate stresses and strains.
Adventure on Andalusian horseback alongside the´Garrotxa volcanica´ one of Europe's largest volcanic regions, wild and remote. Explore immense mountain ridges with breathtaking views and onwards for gallops galore through the valleys and over the plains. Discover authentic villages with their narrow winding streets and Romanesque architecture, there are also opportunities to swim or siesta by large river pools, all of this experienced in two unforgettable days in the heart of Catalonia.
Why not combine this route with a visit to the vibrant and cosmopolitan city of Barcelona or the medieval town of Girona?
In the evening upon your arrival in the village of Sant Jaume de Llierca at the end of your journey you will be driven up a winding track to Can Jou, an 11th century Farmhouse perched high up on a ridge overlooking the Pyrenees.
THE WELCOME
Here you will meet the family, the guide and the Can Jou team.
At dinner we will go over the week's program, you will be told about the special characteristics of our Andalucian trail horses. After dinner you will be given an introduction to the programme with an opportunity for a one-to-one conversation designed to find every rider their perfect horse.
Finally you will discover how to play the 'Champagne rules' under which anyone found guilty of holding up the ride at any point is obliged to buy a bottle of local cava for the group that evening, making for lively dinners!
After meeting and tacking up your horse, you can enjoy two days of interesting and varied riding. The scenery is spectacular with beautiful panoramic views. You will ride out of the rolling hills onto the river floodplains, ideal for long canters and gallops. The meadows are rich in scented herbs and wild flowers. Shady rivers make ideal spots to stop for a picnic and a rest. The local villages are unspoilt and the architecture a treat. Stop off on the way at a local bar for a refreshing drink. This region is full of lovely old churches, castles, culture and history. This is a taste of rural Catalonia, a great discovery.
The horses are a joy to ride. At the end of a long days ride they are still enthusiastic about a gallop. At the end of a good days riding sitting on a terrace with a glass of cava looking out on the spectacular views, this is the pleasure of trail riding.
After meeting and tacking up your horse, you can enjoy two days of interesting and varied riding. The scenery is spectacular with beautiful panoramic views. You will ride out of the rolling hills onto the river flood plains, ideal for long canters and gallops. The meadows are rich in scented herbs and wild flowers. Shady rivers make ideal spots to stop for a picnic and a rest. The local villages are unspoilt and the architecture a treat. Stop off on the way at a local bar for a refreshing drink. This region is full of lovely old churches, castles, culture and history. This is a taste of rural Catalonia, a great discovery.
The horses are a joy to ride. At the end of a long days ride they are still enthusiastic about a gallop. At the end of a good days riding sitting on a terrace with a glass of cava looking out on the spectacular views, this is the pleasure of trail riding.
Happy and relaxed, we sadly say goodbye and "hasta pronto amigos".
See you back on one of our weekly trail rides!
Join us on: 
CAN JOU - CATALONIA TRAILS 17854 La Miana - Sant Jaume de Llierca [ Girona · SPAIN ]
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