Riding Andalucia - Horse riding holidays in Las Alpujarras

Alpujarras I Route

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Mulhacén Route

Sierra Nevada - Tabernas Desert Route

Mulhacén Route

8 days, 7 nights, 6 days riding
Single room supplement: €160
Minimum: 4 people

DAY 1. CAPILEIRA. Welcoming and introduction of the guide. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel Finca Los Llanos***.
DAY 2. BUBIÓN - EL HORNILLO - BUBION. Drive to the riding centre in Bubión (2 Km away from Capileira). We start our journey by climbing old bridal paths leading us to Sierra Nevada and enjoying the beautiful panorama of the Poqueira valley. In front of us the sierras de Lújar, Contraviesa and Gádor. We continue to the Cortijo El Hornillo (2.200 mts.) for a picnic. After a rest, , back to Bubión by a different path. Across the Natural Park of the Sierra Nevada, declared Reserve of the Biosphere by UNESCO. You will enjoy the changes in landscape: from the cold deserted tops to the Mediterranean flora in the lower part. A four and a half hour ride. Dinner at a local restaurant and accommodation at Villa Turística de Bubión***.
DAY 3. BUBIÓN - TREVÉLEZ. Always along bridle paths, we start climbing and then descend to the village of Portugos, where we will take the track that later on will lead us to Trevélez where we will have lunch. We will ride through an oak forest on paths that cut this track and descend to Trevélez by a bridle path. During the ride there are some opportunities for gallops. This village, famous for its hams, is considered the highest one in Spain (1.700m). Lunch at the Mesón del Jamón. Dinner and accommodation at the hostel La Fragua **. A 4.5 hour ride.
	DAY 4. TREVÉLEZ - TREVÉLEZ. We will ride towards the snowy peaks of the National Park of the Sierra Nevada. We cross the ravines where the melt water flows and we reach the idyllic Siete Lagunas (3,200mts) where we will picnic at the foot of Mulhacén, which at 3,478 m in altitude is the highest peak of the peninsula. After a short rest, we descend back to Trevélez, where we will spend the night. Tonight we dine in a local restaurant and our accommodation is at La Fragua **. 4.5 hours riding today.
	DAY 5. TREVÉLEZ - LOS BÉRCHULES. After crossing the bridge over the river, we will start today’s route by a very steep and rocky path through pine forest that climbs the slope of the ravine, once again we will enjoy the beautiful views and scenery of Las Alpujarras and the snowy peaks. After our picnic in one of the pine forests we will descend towards Los Bérchules. Today we ride for approximately 4’5 hours. Dinner and accommodation tonight in a very comfortable, family-run hotel Hotel El Cercado***.
DAY 6. LOS BÉRCHULES - CÁDIAR. From Los Bérchules, we will descend to Narila, small village where, during the Rebellion de los Moriscos, king Fernando de Valor was crowned. The ride goes on towards Cádiar village and nearby from the hotel Alquería de Morayma** where we should arrive just on time to jump in the swimming pool. Approximately 3 hours ride. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.
DAY 7. CÁDIAR - BUBIÓN. Crossing the river Guadalfeo, we will join the path that will lead us to Lobras, Nieles and Càstaras. We will continue until we reach the impressive Gorge of the Carihuelas de Busquitar where we will descend to cross the Trevélez river, and we will follow the path which leads to Pitres for lunch. After lunch one more hour ride to Bubión. A 6 hours ride. Dinner at a local restaurant and accommodation at the hotel Finca Los Llanos*** in Capileira.
DAY 8. After breakfast, we say goodbye.

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