Pyrenees Summit Climb

Overview

Trail Route

Day 1: Arrival in the Pyrenees

After the transfer from Barcelona airport, we spend the first night on a former farm in the valley of a Pyrenean village. We meet our fellow riders in the middle of this beautiful mountain paradise. What a place to start the trail ride through the Pyrenees! We get to know our guide over a delicious dinner in a cosy atmosphere.

Day 2: “Little Mongolia”

In the morning, after a briefing, we saddle up our four-legged companions. On horseback, we cross an old mining village and ride through dense boxwood forests.

During the day, some spectacular ascents over endless high alpine pastures await us! We pass herds of cattle and mountain horses that eyeball us curiously at the sound of their bells. Above us, vultures and eagles circle, their huge wingspan is incredible!

Once at the top, we are offered a magnificent panoramic view in all four directions: to the North, the high three-thousand-metre peaks rise, to the West we look at the towering stone mountains of the pre-Pyrenees, to the East the view reaches as far as the Mediterranean coast and to the South, we discover the extraordinary mountain range of Montserrat.

Satisfied by this magnificent landscape, which reminds us of Mongolia, we descend into the valley. The forests and the moss-covered ground swallow the clatter of our horses' hooves. In the evening we reach our domicile for today, a charming mountain hotel.

Day 3: Chamois in the Mongrony Massif

On the way again, we emerge from the shadows of the forest into the wide-open spaces of the mountain meadows. We observe the silhouettes of chamois on the horizon, jumping over the rocks with breath-taking speed.

Today we have plenty of opportunities for trotting and cantering uphill until we finally reach the mountain ridge in a stunning final spurt. What a magnificent view we are presented with here!

Tonight, we sleep in a nicely managed hikers' hut. The sunset over the surrounding rocky mountains is a unique natural spectacle. After a tasty dinner made by our hosts, we stretch out comfortably in the sleeping room.

Day 4: Sierra Cadi - wide plateau of Cerdanya

With the sunrise we leave our night camp. In the morning atmosphere we ride through the overwhelming nature park Moixeró. We arrive at a mountain hut and revitalise ourselves with a snack and a cold drink.

As we descend, we catch a glimpse of the impressive Cerdanya plateau before cantering to our picnic spot with views of the Sierra de Cadí.

Tonight, we are accommodated "luxuriously". In a nice natural stone village, cosy rooms with a hot shower await us. In the lovely bar within our country house, we are treated to a savoury dinner.

Day 5: Land of the Cathars

We ride briskly through the lush plains of the Cerdanya. The numerous meadows and grain fields offer the opportunity for trotting and cantering. While crossing the river Ter, our horses fight against the water current.

We are entering the land of the Cathars. In an enchanting Pyrenean valley, we set up our camp. The turquoise pools of the torrent invite us to bathe and relax in nature.

High up on a rock, the ruins of a Cathar castle remind us of days gone by. Our horses peacefully savour the nourishing, lush green high mountain grass. In this ambience we come to rest and gaze at a twinkling starry sky before falling asleep.

Day 6: Hiking in Andorra

Today, we set off on a challenging climb to Andorra. It is an exciting day as we have everything we need for the next two days in our luggage! We are amply rewarded for the effort of the ascent: the view over the high mountain landscape is unique.

Here we are: at an altitude of 2500 m and we have ridden across 2 countries! Our horses graze in a pretty meadow by the river while we dangle our feet in the stream and enjoy the soothing, refreshing water!

In the evening, we reach a beautiful spot in the middle of the high Pyrenees, where we set up our camp. We prepare a rich dinner from our pack bags and come to rest, while the bells of the alpine cows spread their calming sound around us.

Day 7: The High Pyrenees of Andorra

On the way across beautiful mountain meadows and through river valleys, we keep a lookout for marmots.

After some challenging climbs we cross the pass and reach the highest point of our journey: We are at an altitude of 2600 m! From here we have a spectacular view of the Serra de Cadí and the highest mountain in Catalonia, the Pica d'Estats. We carefully make our way down through this enchanting landscape to a shining mountain lake. We have reached our destination! We are back in Catalonia.

In a nearby guesthouse, we enjoy a well-deserved hot shower and a farewell dinner together, during which we review our adventure. What a wonderful time we had!

Day 8: Hasta la vista Pyrenees!

After breakfast, farewell and transfer to Barcelona.

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