Ruta autoguiada Panorama

Uniquely innovative, ambitious and challenging!

2.090 € p.p
+ servicios adicionales

Resumen

Descripción resumida

Do it your way – unguided trail ride with map and GPS. Go on your own personal self-guided riding tour by discovering an unknown Catalonia on horseback. On this demanding Panorama Trail, you are your own guide! This is as individual as it can be, as only you decide the pace. Come with your partner or a friend and experience the feeling of capturing the terrific mountains of Catalonia – just you and your horses. Get acquainted with the wonderfully diverse landscape and enjoy great panoramas in absolute tranquility. Luminous mixed forests, volcanos and majestic table mountains determine this fantastic Panorama Trail!

As we want you to fully enjoy self-guided riding tour, we support you with the logistics; carriage of your luggage, delicious food, and cosy lodgings. For your four-legged companions, we organize stables and meadows with appropriate food. All "horse hotels" are very close to your own accommodation.

If you want to discover these fascinating mountains, of course you need to be well-prepared: with very good riding skills and the right materials.

Duración

7 días / 6 noches / 6 días de equitación

4 - 6 hours in the saddle daily

Personas

2 - 6 Personas

Paisaje

Pirineos

Puntos destacados y hechos

Self-guided riding tour
Unguided trail riding - a unique experience!
A passionate time with horses, the country, and its people
Safety based on well-planned logistics
Excellently trained horses
Remote nature with fantastic panoramic views
Charming friendly accommodation

Nivel de equitación

4 herraduras o mas (Experimentado)

Self-Guided Trail — Ruta autoguiada Panorama

Uniquely innovative, ambitious and challenging!

Itinerario

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Day 1: Unguided Panorama Trail – 'Climb into the saddle and ride your dream!'

Imagine you are in Spain. The sun is shining; you saddle your horse and are almost ready to leave.

Your self-guided trail starts in Catalonia. You arrive at the Panorama-Trails horse riding centre on the morning of a self-chosen day. Here you meet your four-legged companion and get all the material and knowhow that you need from us (how to saddle, where to go, feeding the horses etc.). We also give you an introduction to the maps. After a small snack, you are ready to go!

The path leads you through thick forests of stone oaks and pines. Now you're really on your own - what a great feeling! You ride through a varied Mediterranean landscape. Behind you lie the snow-covered mountains - in front of you the Mediterranean glistens through the treetops. Finally, you arrive at an old oil mill. Your charming accommodation for the night is just next door. There is a horse pasture next to the house where your companions can relax. Savour a delicious lunch from your hostess and relax after an exciting first day of riding. Another delicious meal awaits you in the evening.

Day 2: Besalú – A real gem of the Middle Ages

Today you continue at a leisurely pace. Before breakfast, you give your horses a delicious mix of cereals and then have a cup of tea or coffee while studying the trail riding map for today. Now that you are all feeling refreshed from your night's sleep, your comrades are groomed and saddled - and off you go again!

You leave the beautiful natural stone village where you spent the night. You pass through dense forests and wide fields until you reach the river Fluvia. At a looming peak of rock, you discover a cave church with a wonderful view over the river and across the Pyrenees. What a great place to enjoy your saddlebag picnic. Treat yourself and your four-legged companion to a well-deserved break!

Freshly fortified and well rested, you can continue your journey. A track runs magnificently along the Fluvia. At a quick pace, you soon reach Besalú, a real gem of the Middle Ages.

Settled right next to a world-famous natural stone bridge of the 16th century, you find a hotel set in an ancient castle - this is where you stay for the night. If you feel like it, you can take a walk in the afternoon through the narrow alleys of this picturesque village. How about a cup of coffee at the "Plaza" while soaking up the Mediterranean atmosphere of this beautiful place?

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Day 3: Trail riding to the volcanos

A wonderful morning! With the sunrise, you feed your horses. At breakfast, you study the map then saddle the horses and you start your day.

Today a special adventure awaits you: you cross the River Fluvia more than just once! You can hear the water rushing by. Your horse takes the first steps into the water and now you are right in the middle of the river! The water is around you and you can feel the powerful muscles of your horse working against the current. You arrive at the shore safely and relax - you managed the challenge successfully!

At the other side of a wooded crest is where you may like to sit for a picnic and give yourself and the horses a break. At the waterfall of the "volcano stream Ser" you find the perfect spot for this! Here you can also have a swim before you move on into the ancient volcanic landscape. Another medieval pearl of Catalonia rises up in the middle of this fertile stretch of land. You find your cosy hotel right next to the market place.

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Day 4: Garrotxa – From the volcanos to the Table Mountains

On horseback, you wander through the million-year-old volcanic landscape - the Garrotxa. The earth colour now turns from yellow ochre to black. The dark rocks are a contrast to the luminous green of the deciduous forests of this area.

In a typically Catalan village, lunch is waiting to be ordered at a nice little bar. The fountain ripples and the trees shade you from the midday sun. From here, the path winds steeply up to a pass at 1200 metres! You and your companions spend the night in a mountain hotel.

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Day 5: Panorama Trail: Canyons and Table Mountains

Today you ride to an amazing panoramic view! On the Table Mountain, you find yourself on "top of the world"! Powerful rock walls fall down steeply, but your sturdy horses climb higher and higher safely along the cliff. High up in the air you can see the vultures circling, as if warning you to "Be careful...!". In a canyon, you find Rupit, a hidden bandit's village that was built into the rocks. The food in the rural restaurant of the village is delicious!

Your horses take you to the end of the mountains after lunch where your accommodation is perched on the edge of a Table Mountain. Josep is the landlord and a huntsman - he and the innkeeper, Lourdes, will entertain you and provide a terrific wild boar goulash.

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Catalonian Indian summer adventure on horseback

Day 6: Mountain pastures, oak, and beech forests

At breakfast, you can check on the horses in their meadow from the terrace of the hotel. On the "meadow above the clouds" you are warmly welcomed by your horses! In the morning sun, the Table Mountain is shimmering in a reddish colour. In the valley, there is a sparkling lake and at the horizon you can see the mountains of the Montserrat behind seemingly endless wooded hills.

The trail leads you to lovely grasslands. Cows and sheep are grazing peacefully here in this great backdrop of mountain pastures, oak forests, and Table Mountains.

In this ambiance, you happily reach your destination, the special farmhouse of our friends Jodi and Isabell. A glass of red wine, a hotpot with pine nut and plums brings your unforgettable Panorama Trail to an end.

Day 7: Adiós amigos y hasta la vista!

For the last time, you feed your faithful companions and say goodbye to them and your friendly hosts. Now it's time for your homeward journey - with a collection of unforgettable memories that will linger on for a long time!

> Important notice to all customers!

Información & Servicios

Character

For the participation on our self-guided trails we approach a responsible and a fair attitude towards the horse and the nature!

It is important for us to emphasize that the most important on this self-guided trail is not the speed but enjoyable trail riding!

Since you are traveling on your own, you should have appropriate riding experience in the field and experience in the independent handling of horses and their food. Absolute seat strength is a must!

The welfare of the horse and the safety of horse and rider must always come first. Do not overexert your four-legged travel companion and do not bring yourself and the horse in unnecessary danger. Although the riding pace is individually flexible, this must always be adapted to the different terrain and the condition of the horse and rider. The Unguided Panorama Trail includes both, mountainous and flat terrain. At difficult passages, it is necessary to lead the horse. Comfortable walking shoes are necessary for this purpose.

Our surefooted horses help you in varied terrain for necessary security. To master the challenge of this self-guided trail ride, you and your four-legged partner should make a good team. Daily 4-6 hours in the saddle.

Special Offers

Flexible travel dates (on request)

Included services

Riding program as described
6 riding days with 6 nights' accommodation, including breakfast. In double room with shower and WC, including 1 night with shared shower and toilet
Trail horse and its necessary equipment
Mapping and guidance
Telephone Support (in German, English and Spanish)
Accommodation tax
Luggage and horse food transport
Transfers on site

Not included services

Flight or public transport on arrival and departure, taxi
Transfer to/from the start/endpoint of the trail
Lunches and dinners (Saddlebag picnic or restaurant, depending on your choice)
Entrance fees for museums and monuments
Drinks/ food in bars
Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks
Tips for the team and other services

Traslados y catering

Notice

First day: Arrival at 10:00 a.m. at Panorama-Trails;
Introduction / Guidance to the care of horses (about 2 hours). Then, the first ride begins.
Last day: Breakfast (approx. 9:00 a.m.) – Departure with transfer to the next train station (Main Train Station VIC) (plus 50 €).
The tour operator reserves the right to substitute the described accommodation with an alternative.

Accommodation

Double room

Single room supplement + 40,- Euro/night

Arrival

Airport Barcelona (BCN)
Airport Girona (GRO)

We would be happy to organise your personalised arrival/departure from/to Barcelona and from/to Girona to the respective start /end point. If needed we can book a taxi transfer or reserve train tickets for you. Please contact us!

*Arrival is on the first day of riding at 10:00 a.m. Should you wish to arrive the day before, we are happy to help with the arrangements. In this case, please understand that our services and site support begin on the first day of riding!

Traslados y catering

Important notice

Important notice to all customers!

All trail itineraries are general guidelines and in order to offer our customers the best riding holiday experience we make occasional changes.

Depending on the number of concurrent trails, the season, the weather and national holidays, we may make alterations to itineraries at short-notice, which could affect the number of riding hours per day, the route we take to any given destination or the use of alternative accommodation. Trails can also be ridden in both directions. All changes are at our discretion but when changes are made, we endeavour to ensure that our high standards of quality are maintained and reflected in the alternatives we choose.

Presentation, organization, photos and information by Rudi Stolz

Reserva

Disponible los meses

Calendario/Fechas

Available all year round. You can choose your own travel dates (upon request)

2.090 € *

* Precios más servicios no incluidos

Libro de visitas

Ruta autoguiada Panorama
Julio 2025

This trail exceeded our expectations! The horses were wonderful and perfectly matched to us. We were a group of two and had an absolutely beautiful time. The horses remained calm in every situation, were well-trained, and also enjoyed a good canter.

Thanks to the excellent planning and GPS navigation, we always found our way easily. When our path was blocked by fallen trees that couldn’t be cleared, Nikki quickly found us an alternative route over the phone. The support we received was fantastic, and the evening calls always prepared us perfectly for the next day.

The accommodations were well chosen, with friendly hosts and delicious meals – often cooked especially for us. The views from horseback, as well as at the perfectly chosen picnic spots (one even included a swim in the river!), were absolutely breathtaking.

We were also surprised to see how relaxed the horses were, happily standing tied to a tree for two hours while we enjoyed a meal in a village a kilometre away. The choice of the tracks was another highlight – so many small paths that made us wonder how you ever managed to plan such a route!

It was simply an incredibly wonderful experience, and we are already looking forward to the next time. A heartfelt thank you to the entire Panorama Team for this unforgettable adventure!

Gudrun Ascherl