BUBIÓN – TREVÉLEZ. Drive to the riding centre in Bubión (2 Km away from Capileira). Introduction of the horses. We will start by climbing up along a bridle path to Haza del Cerezo, with views of the villages of the Poquiera valley where we can enjoy a magnificent panoramic vista of the Sierra Contraviesa and Lújar opposite us. We will go up through a pine wood to Hoya del Portillo for a picnic. After a brief rest we will continue along a track where there will be a chance for a gallop till we leave the wood. We will then take the Sulayr path to cross the Morazo and the Jabalí ravines. After a brief ascent, we reach the top of the Jabalí mountain, with stunning views of the Trevélez, and Guadalfeo valleys, and the Mediterranean See. On clear days you can also see the African coast. We will now go down into the Bina ravin and the village of Trevélez., famous for its hams. There will be the opportunity to visit some of the ham drying houses. Trevélez is considered the highest village in Spain at an altitude of 1,700m. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel La Fragua **. A five hour ride.

CAPILERILLA - BUBIÓN A morning ride across the La Sangre ravine back to Bubión, where we arrive for lunch. Three hours on horseback. Free afternoon for sightseeing. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel Finca Los Llanos*** in Capileira.

CAPILEIRA. Welcoming and introduction of the guide. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel Finca Los Llanos***.

LOS BÉRCHULES - CÁDIAR. From Los Bérchules, we will descend to Narila, small village where, during the Rebellion of 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 for lunch. Approximately three hours riding. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.

TORVIZCÓN - CAPILERILLA. Descent to this hidden-away old village, which retains a certain Moorish atmosphere. After crossing the river we start climbing to Almegíjar by a bridle path. After a short rest we will ride among olive trees to the top of Cerro Corona in the Sierra Mecina. We will descend the spectacular gorge of Las Carihuelas, rising over the Trevélez river. On the other side is Mecina-Fondales, where we will have lunch. Ride up to Pitres and Capilerilla. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel Maravedí**. A five hour ride.

BUBIÓN - EL HORNILLO - BUBIÓN. Drive to the riding centre in Bubión (2 Km away from Capileira). Introduction of the horses. 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 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 and accommodation at the hotel Finca Los Llanos*** in Capileira.

After breakfast, we say goodbye.

CAPILEIRA. Welcoming and introduction of the guide. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel Finca Los Llanos***.

BUBIÓN - TREVÉLEZ. Drive to the riding centre in Bubión (2 Km away from Capileira). Introduction of the horses. Always along bridle paths, we descend to the village of Pórtugos, where we will take the track that later on will lead us to Trevélez. We will ride through an oak forest on paths that cut this track. Descend to Trevélez by a bridle path. This village, famous for its hams, is considered the highest one in Spain (1,700m). There will be the opportunity to visit some of the ham drying houses. A four and a half hour ride. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel La Fragua **.

TREVÉLEZ - CÁDIAR. After crossing the bridge over the Trevélez river, we will start this route by a bridle path that climbs the left slope of the ravine, leaving behind the village from which it takes its name. Once again we will enjoy the beauty of the sierras Contraviesa, Lújar and Gádor, this one already in the province of Almería. Descent along a more gentle path to Juviles, where we will have lunch. Descend to Tímar along a narrow path through the gorge. Then we will take the bridle path to the beautiful hotel Alquería de Morayma (**), close to Cádiar. We have descended over 1,000 m in 5 hours. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.

CÁDIAR - LAROLES. Riding first over the hills with stunning panoramic views of Sierra Nevada and the sierras of Contraviesa and Gádor, then we will ride along the dry riverbed to arrive to Ugíjar for a picnic. In the afternoon we will ride up to the beautiful villages of Mairena and Júbar, and from here to Laroles. A six hour ride. Dinner and accommodation at the Refugio de Nevada***.

LAROLES - BENECID. Descent to Picena then crossing the Bayarcal river, where we enter the Almería province. Picnic at Guarros. Leaving for Benecid passing by Laujar de Andarax, important wine-growing area. A five hour ride. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel La Marmita de Ahlam***.

BENECID – ALCORA. Across Sierra Gádor, riding on a track enjoying the open view of Sierra Nevada, in the other side of the Andarax river, we arrive at Cortijo Cacín for a picnic. After a short rest, we ride to the old “Venta de Alcora” and then to the Caseta de Cristal beneath the pine trees. A four and a half hour ride. Dinner outside and accommodation in rural houses.

ALCORA – ALBOLODUY - GRANADA. A four hour ride to the desert. Descend to the Andarax river and to Rágol. Riding to the mountain of Montenegro through the Rambla (dry river bed) of Guadix, with many opportunities for canters and where we start to discover the first desert landscape. Descend to the colourful dry riverbed of Alboloduy through a labyrinth of canyons similar to those seen in numerous spaghetti-western films. At the end of the Rambla de Los Yesos, we will find a place called El Salto del caballo, 2 Km away from Alboloduy, at the edge of the Sierra Nevada Natural Park. After saying goodbye to the horses, the riders are taken to Fort Bravo, to have a beer at the saloon. After a half hour ride through the Texan frontier town, riders are taken to Granada at 2 hours drive from the desert. Dinner in a typical restaurant and accommodation in hotel Maciá Plaza**.

GRANADA. Farewell after breakfast.

LUGROS. Welcoming and introduction of the guide. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel
Patio de Lugros ***

LUGROS – BOSQUE ENCANTADO – LUGROS. Introduction of the horses. Today we will ride towards the western side of the Natural Park of Sierra Nevada and through the Enchanted Forest. Unique European area with Atlantic vegetation in a Mediterranean zone at an altitude of approximately 2.000m with maples and wild cherries as well as meadows where fighting bulls are raised. Picnic in the forest. Back to Lugros by a different route through the ravine of Camarate. Dinner and accommodation in the Hotel Patio de Lugros ***. Four hours in the saddle.

LUGROS – PICO DEL CAMARATE – JEREZ DEL MARQUESADO
Today we will climb towards the western side of the Sierra Nevada. We will ride through a variety of terrain, from semi-arid planes to luxurious valleys, and will finally arrive at the Cogollos lake which collects all the melted ice water from the Sierra Nevada. Here we will stop for our picnic lunch before heading on along the ancient paths of the Santa Constanza copper mine. We will finally arrive at the Moorish village of Jerez del Marquesado. Dinner and accommodation at the Hotel Picón de Jerez***. Five hours in the saddle.

JEREZ DEL MARQUESADO – POSTERO ALTO. After breakfast, we will start our unforgettable ascent of the “Picon” mountain. We will eventually reach altitudes of over 2000 meters. The grassy slopes of the mountain are home to some of the famous Spanish bulls that are left here to graze in the temperate climate. A picnic lunch will be provided. Dinner and accommodation at the high mountain Postero Alto Refuge (1.800m). Three and a half hours in the saddle.

PUERTO DE JEREZ – TREVÉLEZ . We will leave our mountain accommodation in the direction of Peñón del Puerto. This route will offer spectacular panoramic views over the Marquesado and its small villages. After a picnic lunch, we will ride on towards el Horcajo, from where we will descend to la Isla and join the Trevélez river. We will then follow the river, crossing the mouth of the river Culo de Perro, until we arrive at the village of Trevélez, a mountain village famous for its hams, and at over 1700 meters, the highest village in Spain. Dinner and accommodation at the Hotel La Fragua** Five and a half hours in the saddle

TREVÉLEZ – TREVÉLEZ. We will climb up bridle paths, twisting our way towards the snowy heights of the Sierra Nevada, crossing streams that carry the melted glacial waters down to the valleys below. We will stop for lunch at Siete Lagunas (3200m), below Mulhacén, the highest summit of the Iberian peninsula. After a short ride down, we will return towards Trevélez, riding through a wide variety of terrain. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel La Fragua**. Five and a half hours in the saddle.

TREVÉLEZ - BUBIÓN
We will start this day by riding further down the bridlepaths, finally meeting the dirt track below which will lead us to our final destination, el Barranco del Poqueira. We will arrive in Bubión where we will eat. Today we will have the opportunity for long canters in the mountainside. Three and a half hours in the saddle. Afternoon free to visit the local village. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel Finca los Llanos*** in Capileira (2 Km away from Bubión).

Departure after breakfast.