Where is it?
The masia (traditional catalan farm house) where you will stay is the logistics center for all the routes in the beautiful Empordà region. It is located near a tiny village with 17 inhabitants. The house is restored with the utmost respect for the environment, designed for stays in harmony with nature. You can see the horses them from the terraces and the garden as they graze peacefully in the wide meadows. The rural guesthouse, immersed in a landscape of forests and meadows, has a swimmingpool and a beautiful garden to relax, but you can also simply enjoy the silence and the landscape in the company of our friends the horses.
It is really a very special place for riders!
Star shaped route
Discover the Costa Brava
5 nights / 4 days riding
Price € 1350,- From 28 July until 25 August €1495,-
Dates 2025: Jan. 7-12; Feb. 3-8, 16-21; Mar. 3-8, 24-29; Apr. 13-18, 21-26; Apr. 28-May 3; Jun. 9-14, 16-21, 23-28; Jul. 21-26; Jul. 27-Aug. 1; Aug. 3-8, 10-15, 17-22, 24-29.
The Discovery Costa Brava is a star shaped route with accommodation always at the same place, which means not having to change hotels every day. The
level, usually more permissive, may not be as demanding as on a route, although it is not a less beautiful and interesting route. The route runs through the magnificent Empordá, with an incredible variety and quantity of landscapes, meadows and forests of oaks, beech and holm oaks, that bring you closer to the especially blue sky, which it seems you can touch with your hand.
Trekking
- Mountain to sea €2035,-
- Beach and meadows €1890,-
- Catalonia Medieval €1280,-
- Catalonia Extreme €1510,-
- Pyrenees trail €2055,-
- Cattle Drive €2150,-
- New Year Trail €2370,-
Mountain and Sea
The classic trail that should be in every rider’s CV
7 nights / 6 days riding
Price € 2035,-
Dates 2025: Mar. 2-9, 23-30; Apr. 6-13, 20-27; May 4-11, 18-25; Sep. 28-Oct. 5; Oct. 19-26; Nov. 2-9.
Riding through old villages, passing Romanesque churches. From the foothills of the Pyrenees to the undulating plains of the Empordà region, fringed by the long curve of the Bay of Roses… eight kilometres of beach! You will experience the canter of our life along the white-water of the waves. As every hour passes, so does another beautiful village, castle, and church, including Castelló d’Empúries- a lively town with a majestic cathedral. Ride amidst the beautiful natural surroundings of the Alt Empordà. Discover small medieval villages such as Besalú, Crespià and Bàscara. Cross hills and fields of wheat, poppies and sunflowers. Discover forests full of wild herbs. Canter in coastal meadows and walk along small winding creeks. The Alt Empordà is full of culture, history and natural diversity.
Beaches and Meadows
Fantastic ride discovering the Catalan Coastline, for beach lovers
6 nights / 5 days riding
Price € 1890,-
Dates 2025: Feb. 16-22; Mar. 9-15; Apr. 30-May 5; May 11-17; Sep. 21-27; Oct. 12-18; Oct. 29-Nov. 2.
This is a trail along the Catalan Coastline, riding through the fantastic landscape of Empordà and Costa Brava. The Beach and Meadows trail will allow you to discover the Costa Brava. It is a beautiful stretch of coast and this area has a rich medieval history, beautiful scenery and a great artistic heritage. It has been voted one of the “Best Destinations of the World 2012” by the National Geographic Traveller Magazine, and deservedly so. You will also discover a nature reserve, the Parc Natural dels Aiguamolls de l’Empordà. This park has been designated as both a Ramsar site and an important area for birds. The park is built on marshy land and shelters predominantly aquatic birds. More than 300 different species have been sighted here. You will also ride through the magnificent river mouth “La Gola”, now a protected natural area, which will give you a view of the coastal vegetation and of the fauna along the Costa Brava. Beaches, sand, natural dunes, beautiful villages, castles and churches. Discover small medieval sites such as Peretallada and Torroella de Montgrí, and ride along two sandy beaches. Experience the most exciting gallop on the fringe of the sea. Beach and Meadows trail offers the perfect formula for a series of unique and unforgettable days on horseback.
Catalonia medieval
A taste of the exquisite: two beaches in only 3 days!
Price € 1280,-
Dates 2025: Feb. 9-13, 23-27; Mar. 12-16; Apr. 2-6; May 14-18, 25-29; Jun. 24-28; Sep. 24-28; Oct. 15-19; Oct. 29-Nov. 2.
4 nights / 3 days riding
We invite you to disconnect for three full days of horse riding in nature and exploring Catalonia’s changing landscapes and its medieval towns, and historical castles and churches. A weekend holiday of horse riding, relaxation and tourism combined. The farmhouse is located in the heart of the Costa Brava, 20 km away from the beach, and offers a hidden spot amidst nature.
Catalonia Extreme
For athletic and highly experienced riders
5 nights / 4 days riding
Price € 1510,-
Dates 2025: Feb. 10-15; Feb. 24-Mar. 1; Mar. 17-22; Apr. 7-12; May 5-10, 19-24; Sep. 29-Oct. 3: Oct. 20-25; Nov. 10-15, 23-28.
From Wednesday night to Sunday afternoon. A long horse riding weekend through inner Costa Brava. Four complete days of riding and nature. For riders who want more than just tourism but not yet at competition level, we present this trail of 5-7 hours riding per day and an increased pace, and up to 50 km in one day adding up to a total of 170 km in 4 days. We ride along paths, plains and beaches of the Alt Empordà region, with prolonged canters, combined with nights in Besalú and Sant Pere Pescador, where we can enjoy some nightlife. Another novelty is that this trail takes place from Thursday to Sunday.
Pyrenees Trail
Adventurous good riders who love mountain and forest
7 nights / 6 days riding
Price € 2055,-
Dates 2025: Apr. 27-May 4; Jun.15-22; Jul. 20-27; Sep. 1-8, 14-21; Oct. 5-12.
You will climb over an altitude of 2000 m into the Massif of Bassegoda. Forget everything you think you know about mountain riding. The Smugglers trail “special edition” lengthens the days in high mountains. Discover one of the loveliest regions of Catalonia, a trip in the Romanic Catalan culture. This is the heartland of the region where the four red and yellow lines flag flies proudly on this breathtaking trail. You can taste different delicious Catalan dishes and you will discover three distinct landscapes: the fertile prairies near the river Fluvià, the mighty peaks of the Pyrenees and the warm wooded hills of the Garrotxa. This trail is an interesting mixture for riders that know how to measure their horse and at times leading them on foot.
Cattle Drive
Join the adventure
7 nights / 6 days riding
Price € 2150,-
Date 2025: May 31-June 7.
Welcome to the cattle drive trail! The invitation on our front page says: “join the adventure”, and never better said! Get ready to live a few intense days filled with nature, teamwork and interacting with our horses, dogs and, of course, cows! We will help them on their journey to summer pastures, where they can enjoy an ideal environment and good weather conditions that make for their so-called “eternal spring.”
This trek is not without the difficulties that one might encounter on any cow-herding journey. Therefore, everyone must be prepared to collaborate and to work as a team. This is not just a simple tourist trek through the mountains. We have a goal: to get the herd to their destination totally intact that will require problem-solving and everybody’s best effort.
Some of the difficulties may be crossing roads with traffic, dense woodlands, small rivers and unpredictable weather. We will encounter valleys, high mountains, and paths so small that you may think you cannot go along them. The hotels and camping locations on route are all scenic and offer friendly teams of staff to satisfy your every demand. You will enjoy places to rest, take in the view and have a breath of fresh air, all while attending to animals- a brand new experience every day!
NEW YEAR TRAIL
One of the most memorable ways to end the year
7 nights / 6 days riding
Price € 2370,-
Date 2025: December 27-January 3
Vilafreser – Sant Martí d’Empúries – Vilafreser – Besalú – Vilafreser
From 28th December to 4th January, enjoy six days in the saddle with a delicious dinner and party on the night of the 31st at the Masia.
General Information
Group minimum to confirm departure:
- four riders for all the trails
- two riders for Discover the Costa Brava
Group maximum eleven riders & sixteen riders for the Cattle Drive
Non rider 30% off (half board basis)
SUPPLEMENTS
Single Room €40 / night
Touristic Tax €1 / night
Mini group (two or three riders)
- Weekly trails €350/pers
- Short trails €250/pers
- No mini group for Pyrenees Trail & Cattle Drive trails
Extras (to be paid directly – please consult availability)
Extra day riding (picnic included) €150
Extra night at Masia Can Grau (sharing – half boarding) €120
Extra meal €30
TRANFERS
Airport group transfer (per person / two ways included)
Barcelona airport €130
(Pick up at 18h00 at Terminal 2B – Drop off at 12h00)
Girona airport €70 (Smuggler’s trail & Cattle Drive €130)
(Pick up at 19h30 – Drop off at 10h00/10h30)