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Hills of Catalonia Discovery
Garrotxa – land of ancient volcanoes

Holiday information
Nights: 7
Riding ability: low intermediate - advanced
Terrain: hills, meadows, woodland, plains
Hotel: rural inn
Meals: 7 breakfasts, 7 dinners, 4 picnics
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This holiday combines well with any of Can Jou’s trail rides. For something different, combine a week of riding with a walking holiday, a cycling holiday, or a few days at a self-catering property. Please contact us to discuss the options.
Riding summary
Ability: low intermediate - advanced (comfortable at all paces, including a controlled gallop, and able to ride in open country but may not ride on a regular basis)
Time in saddle: 3-5hrs per day
Distance covered: approx 150km
Horses: fit, lively and agile Andalucian horses (approx 15hh)
Weight limit: 14st/90kg
Tack: English (saddlebags are provided)
Pace: moderate to fast
Guides: all guides speak excellent English
Minimum number: 2
  About La Garrotxa >La Garrotxa is divided in two by the River Fluvià: to the north are the abrupt chalk landscapes of La Garrotxa Alta, a rugged wilderness; to the south are the wooded hills and lush meadows of La Garrotxa Baja. This variety of scenery is further enhanced by timeless stone villages, richly varied flora and fauna, numerous Romanesque churches – often in the most unexpected of places – and by the region’s 30 or so volcanoes, which constitute one of the Iberian Peninsula’s finest volcanic landscapes. Clad in thick oak and beech woods which are truly glorious in autumn, the volcanoes are, strictly speaking, dormant rather than extinct, even though the last eruption was some 11,500 years ago. In keeping with the rest of Catalonia, La Garrotxa’s traditional cuisine is rich and flavoursome. The excellent local pork and mutton features in many recipes, while other classic dishes include rabbit with meatballs and wild mushrooms, duck with pears, and butifarra sausage stewed with local beans.
  • centre-based riding with two-day mini-trail
  • highly praised by previous customers
  • fun, sociable atmosphere
  • charming accommodation

That we have been offering this, our only centre-based riding holiday, for many years is testimony to how highly praised it is. The riding is fantastic, the horses well cared for and agile, and the climate benign – indeed, you can even ride at Can Jou in November, when the woods provide a wealth of colour.
The reason so many of our customers choose to return to Can Jou time and again is simple: holidays here are great fun. You couldn't wish for a friendlier atmosphere.
     
Alison Dalby, Customer Relations Team
Can Jou is located in the Alta Garrotxa, a wild and unspoiled area of craggy peaks, wooded mountains and flower-filled meadows between the Pyrenees and the Costa Brava. Each day’s ride lasts three to five hours and has been carefully thought out so as to show you the different 'faces' of this corner of Catalonia – meadows, forest and rolling plains – and to give you an introduction to the local culture and history. You will also get to sample many traditional regional dishes and wines over the course of the week. The highlight of the holiday comes towards the end of the week when you enjoy a two-day mini-trail.
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