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What to do · Ordesa Valley

Horse riding in the Broto valley from Sarvisé

Horse rides of 1 or 2 hours and half-day outings with Caballos Casa Blas, in Sarvisé, 3 km from Broto: from €20, all year round.

InformationFrom €20 per person
From
€20 per person
Duration
1 h
Season
All year

What it is

Horse rides through the Broto valley from Sarvisé, a village 3 km from Broto, along the valley’s old bridle paths. They are run by Caballos Casa Blas, a stable based on Calle La Iglesia in Sarvisé. No experience is needed, and the company presents its rides as relaxed outings for the family.

It is a good plan for a rest day between walks in Ordesa, or for an afternoon with children after the Estrecho waterfalls.

What rides there are

According to the Caballos Casa Blas website:

  • 1-hour ride. The option for getting started.
  • 2-hour ride. More time along the valley’s paths.
  • Half day. A longer outing, with lunch included.
  • Weekend or multi-day treks. For example, from Bujaruelo to Gavarnie, in France, or the route you ask for.

They also organise outings for groups, camps and celebrations, and combine the activity with other companies in the valley (archery, snowshoeing, rafting, paragliding, via ferrata or canoeing). On the farm they have farm animals, a vegetable garden and a team penning arena.

Price

The rate published on their website is:

  • 1 hour: €20; under-12s, €15.
  • 2 hours: €40; under-12s, €30.
  • Weekend: price on request.

The price is per horse and rider and includes VAT and compulsory insurance. The website does not say which year these rates are from: confirm them when you book. The half day and the treks are quoted separately.

Season and booking

They are open all year. Outside the season you need to book ahead by phone, on 974 486 041 or 639 685 565. The company states that its guides are qualified, that it holds the required assistance and public liability insurance and that it belongs to the Aragonese Equestrian Federation.

Getting there

Sarvisé is on the N-260, between Broto and Fiscal, 3 km from Broto. The stable is at Calle La Iglesia, 1. If you are driving, the Broto petrol station is on the way.

Age, weight and what to bring

The website does not publish a minimum age or weight limit: if you are going with young children or have any doubts, ask when you book. The website also gives no clothing advice: sensible choices are long trousers, closed shoes and, in summer, a cap and water.

With children or a dog

It is a good activity with children, with a reduced rate for under-12s. The website says nothing about dogs: if you are travelling with yours, ask when you book.

Tips

  • Start with one hour It is the shortest and cheapest outing: it lets you see whether you like it before trying a longer one.
  • Call ahead outside the season Outside the season they only go out with a prior booking by phone.
  • Ask about the half day It includes lunch and is the way to get furthest along the valley’s paths.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a horse ride in Sarvisé cost?

€20 for an hour and €40 for two hours; under-12s pay €15 and €30. The website does not date the rate.

Do you need experience?

No. The stable says it is not needed and that the rides are designed for families.

Are they open in winter?

Yes, all year, but outside the season you have to book ahead by phone.

As a family

Who runs it

Opening hours and prices can change: check them before you go.

Round off the plan

Where to eat, where to stay and what else to do

To eat nearby

The hotel terrace with tables and mountains in the background© Casa Frauca

Restaurante Casa Frauca

Restaurant · Sarvisé · €€€€

What to order: whatever is in season, and when available the suckling kid from the Casa Bergua farm in Viu de Linás

The stone entrance of the restaurant, with flower pots and the menu on the door© Restaurante El Duende

Restaurante El Duende

Restaurant · Torla · €€€€

What to order: the roast suckling ternasco lamb shoulder or the ox chop for two, and the house fritters for dessert

To stay nearby

The hotel facade covered in climbing plants, beside the Ordesa road© Casa FraucaSmall hotel

Hotel Casa Frauca

Sarvisé · 12 rooms · Restaurant · Lounge with a fireplace · Parking

Why we like it: A twelve-room hotel in Sarvisé, ten minutes from Torla, with its own restaurant, a lounge with a fireplace and a garden terrace. Breakfast included, from €80 for a double.

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A motorhome parked on the grass, in the shade of the campsite's trees© Camping OtoCampervan area

Camping Oto Motorhome Area

Oto, next to Broto · Own area with reduced rate · No reservations

Dogs welcome

Why we like it: A budget area inside a large campsite Camping Oto is in Oto, next to Broto, in the Broto valley (Sobrarbe), 10 km from Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park. You get there on the N-260, taking…

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Campsite

Camping Río Ara

Torla · 145 pitches · Shade by the river · May to October

Why we like it: A family campsite at the foot of Torla, in woodland beside the river, with shaded and unshaded pitches and a grocery shop. It is open from 22 May to 16 October and admits dogs on a…

From €29 / pitch View details

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