# Horse ride beside the Sella from Arriondas

What to do en Asturias · Asturias

Fuente: https://www.geocalia.com/en/spain/asturias/things-to-do/horse-riding-arriondas · Revisado: 2026-11-13

- Desde: 25 € per person
- Duración: 1 h
- Para quién: From 1.30 m in height

A guided horse ride through meadows and along the Sella riverbank from Arriondas, no previous experience needed. 1 h for €25 or 2 h with a stop at a cider house for €40.

What it involves
It is a guided horse ride around Arriondas, in eastern Asturias: meadows, woodland, hills and the banks of the Sella, with the mountains and, on clear days, the Picos de Europa in the background. There are two formats, one hour and two; on the two-hour ride there is a short stop at a cider house halfway. You don’t need to know how to ride: the horses are calm, used to inexperienced riders, and a guide stays with the group the whole time.
You go at a walk, in single file, with no galloping. It is an activity for seeing the landscape from a different height, not a riding lesson.
Who runs it
The rides leave from the Cangas Aventura estate, on the banks of the Sella in Arriondas, the same company that hires out canoes for the Sella descent and runs buggy tours. The estate has free parking, changing rooms and a picnic area.
Price and times

1-hour ride: €25 per person. Departures at 16:00, 17:00, 18:00 and 19:00.
2-hour ride, with a stop at a cider house: €40 per person. Departures at 10:00 and 12:00.

The company does not publish a seasonal calendar. In summer the slots fill up; outside it, confirm that there is a departure on the day you want.
Requirements and age

Minimum height: 1.30 m. This is the condition the company sets, rather than age.
Minors: those over 16 who are not yet 18 need an authorisation signed by a parent or guardian, which can be downloaded from the activity’s own page.
Equipment: they provide a safety English saddle. A helmet is optional for adults and compulsory for children. If it rains, they lend you a waterproof cape.

There are no experience requirements. If you have any fear or back problem, tell the guide before mounting: they will assign you the calmest horse.
When to go
Spring and early autumn are the most pleasant times: the meadows are green and there are fewer people than in high summer. In July and August the afternoon ride avoids the hottest hours, although in Asturias it rarely gets oppressive. In the rain the activity usually goes ahead, but the ground gets muddy.
Getting there
Arriondas is next to the A-64 and the N-634, about 65 km from Oviedo and a quarter of an hour from Cangas de Onís. The company publishes a map of how to reach the estate on its website; open it before setting off, because the base is not in the centre of the village. Arrive ten minutes early to sign and adjust your helmet.
How to book
On the Cangas Aventura booking page, by phone or by WhatsApp. Say how many of you there are and the children’s height. If you are a large group, book several days ahead.
What to bring
Long trousers, which prevent chafing on the legs, and closed, comfortable shoes; sandals won’t do. A light jacket for the return and water. Leave what you don’t want to lose in the car: there is nowhere to keep anything on the horse.
With children
It works very well with children who are already over 1.30 m; measure them before booking. The one-hour ride is the most comfortable for them; two hours on horseback feels long for a child, although the stop at the cider house helps.
Where to sleep nearby
Towards Cangas de Onís you have the Camping Picos de Europa and the El Lleráu motorhome area.

Lo organiza: Cangas Aventura, desde 25 € per person (https://www.cangasaventura.com/actividades/rutas-a-caballo-en-asturias/)

## Cómo llegar y contacto

- Coordenadas: 43.389, -5.186

## Cerca de aquí

- [Sella Canoe Descent from Arriondas to Llovio](https://www.geocalia.com/en/spain/asturias/things-to-do/sella-canoe-descent), a 81 m
- [4x4 buggy ride through the hills of Cangas de Onís](https://www.geocalia.com/en/spain/asturias/things-to-do/buggy-tours-cangas-de-onis), a 6.3 km
- [El Lleráu Motorhome Area](https://www.geocalia.com/en/spain/asturias/where-to-stay/el-llerau-motorhome-area), a 6.4 km
- [Surf lessons at La Isla beach, Colunga](https://www.geocalia.com/en/spain/asturias/things-to-do/surf-lessons-la-isla-colunga), a 10.6 km
- [Roberto Frassinelli Youth Hostel](https://www.geocalia.com/en/spain/asturias/where-to-stay/roberto-frassinelli-youth-hostel), a 13.0 km
- [Boat trip along the Acantilados del Infierno from Ribadesella](https://www.geocalia.com/en/spain/asturias/things-to-do/infierno-cliffs-boat-trip-ribadesella), a 20.2 km
- [Camping Picos de Europa](https://www.geocalia.com/en/spain/asturias/where-to-stay/picos-de-europa-campsite), a 20.2 km
- [Walking the Lakes of Covadonga](https://www.geocalia.com/en/spain/asturias/things-to-do/covadonga-lakes-walk), a 20.8 km

## Consejos

### Choose the afternoon ride if you are with children
One hour is just right for them to enjoy it without getting tired.

### Wear long trousers
The company recommends it: chafing from the saddle and the vegetation is uncomfortable in shorts.

### Combine it with the Sella
The same estate is the base for the canoes: you can go down the river in the morning and ride in the afternoon.

## Preguntas frecuentes

### Do you need to know how to ride?
No. The horses are used to inexperienced riders and a guide accompanies the group.

### From what age can children go?
What counts is height: 1.30 m minimum. A helmet is compulsory for them.

### How much does it cost?
€25 for the one-hour ride and €40 for the two-hour one, which includes a stop at a cider house.

Destino: [Asturias](https://www.geocalia.com/en/spain/asturias.md)