4-Day Horseback Riding in Cordoba: Exclusive Mountain Route

Four days riding through private fields to a 1,980-meter summit with 360° views over the Punilla Valley

A 4-day horseback riding activity in Cordoba that crosses six private fields on an exclusive route to the foothills of Cerro Uritorco, with nights in mountain shelters and days in the saddle 4 to 5 hours at a time. You ride Creole breeding horses chosen to match your weight and the terrain, guided by local cowboys. No previous riding experience is required, only basic fitness. Small groups, with support van, satellite phone and wifi in the shelters.

The experience

The route starts the afternoon before in Capilla del Monte, where you arrive at cabins at the foot of the hill for a roast dinner and folk music. The next morning you leave along the Toro Trail toward the Los Alazanes levee, crossing the Calabalumba River twelve times through native bushland and mountain range fauna. The second day climbs to the northwest viewpoint of Uritorco at 1,980 meters, where the panorama opens across the Punilla Valley, Totoral and the Salinas Grandes. The third day descends along the valley edges to Ongamira, passing the Quebrada de Luna, Los Terrones and the Grottos of Ongamira (a sacred site of the native peoples) before a short closing ride on the last day.

You sleep in real mountain shelters with beds and hot water every night, no tents. Each evening closes with regional food, a stove and guitar. The horses are Creole breeding stock trained on-site and dressed for the saddle by the operation itself. The cowboys choose each one to fit your size and the terrain ahead. Rides run 4 to 5 hours daily. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included, along with wifi in the shelters, a satellite telephone for emergencies and a support van that travels with the group.

The operation is the only one authorized to travel this road to Cerro Uritorco, crossing six private fields that no other operator reaches. Groups stay small, and guides speak English and Spanish. Children are welcome from age 10.

What’s included

• Accommodation in mountain shelters with bed and hot water.
• breeding and self-dressage Creole horses and mules chosen to match your size and the terrain.
• breakfast, lunch and dinner each day.
• wifi in the shelters.
• a satellite telephone and support van for emergencies and logistics.
• guides and specialized local cowboys.
• panniers, pots and utensils for the ride.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 14:00 and 16:00Last departure this season: 8 Nov

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (18 to 65 years) · Child (10 to 17 years) · Under 10: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Gaucho Argentino

Is this one for you?The 4-day route suits riders who want to reach high altitude and remote valleys without previous experience: the exclusive path to Cerro Uritorco and the small-group format with local cowboys make it possible to climb to 1,980 meters and sleep in real shelters instead of tents, which matters if you want comfort and access to hot water and wifi between days in the saddle.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (10 to 17 years). Children under 10 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Do I need to have ridden a horse before to join this 4-day ride?

No previous riding experience is required. The operation chooses each Creole horse to match your size and the terrain, and the local cowboys guide you through the route. Basic fitness is the only condition.

What is Cerro Uritorco and why does the ride go there?

Cerro Uritorco is a mountain in the Sierras Chicas de Córdoba that reaches 1,980 meters. The ride climbs to the northwest viewpoint on the second day, where you see 360° panoramic views across the Punilla Valley, Totoral and the Salinas Grandes.

Where do you sleep on the 4-day ride?

You sleep in mountain shelters with beds and hot water every night. The shelters have wifi and are stocked with regional food, a stove and guitar for the evenings. No tents.

How many hours a day do you spend in the saddle?

Rides run 4 to 5 hours each day across the four days, with the route crossing native bushland, rivers and private fields on the way to and from Cerro Uritorco.