Cross Country Ride

A man on a horse is spiritually, as well as physically, bigger than a man on foot.”
— John Steinbeck

Step into the saddle and follow the trails once used by the Mikes family stud in the 19th century. This half-day ride takes you into the high pastures and ridgelines of the Carpathians, where horses were once bred for strength, endurance, and agility.

You will ride a descendant of Count Ármin Mikes’s historic bloodline, carefully revived in recent years. The route leads you to the crest at 1100 metres, then southeast into the wilderness toward Utválasz — a quiet clearing where you will enjoy a picnic of local cheese and ham.

On the return, pass through the Aratás Plateau and along the Hanging Terrace of the estate, with sweeping views over the entire basin.

Itinerary

Estate – Utválasz – Aratás Plateau – Estate
Duration: ~4 hours
Group size: max. 2 riders
Weight limit: 85 kg
Difficulty: Advanced (confident handling required)
Meal: Picnic basket included
Recommended gear: Long trousers, raincoat, boots
Protective equipment provided by the Stud Farm

Price

• 500 lei / person
• Group rate (from 3 riders): –20% discount