Above Molitg-les-Bains

A quick detour to view the village from above and admire the irrigation system along the canal. Much of the walk is in the shade.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 2.65 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 0h 50 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 36 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 36 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 639 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 591 m

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Description of the walk

Park in the village car park opposite the local bistro.

(S/E) Leaving the car park, turn right then keep to the right to follow the street that passes in front of the restaurant "Au bon temps". At the end, turn left into Carrer Major and reach the church square: view of Canigou.

(1) Turn right onto Carrer d'Amunt and follow it until it becomes a path that climbs uphill.

(2) At the yellow sign, follow the direction of Mosset. Walk along the irrigation canal to Mas d'el Menat. Be careful, there are some narrow passages: if you slip, you will quickly find yourself in the canal.

(3) When you reach Mas d'el Menat, turn left to descend to Molitg via the stony path, which becomes tarmac a little further on. Head for the small cemetery.

Turn left onto Carrer d'Avall, then right to reach the first crossroads of the walk. Keep left to return to the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 604 m - Village car park
  2. 1 : km 0.23 - alt. 606 m - Carrer d'Amunt
  3. 2 : km 0.49 - alt. 633 m - Signpost to Mosset - Canal d'irrigation de Molitg
  4. 3 : km 1.55 - alt. 633 m - El Menat
  5. S/E : km 2.65 - alt. 604 m - Village car park

Reviews and comments

4.2 / 5
Based on 6 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.4 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.5 / 5
Route interest
3.7 / 5
Andremus
Andremus
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Overall rating : 3 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 17, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

Signage is average
Absent in some places

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jacouille09
jacouille09

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 23, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Nice little walk

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verclytte-p
verclytte-p

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 26, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

very easy and shaded

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jeannot32
jeannot32

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 07, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A superb family hike, informative for discovering irrigation networks, especially when you are lucky enough to meet the creator of the route... quite by chance...
Jean.

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Brigitte Mortier
Brigitte Mortier

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 03, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

This hike is ideal for older people. I went with my 81-year-old mother. The walk is very easy and the view of Canigou is magnificent. For other hiking enthusiasts, it may lack in terms of views. However, it is still recommended.

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marilila
marilila

Overall rating : 4.5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 13, 2020
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

We did this route using only the Visorando map, as the description had been left out. We did it in reverse and met about ten other hikers. It was interesting, with beautiful views of Canigou. The path was very narrow along the irrigation canal but not difficult or dangerous. Perfect for getting back into shape during convalescence.

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