Walk to Roc de Peyremaux

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This hike includes a beautiful 600 m climb that is a little steep at the beginning. After about 1½ hours, you will arrive at the Aviators' Memorial with a beautiful, sweeping view of the valley. An hour later, you will reach Roc de Peyremaux with a magnificent view of Minervois, the sea, Canigou, Carlit and the mountains around Andorra.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 10.79 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 4h 50 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 603 m
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    Descent: - 603 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 997 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 394 m
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Description of the walk

Park in the village of Lestap, where there are a few parking spaces.

(S/E) Take the steep path opposite, which is marked sporadically in yellow. Continue until you reach the crossroads at the Aviators' Memorial. There is a large cross here, and you can also enjoy a beautiful view of the valley.

(1) Take theGRP® Haute Vallée de Thoré trail opposite, marked in red and yellow, and continue on an easier climb to reach theGR®7crossroads.

(2) Continue left on the track shared bythe GR® andGRP®. A few hundred metres further on, turn left to reach the summit of Roc de Peyremaux.

(3) Return tothe GR® and follow it for a few metres, then turn left and begin the descent, following the trail now marked in yellow. Continue along a series of switchbacks to reach the Cabane de Rouquetol, on the banks of the Ruisseau d'Enbarthe.

(4) Stay on the right bank of this stream to emerge directly below Roc d'Albine, near a pretty waterfall.

(5) Continue along the right bank of the stream and follow the markings to reach the hamlet of Enbarthe. Take the small Enbarthe road on the left to return gently to the Lestap car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 394 m - Lestap car park next to the campsite and lake
  2. 1 : km 1.8 - alt. 846 m - Aviators' Memorial
  3. 2 : km 4.14 - alt. 991 m - GR7 crossroads
  4. 3 : km 4.78 - alt. 997 m - Roc de Peyremaux
  5. 4 : km 7.76 - alt. 745 m - Enbarthe stream
  6. 5 : km 8.82 - alt. 599 m - Waterfall
  7. S/E : km 10.79 - alt. 394 m - Lestap car park next to the campsite and lake

Always be cautious and plan ahead when you're outdoors. Visorando and the author of this route cannot be held responsible for any accidents occurring on this route.

The GR® and PR® markings are the intellectual property of the Fédération Française de Randonnée Pédestre.

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Reviews and comments

4.4 / 5
Based on 9 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.4 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.1 / 5
Route interest
4.7 / 5
bearn34
bearn34

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 10, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very challenging route in a beautiful forest.
The descent along the stream is magical – you have to cut the corners!
A must-do.

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Pat81
Pat81

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 30, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Please note that the first two kilometres leading to the Croix des Aviateurs are very steep and follow a dirt track. After that, the walk is pleasant with beautiful views of the Pyrenees and the Lacaune mountains.

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jamango
jamango

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 31, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Hello, everyone! I usually do this hike in reverse, but the one you suggest avoids the toboggan-style descent after the aviators' memorial! unfortunately for me, on the climb up to hill 558, instead of taking the path on the left, I went straight on towards the "aviators' memorial" sign! With my phone in my pocket, off I went! about 45 minutes more in the forest! Very bucolic, of course, but the ground was covered with a thick layer of leaves (due to the drought), which made it really difficult! I managed to find a path on the left and found the memorial! phew! But the view from the Peyremaux rock was superb! You have to keep an eye on the weather for the rest of the route (thank you, satellites!!!)! A nice hike, a little bit sporty, and it feels good! Thank you, Visorando!

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MontagneXplorer
MontagneXplorer
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Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 03, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A fairly easy hike. The climb at the start is quite tough, but overall it's fine. The rock is magnificent with a 360-degree view.

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Aigle noir
Aigle noir

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 23, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful hike, the climb through the forest is magnificent, the slope is steep up to the aviators' memorial, but once you reach the top, there is a superb view of the valley. We ate at the refuge by the trail, where there are tables and benches. The ridge offers a superb view of the Pyrenees, and at the top of Roc de Peyremaux, there is a 360-degree view. Be careful on the right-hand side of the descent, as it is easy to miss if you are not paying attention. We did this hike in good weather with clear skies. In our opinion, this is a must-do hike.

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sebdu81
sebdu81

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 18, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful hike starting from Albine👍 Numerous waterfalls, magnificent daffodils and a magnificent view from the summit of Roc de Peyremaux.

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Martine Viste
Martine Viste

Thank you for sharing this information. I used this route to reach Roc de Peyremaux by car to get to the GRP trail in the Upper Thoré Valley.

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Martine Viste
Martine Viste

Hello,
Thank you for sharing your journey.
Kind regards
Martine

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toutmarche
toutmarche

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 10, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

As mentioned above, this is a fairly short route (11 km), but the first climb is quite strenuous, and you also need to be careful on the descent. But what a reward, with the view from the aviators' cross and the rock itself!
A beautiful hike.

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Lou Gary 31
Lou Gary 31

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 15, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

We couldn't have a picnic at the summit because of the gale-force winds, but what a view!
A real reward after a tough climb, I can confirm!
A hike I highly recommend.

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petitbob
petitbob
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 16, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Good evening, everyone.
This is a superb, quite challenging hike. A good climb up to the Aviators' Memorial. A magnificent, moss-covered path illuminated by the sun's rays.At point 3, at Roc de Peyremaux, for greater comfort we took the forest road via the wind turbines, Roc d'Albine, Les Reilhs and then Enbarthe. Longer but more comfortable. Great. Thanks Visorando. petitbob.

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