Circular snowshoe loop above Formiguères

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A simple and enjoyable circular snowshoe loop above the village of Formiguères. There was a lot of snow when we did it. The ridge offers magnificent views of the surrounding mountains.

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  • Snowshoeing
    Activity: Snowshoeing
  • ↔
    Distance: 3.03 mi
  • ◔
    Duration according to the author: 2.5 hrs 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 453 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 453 ft
  • ▲
    Highest point: 5,446 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 4,993 ft
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Description of the walk

Departure from the car park of the Las Coulouminas residence.

(S/E) Cross the village via Camí de Fontrabiosa. Pass a fountain and reach a Y-junction.

(1) Take the path that climbs to the left and runs below the farm. You will reach another Y-junction.

(2) Take the path that climbs to the left and continue straight ahead through the forest until you reach the top, where there is a four-way junction.

(3) Take the path on the left, which winds up the ridge. Continue along this ridge path until you reach a small pass: El Collet.

(4) Continue along the forest road that descends to the left until you reach the antenna.

(5) At the antenna, turn left and descend to the village. Arrive at Camí de Couillet.

(6) Turn left and return to the starting point (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 4,993 ft
  2. 1 : mi 0.2 - alt. 5,007 ft - Fork in the road
  3. 2 : mi 0.58 - alt. 5,095 ft - Y-junction
  4. 3 : mi 1.06 - alt. 5,233 ft - Agorès de Galba
  5. 4 : mi 2.07 - alt. 5,381 ft - El Small Pass
  6. 5 : mi 2.53 - alt. 5,190 ft - Antenna
  7. 6 : mi 2.83 - alt. 5,072 ft - Camí del Couillet
  8. S/E : mi 3.03 - alt. 4,993 ft

Reviews and comments

4.3 / 5
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Reliability of the description
4 / 5
Ease of following the route
4 / 5
Route interest
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Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 02, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Start of hike on snow-free trail, then with a few patches of snow and finally lots of snow at higher altitudes.
Don't forget your snowshoes as the snow is very thick at higher altitudes.
A very pleasant hike with beautiful panoramic views at the summit.

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