Circular route around Sauto

Date of your route : Jan 01, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Magnificent views of Conflent, Cerdagne and Capcir

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Date of your route : Nov 27, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Hello, as indicated on a notice between 3 and 4, when you arrive before the small forest, take a small steep descent on the left that takes you across the river. The path has been modified, so follow the small wooden stakes and you will rejoin the path. Enjoy your hike, everyone!

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Date of your route : Nov 04, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A very pleasant walk with beautiful views of the meadows and mountains, passing through three small villages ablaze with autumn colours under the October sun.

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Dear moderator
Thank you for your comment, which will certainly be useful for future hikers.
As for me, at 76 years old, I am not proficient with technological tools, I do not have a smartphone, iPhone, etc. I manage quite well with maps and descriptions; I prepare for hikes by reading forums beforehand, and I have learned to recognise landmarks on maps (contour lines, EDF lines, etc.).
That day, I decided not to analyse the terrain because I didn't want to find myself in the fog that was rising from below and therefore from Fletges. Caution is a priority. On the way back, as "Les Sentiers d'Emilie" offers the same route, I read "the trail starts on the side of the valley" and then I understood (based on the map, the dotted lines and the contour lines) where it should "start" - Best regards, thank you again for reading and thank you to the website - Linoulun

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Hello,

But then I was very unsure - The ground was covered in snow, I couldn't see a path on the right - Thick fog was rising

For your information, Visorando offers a GPS application.
This tool, provided free of charge by Visorando, helps to clear up any doubts about orientation.

See you soon!

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Date of your route : Mar 07, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

Winter hike outside of holiday season, meaning the route was very quiet, especially in grey and damp weather. For me, the main attraction was the walking itself, although I did enjoy the unobstructed views of the landscape (in the first part).
Nothing to report from Sauto until the junction with a "small road". You have to follow this road straight ahead for a short while before reaching the Pla de l'Ours road at the reservoir. This is what you can see on the map; I was looking for the reservoir straight away, without seeing it!
At La LLagonne, I misjudged the "hook" after crossing the road; unless you want to go into the village to see the church, for example, you can walk on the pavement opposite to find the second protected crossing a little further on and cross again. Nevertheless, I understand that you might be wary of the traffic here.
Finally, as often pointed out, there is some confusion at elevation 1578; you can clearly see the footbridge to cross. But then there is a lot of uncertainty afterwards. The ground was covered in snow, I couldn't identify a path on the right, and thick fog was rising. I gave up on Fetges, which I wasn't sure I would find. I went straight ahead according to the map (and despite the cross), found the reservoir and the same path to Sauto.

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Date of your route : Jul 21, 2021
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 Llagonne. Magnificent views and varied trails!
Thank you!
Just a quick note to point out that the route has been changed slightly between (3) and (4), at elevation 1578:
(In the sharp left-hand bend, near a water treatment plant, take the path opposite which leads to the hamlet of Fetges). 200 metres further on, the path shown on the IGN map no longer exists. You must descend to the left towards a footbridge over the Rio El Rialer, climb back up 20 m and then take a path on the right (yellow markings on a post, dotted line on the IGN map). You will then find the path described.
Note: on this section, up to Fetges, the path was very grassy and poorly maintained, which made it even more picturesque!

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

Trip taken during winter, no snowshoes needed.
Superb circular path, a few narrow passages for younger children.
Otherwise:
Perfect GPX track for a Garmin 5x.
Pleasant scenery
Absolute tranquillity
In short, I recommend it. 😉👍

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Date of your route : Aug 06, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

We set off from Sauto towards La Llagonne, then headed for Fetges...
It is at the water treatment plant that the route becomes very difficult to trace on the ground...
What a shame...

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