Circular around the ponds of Saint-Jean-Pla-de-Corts

A pleasant walk for the whole family around the ponds. Water activities available in summer, tree-top adventure course, meeting place for anglers.

Details

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 6.28 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 50 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 19 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 19 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 91 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 72 m

Description of the walk

To get to the start of the hike from Argelès-sur-Mer, take the D618 departmental road towards Le Boulou. As you approach Le Boulou, head towards Amélie-les-Bains, then at the first roundabout, take the fifth exit to park in the car park of the Hôtel du Néoulous, opposite the fire station.

(S/E) Leave the car park heading east on the small tarmac road that runs alongside the D618.

(1) At the crossroads, turn right heading west and follow the Tech river. Continue along this track and pass under the A9 motorway. At the crossroads, turn right heading north-west, then at the next two crossroads, turn left heading south-west. Continue straight ahead on the track that runs alongside the lake.

(2) Ignore the track branching off to the left at the bend at the end of the lake and continue to the right to go around it.

(3) At the crossroads, turn left. Ignore the two paths or tracks on the right.

(4) At the next fork, turn left to walk along the second pond, heading due south.

(5) Turn right towards the south-west and continue along the pond on your right. Ignore a path that branches off to the left further on.

(6) At the crossroads at the end of the pond, turn right, heading north-east. Continue along the pond, passing between the resort's permanent facilities and the pond's shore.

(4) Turn right.

(5) Turn left to reach the bank of the first pond.

(2) Turn left onto the path you took on the way there.

(3) Turn right heading due north. Walk along the pond and turn left at its eastern end.

(1) Turn left at the hairpin bend to follow the path you took on the way there in reverse until you reach the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 91 m - Parking at the Hôtel du Néoulous
  2. 1 : km 0.37 - alt. 78 m - Common fork A: right R: left
  3. 2 : km 1.71 - alt. 79 m - Common fork A: right R: left
  4. 3 : km 1.9 - alt. 80 m - Common fork A: left R: right
  5. 4 : km 2.02 - alt. 80 m - Common fork A: left R: right
  6. 5 : km 2.23 - alt. 83 m - Common fork A: right R: left
  7. 6 : km 2.92 - alt. 85 m - Turn right along the pond.
  8. S/E : km 6.28 - alt. 91 m - Parking at the Hôtel du Néoulous

Notes

Toilets are available for walkers along the route by the lakes.

Worth a visit

- In high season, various water activities are available: zip line over the water, tree climbing course and fishing.

Reviews and comments

4.6 / 5
Based on 12 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.8 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.7 / 5
Route interest
4.4 / 5
User 25780532

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : May 19, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

The route itself was not very busy, but there were large crowds around the ponds, with almost everyone arriving by car. It is a leisure centre offering tree climbing, fishing, picnics and water skiing. The term 'hiking' is not appropriate.

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Sld
Sld

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 23, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

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ivan du Gorshan
ivan du Gorshan

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 07, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

for those who are keen to explore, there is a very natural trail accessible by bike or on foot below this hike, along the river that connects St Jean pla de Corts to the Pont du Boulou bridge. This means you can complete this circular route without seeing the same scenery twice.

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saint victor
saint victor

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

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

A lovely little walk around two small ponds. Before reaching the ponds on the first part of the walk, watch out for bicycles. No difficulty.
Thank you for this pleasant route

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LMARCEL
LMARCEL

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 08, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A beautiful walk that inspires reverie as you gaze upon the iconic Pic du Canigou. One downside, however, is the excessive number of dogs whose owners have no qualms about letting them roam free despite clear signage requiring them to be kept on a leash.

Be careful and stay alert!

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Renny
Renny

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : May 31, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A pleasant short route, the area around ST-JEAN-PLA-DE-CORTS is well worth a visit, whether with friends, family or even on your own.

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Nabot1er
Nabot1er

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 17, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Superb walk. Very easy as it is flat. Lakes and breathtaking views of the Pyrenees.

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yseult66
yseult66

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 03, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

very easy and very pleasant

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Agustigus
Agustigus

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 05, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Great!

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Pascaro66
Pascaro66

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 11, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : Not used / Not applicable
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A very pleasant, easy walk. Suitable for the whole family, on foot or by bike.

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olivier.lombart
olivier.lombart

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 23, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A very pleasant, peaceful walk.

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