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Bourg-Madame walks
Discover five villages starting from Bourg-Madame
Visorando Member
6.17 mi
+374 ft
-384 ft
3h 10
Easy
Departure from Bourg-Madame (Pyrénées-Orientales)
This cross-border route starting from the hamlet of Hix near Bourg Madame allows you to discover Bourg Madame, Osséja, Palau de Cerdagne and two villages in Puigcerda, Spain: Vilallobent and Age. You may even see the Yellow Train, part of the industrial heritage of the Pyrénées Orientales, during this trip.
Jaça de Palau from Palau-de-Cerdagne
5.86 mi
+1,877 ft
-1,857 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Palau-de-Cerdagne (Pyrénées-Orientales)
A 15% incline for the first two kilometres. The climb is through pine trees. There is a lack of views, but you will be rewarded when you reach the refuge and the Palau sheepfold, which offer beautiful views of Dorres, Angoustrine, Llivia and Font-Romeu. The descent along a pretty stream is pleasant.
Around Ur
5.87 mi
+381 ft
-404 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Ur (Pyrénées-Orientales)
This cross-border route will take you to Llivia. Take the opportunity to make a short detour to visit this Spanish enclave.
The Nahuja Pastoral Refuge
8.63 mi
+1,624 ft
-1,617 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Nahuja (Pyrénées-Orientales)
This route will take you deep into the heart of the forests of Nahuja and Osseja, with the Nahuja Pastoral Refuge as your destination.
You will walk approximately 14 km over a duration of 4 hours, with an elevation gain of 500 m. You will encounter three trail markings: the yellowPR®, the red and whiteGR®36, and the red and yellowGRP® Tour de Cerdagne.
Hamlets of Enveitg
6.30 mi
+1,115 ft
-1,112 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Enveitg (Pyrénées-Orientales)
A beautiful, unspoilt getaway that will allow you to discover three hamlets belonging to Enveitg.
Water path in Bolvir
Association / Club / Walk leader
3.22 mi
+240 ft
-246 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Bolvir (Girona)
Classic walking roundtrip through the sorroundings of Bolvir, a village in Baixa Cerdanya, Catalonia.
The Chapel of Saint-Martin d’Angoustrine via the Nartigues Shelter
6.22 mi
+1,299 ft
-1,270 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Angoustrine-Villeneuve-des-Escaldes (Pyrénées-Orientales)
A tour of part of the Saint-Martin valley starting from Angoustrine
Around Estavar
4.36 mi
+489 ft
-502 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Estavar (Pyrénées-Orientales)
This easy countryside walk around the village of Estavar is very pleasant. It offers beautiful views of the countryside and the surrounding mountains. On this route, which is marked for two-thirds of the way, there is a short stretch of road—not too long but necessary to move from one path to another—with both shaded and sunny sections. The unmarked section is straightforward to follow with a little care. Allow 3 hours at a moderate pace.
Santa Maria de Belloc Chapel
3.16 mi
+748 ft
-745 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Dorres (Pyrénées-Orientales)
This route will take you to one of the most beautiful viewpoints in the Pyrénées Orientales, at the Santa Maria de Belloc Chapel, along a path that exudes well-being.
Tour of the Angoustrine Valley
6.39 mi
+1,368 ft
-1,345 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Angoustrine-Villeneuve-des-Escaldes (Pyrénées-Orientales)
A hike accessible to all, allowing you to discover the Angoustrine valley, which offers beautiful views throughout the route.
Mas de Franc - Porté-Puymorens
7.22 mi
+2,395 ft
-2,247 ft
5h 25
Difficult
Departure from Enveitg (Pyrénées-Orientales)
Part of the long (9-day) itinerary around Carlit, hiking from refuge to refuge, based on the Peyrics tour and using various marked trails.
The Cami de Nuria Refuge
6.91 mi
+1,637 ft
-1,637 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Err (Pyrénées-Orientales)
A beautiful excursion in the hills above the village of Err in Cerdagne, taking the Nuria trail with the Cami de Nuria refuge as your destination.
Around Saillagouse
6.94 mi
+797 ft
-794 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Saillagouse (Pyrénées-Orientales)
A route allowing you to explore the surroundings of Saillagouse (villages, hamlets, the enclave of Llivia) with a high chance of encountering the Yellow Train.
From Targassonne to Estavar
9.29 mi
+1,663 ft
-1,693 ft
5h 45
Moderate
Departure from Targassonne (Pyrénées-Orientales)
This route will take you into Spanish territory, to Llívia, the only foreign enclave located on French territory, with a beautiful waterfall at the end of the trail.
Pic dels Moros from Égat
6.99 mi
+1,680 ft
-1,660 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Égat (Pyrénées-Orientales)
Located in the heart of Cerdagne, Pic dels Moros offers a magnificent 360° view. As a bonus, in good weather, you will be treated to the ballet of paragliders, whose launch area is located just below.
This hike is inspired by the PR®69 and PR®71 routes of the Pyrénées-Cerdagne Tourist Office, with a few modifications.
Above Égat and Targassonne
4.72 mi
+968 ft
-948 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Égat (Pyrénées-Orientales)
A circular walk for a family outing, yet offering a magnificent view of Cerdagne from La Solana (with marmots as a bonus).Allow a good hour for the climb and the same for the descent.
Llo Lion Circular Route
4.81 mi
+1,555 ft
-1,539 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Llo (Pyrénées-Orientales)
Apart from an interest in a play on words, we found no trace of the feline along this pretty route, which quickly rises above the village of Llo and allows you to visit Sant Féliu in its chapel. The view over Cerdanya is breathtaking and remains so all the way to the Pla plateau. A forest track on a balcony ensures the return to Port de Llo, from where it is easy to reach the narrow streets of the old village.
Sègre Gorges
3.80 mi
+853 ft
-853 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Llo (Pyrénées-Orientales)
This route will take you deep into the Segre Gorges (a paradise for Via Ferrata climbers) andtake you to the ridges of the Sant Feliu Chapel with its breathtaking views, and, as the icing on the cake, the hot springs at the end of the route.
Les Airelles
3.73 mi
+479 ft
-502 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Font-Romeu-Odeillo-Via (Pyrénées-Orientales)
A pleasant, short and easy walk with little elevation gain.
Moderator's warning on 18/02/2021: It seems that this hike is impossible in winter; see the comments at the bottom of the page
Pic Dels Moros
7.79 mi
+919 ft
-942 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Font-Romeu-Odeillo-Via (Pyrénées-Orientales)
This is an easy hike offering magnificent views of the Cerdagne plateau, the Carlit massif, the Pérics, the Cambre d'Aze, the Puigmal and the Sierra Del Caddi in Spain.
Around Roc de la Calme
3.73 mi
+591 ft
-591 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Font-Romeu-Odeillo-Via (Pyrénées-Orientales)
A very pleasant route accessible to all, leading to the Roc de la Calme orientation table, where you can enjoy an exceptional panorama of the surrounding peaks. This hike can also be done on snowshoes, depending on snow conditions.
Please note: access to the route is prohibited while the resort is open.
Roc de la Calma
7.33 mi
+1,027 ft
-1,027 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Font-Romeu-Odeillo-Via (Pyrénées-Orientales)
Short summer hike above Font-Romeu.
Option to take the Airelles cable car from Font-Romeu for the first part of the hike.
Refuge des Fornells and Coll del Pam from Pyrénées 2000
4.34 mi
+653 ft
-656 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Font-Romeu-Odeillo-Via (Pyrénées-Orientales)
A lovely circular walk in the forest, from Pyrénées 2000 to Coll del Pam (col du lopin de terre). Viewpoint over the mountains from Carlit to Canigou at the end.