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The Carança Gorges loop
Visorando Member
3.22 mi
+2,031 ft
-2,028 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Canaveilles (Pyrénées-Orientales)
A lovely, short and very scenic route through the Carança Gorges. This walk offers multiple options up to the suspension footbridge, meaning you can do a circular route (and return to the starting point or switch to the other bank) at several points.Moderator’s note: some people have got lost on this hike; see reviews
Thués-Entre-Valls - Carança refuge
5.40 mi
+3,832 ft
-653 ft
5h 50
Moderate
Departure from Thuès-Entre-Valls (Pyrénées-Orientales)
This is the first stage of the Thués - Fillols loop, which takes you up the Carença Gorge to the refuge of the same name.
Carançà Gorges - Abri de la Balmère AR (return via the upstream ledge)
7.14 mi
+3,363 ft
-3,363 ft
6h 15
Difficult
Departure from Thuès-Entre-Valls (Pyrénées-Orientales)
In summer, you will be looking for coolness and a few thrills: for you, there is a stream, gorges, undergrowth and a few fun passages on footbridges and monkey bridges (return trip). You can then return via a narrow ledge, which is not recommended for young children, people with poor footwear or those prone to vertigo.
(There is an alternative route via the downstream ledge, which is the most vertiginous).
Carança Gorges
11.45 mi
+5,282 ft
-5,282 ft
9h 50
Difficult
Departure from Canaveilles (Pyrénées-Orientales)
A magnificent hike between gorges and mountains. Aerial passages, footbridges and rope bridges are guaranteed on this route. Do not attempt this route in rainy or snowy weather.
Please note: the elevation gain is overestimated by the software. The total elevation gain is 1,100 metres.
Thués-Entre-Valls – Fillols Route
34.29 mi
+14,088 ft
-14,383 ft
5 days
Moderate
Departure from Thuès-Entre-Valls (Pyrénées-Orientales)
A 5-day route in the Catalan Pyrenees, offering the chance to explore the stunning Carença Gorges before finishing with an ascent of the Catalan giant: the Canigou.
Walks near Carança (rivière)
From Plat d'Hospitalet to the Mariailles Refuge
13.33 mi
+2,041 ft
-3,025 ft
7h 55
Difficult
Departure from Setcases (Girona)
A beautiful hike between Spain and France from Plat d'Hospitalet to the Mariailles Refuge at the foot of Canigou. The route is varied with splendid views when crossing the mountain passes.
Mantet – Mariailles
8.35 mi
+3,445 ft
-3,058 ft
6h 50
Moderate
Departure from Mantet (Pyrénées-Orientales)
Day three between Mantet and Mariailles.
The Balcons de la Têt and the Yellow Train
6.59 mi
+873 ft
-2,398 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from La Cabanasse (Pyrénées-Orientales)
A climb on the Train Jaune from Fontpédrouse to La Cabanasse, followed by a beautiful, tree-lined descent along the River Têt.A lovely walk, partly through the forest; this is a different route from La Cabanasse to Planès suggested by PO Express, with the chance to find a few porcini mushrooms depending on the season, and to pass under the Gisclard Bridge, a true engineering marvel for its time.
From the Refuge des Conques to the Refuge de Mariailles
9.37 mi
+2,628 ft
-2,352 ft
6h 35
Difficult
Departure from Prats-de-Mollo-la-Preste (Pyrénées-Orientales)
First stage of the: Loop from the Refuge des Conques to the Refuge de Mariailles
Mountain hike with beautiful scenery, particularly from Coll de Bise to Collada de la Roqueta.
Classified as difficult: exposed, steep slopes in places. See practical information.
Allow 6 hours of sustained walking.
Ascent to Mariailles from the Coll de Jou
2.49 mi
+1,864 ft
-39 ft
2h 45
Moderate
Departure from Sahorre (Pyrénées-Orientales)
First half-day stage to climb up to the Mariailles Refuge. Parking is mandatory at Coll de Jou. A lovely climb via theGR®10andGR®36with stunning views of the sheer drops and cliffs of the Gorge de Cady. The comfortable refuge is situated in a large open space with beautiful views.
Refuge de Mariailles - Refuge des Cortalets
10.14 mi
+3,497 ft
-2,090 ft
7h 45
Difficult
Departure from Casteil (Pyrénées-Orientales)
This stage is the first part of a two-day circular around the Canigou Massif. This first stage takes you around the peak to the west, from the Mariailles Refuge to the Cortalets Refuge, via the Bonne Aigue Refuge. It's a good warm-up before the next day's climb.
Mariailles - Cortalets
8.05 mi
+3,871 ft
-2,349 ft
7h 05
Difficult
Departure from Casteil (Pyrénées-Orientales)
The fourth stage highlights the ascent of Canigou.
Please take note of the following warnings about this route:
''Info 2023: The route linking Pic du Canigó and passing through the chimney is no longer marked. The Conflent Canigó Tourist Office cannot provide information on its accessibility. It is strongly recommended that you take the Barbet ridges (PR®8) or the GR®10 if you are coming from the Mariailles refuge to reach the Cortalets refuge.
In addition, please note: as climbing the peak is a high-altitude mountain activity, it is important to be prepared, informed and well equipped."
See also this link
From the Refuge de Mariailles to the Refuge des Cortalets
9.65 mi
+3,451 ft
-1,939 ft
7h 25
Difficult
Departure from Casteil (Pyrénées-Orientales)
Sixth stage of the 8-day clockwise Tour du Canigou.A fairly long, undulating stage.The path is mostly on a ridge.The day ends with a difficult climb from the Bonne Aigue refuge.
⚠️ Renovation work at the Cortalets Refuge in 2026, 2027 and 2028. The Cortalets Refuge is closed for renovation work.
From the Mariailles refuge to the Conques refuge
10.00 mi
+2,490 ft
-2,785 ft
6h 45
Difficult
Departure from Casteil (Pyrénées-Orientales)
Second stage of the: Loop from the Refuge des Conques to the Refuge de Mariailles
Mountain hike with a permanent view of Pla Guillem at Porteilla des Avets
Classified as difficult: open terrain, paths sometimes with old or no markings, steep slopes in places. See practical information.
Allow 6 hours of sustained walking.
Mariailles refuge - Cortalets refuge
8.05 mi
+3,720 ft
-2,208 ft
6h 55
Difficult
Departure from Casteil (Pyrénées-Orientales)
Second stage of the Three Days on Canigou.From Mariailles to Les Cortalets via the Canigou Chimney.A fairly demanding stage due to the elevation gain and distance.⚠️ Passing through the Cheminée à Vue as the yellow markings have been erased – path closed (not recommended)See practical information below.⚠️ Works at the Cortalets refuge 2026, 2027, 2028. Renovation of the Cortalets refuge; Cortalets refuge closed for works