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Carança (rivière) walks
The Carança Gorges loop
Visorando member 
5.18 km
+619 m
-618 m
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Canaveilles (Pyrénées-Orientales)
A short, pleasant and very scenic route in the Carança Gorges. This hike offers multiple options up to the suspension bridge, meaning that you can loop back (and return to the starting point or change banks) at several points.
Moderator's note : some people have got lost on this hike, see reviews
Thués-Entre-Valls - Carança refuge
Visorando member 
8.70 km
+1,168 m
-199 m
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)
Visorando member 
11.50 km
+1,025 m
-1,025 m
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
Visorando member 
18.43 km
+1,610 m
-1,610 m
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.
Walks near Carança (rivière)
From Plat d'Hospitalet to the Mariailles Refuge
Visorando member 
21.46 km
+622 m
-922 m
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.
The Balcons de la Têt and the Yellow Train
Visorando member 
10.61 km
+266 m
-731 m
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from La Cabanasse (Pyrénées-Orientales)
A climb with the Yellow Train from Fontpedrouse to La Cabanasse and a beautiful tree-lined descent along the Têt.
A very beautiful hike, partly in the forest, this is a different variation of La Cabanasse to Planès offered by PO Express, with the possibility of finding some ceps depending on the season, and passing under the Gisclard Bridge, a true work of art for its time.
From the Refuge des Conques to the Refuge de Mariailles
Visorando member 
15.08 km
+801 m
-717 m
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.
Refuge de Mariailles - Refuge des Cortalets
Visorando member 
16.32 km
+1,066 m
-637 m
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
Visorando member 12.96 km
+1,180 m
-716 m
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."
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From the Mariailles refuge to the Conques refuge
Visorando member 
16.10 km
+759 m
-849 m
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
Visorando member 
12.95 km
+1,134 m
-673 m
6h 55
Difficult
Departure from Casteil (Pyrénées-Orientales)
Second stage of Three Days on Canigou.
From Mariailles to Cortalets via the Canigou chimney.
This stage is quite physically demanding due to the elevation gain and distance.
Pass through the chimney on sight as the yellow markings have been erased - path closed (not recommended).
See practical information below.
