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Cerdagne walks
Pic d'Eyne via the Eyne Valley
Visorando Member
11.39 mi
+3,881 ft
-3,881 ft
8h 35
Difficult
Departure from Eyne (Pyrénées-Orientales)
Hike in the Eyne Valley, classified as a national nature reserve. There are many species of flowers (the best time to do this hike is in June when they are in full bloom), as well as animals typical of our mountains such as marmots and chamois.
Access to the Eyne Valley is restricted, and there is an information sign at the start of the hike. Dogs are not allowed.
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.
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.
Pla de Barrès
4.66 mi
+128 ft
-128 ft
2h 15
Moderate
Departure from Bolquère (Pyrénées-Orientales)
This hike to Pla de Barrès, known as Little Canada, is a lovely circular loop along the La Têt river in the municipality of Bolquère.
The trees of Haut Conflent
4.72 mi
+1,066 ft
-1,056 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Pyrénées-Orientales
This is a pleasant, easy hike, mostly through the woods. The trail is dotted with signs identifying the tree species commonly found in Conflent.
La Llagonne State Forest
5.68 mi
+561 ft
-535 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from La Llagonne (Pyrénées-Orientales)
A beautiful, bucolic walk in the Haut Conflent region of the Pyrénées Orientales that will delight young and old alike.
From La Cabanasse to Planès
5.23 mi
+1,142 ft
-1,148 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from La Cabanasse (Pyrénées-Orientales)
A beautiful getaway around two villages in Haut Conflent with a good chance of seeing the Yellow Train (Industrial Heritage of the Pyrénées Orientales) and the option of taking it from La Cabanasse or Planès.
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.
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.
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.
Circular in the Cambre d'Aze woods
2.48 mi
+581 ft
-584 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Eyne (Pyrénées-Orientales)
On the northern slopes of Cambre d'Aze, you can enjoy views of Eyne, Font Romeu and Carlit in the background.
Even more enjoyable when it has snowed and the slopes are closed.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Circular forest loop between the Col de Quillane and La Llagonne
10.18 mi
+886 ft
-886 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from La Llagonne (Pyrénées-Orientales)
This hike, mostly through forest, will introduce you to a wild, mountainous landscape. You will enjoy this shaded hike in summer and winter on snowshoes, following part of the Voie Blanche (groomed and free).
The elevation gain is low and the trails are wide enough to enjoy the scenery in complete tranquillity.
You can take shortcuts to give your legs a rest at point (3) or point (10).
Discover five villages starting from Bourg-Madame
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.
A trip to the Espace Cambre d'Aze
4.17 mi
+938 ft
-938 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Eyne (Pyrénées-Orientales)
A pleasant excursion around the Cambre d'Aze massif between the ski resorts of Eyne and Saint-Pierre-dels-Forcats.
Circular route around Sauto
4.69 mi
+715 ft
-712 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Sauto (Pyrénées-Orientales)
This balcony route, with its many panoramic views, will allow you to discover the little-known village of Sauto and its surroundings.
La Llagonne – Lac d’en Calvet – Pla de Barrès – Mont-Louis
10.22 mi
+778 ft
-787 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from La Llagonne (Pyrénées-Orientales)
This pleasant walk through woodland, along the banks of the River Têt and through the fortifications is a synthesis of the walks in the Catalan Pyrenees that follow thePR®®10,PR®®19andPR®®20routes. This route starts from the village of La Llagonne but could just as easily begin at the Citadel of Mont-Louis or Lac d’en Calvet.
Orri de Planès - Étang de Planès
6.49 mi
+2,306 ft
-2,306 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Pyrénées-Orientales
This circular hike is short but involves a significant elevation gain relative to the distance covered. It does not follow any roads and climbs gradually through the Planès Communal Forest, then out into the open along the edge of the Cambre d’Aze to the small Étang de Planès and its small shelter for hikers
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.
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
The Bouillouses Dam via the GR® 10 and the Têt Valley
13.02 mi
+1,621 ft
-1,624 ft
7h 25
Difficult
Departure from Bolquère (Pyrénées-Orientales)
From Superbolquère, a hike that isn’t too difficult but features a technical section from Estany Llarg (Long Lake) via Estany Negre (Black Lake) to the Têt Valley. The path is very rocky at the start, followed by a stony descent!
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.
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.
Le Cambre d'Aze
5.65 mi
+3,212 ft
-3,202 ft
5h 25
Difficult
Departure from Eyne (Pyrénées-Orientales)
A challenging climb leading to one of the most beautiful panoramas in the Cerdagne region of the Eastern Pyrenees.Please note: the hike is not signposted but the path is well marked (you should still have a basic sense of direction).
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.
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.
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.
Refuge des Fornells and Roca de la Serp
5.14 mi
+761 ft
-758 ft
45 mins
Moderate
Departure from Font-Romeu-Odeillo-Via (Pyrénées-Orientales)
There is a slight climb to the Refuge des Fornells, followed by a lovely descent through the forest, including an off-trail section at the Roca de la Serp.
Ovansa Tower
0.86 mi
+164 ft
-167 ft
0h 30
Easy
Departure from Mont-Louis (Pyrénées-Orientales)
A pleasant walk to discover the Ovansa Tower, an iconic site where the location of the Mont-Louis citadel – now a UNESCO World Heritage Site – was decided.
The walk starts at the Mont-Louis Tourist Information Office.
The Mackintosh Trail from La Llagonne to Fetges
6.05 mi
+863 ft
-863 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from La Llagonne (Pyrénées-Orientales)
Accessible to all, this trail offers the chance to discover several murals installed along the way, inspired by the landscapes that Charles Rennie Mackintosh immortalised during his time in the Pyrénées-Orientales. The route crosses the Mont-Louis area and offers a walk combining nature, art and heritage.
