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Château de Montalba-le-Château walks
Around Montalba-le-Château
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3.37 mi
+164 ft
-151 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Montalba-le-Château (Pyrénées-Orientales)
A short walk around Montalba-le-Château to enjoy the diversity of the landscapes.
Puig Pedrous from Montalba-le-Château
5.15 mi
+801 ft
-804 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Montalba-le-Château (Pyrénées-Orientales)
A lovely circular of two hours starting from Montalba-le-Château and passing through Puig Pedrous.
Ille-sur-Têt - Montalba-le-Château - Rodès via old paths and canals
12.77 mi
+1,660 ft
-1,670 ft
7h 20
Difficult
Departure from Ille-sur-Têt (Pyrénées-Orientales)
A hike to explore this low-lying mountain range, which was once farmed by humans. Numerous terraces bear witness to this past. Vines were once cultivated here. Mechanisation brought an end to farming in these wild and hard-to-reach areas.Yellow markings are virtually non-existent, and recent directional posts have been installed (as observed at the end of January 2024). These are not particularly relevant to the route. A GPX track is essential for this route, which features numerous paths.
Author’s note: The main sites of the fires in early July 2026 in the Pyrénées-Orientales were Ille-sur-Têt and Rodès. This walk has been affected by them. Much of the vegetation has been destroyed.
Walks near Château de Montalba-le-Château
From Prades to Fillols
5.03 mi
+1,453 ft
-69 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Prades (Pyrénées-Orientales) (Pyrénées-Orientales)
A shaded and varied walk offering the most direct route from Prades to Fillols. Once you’ve left the town, you’ll follow paths that are mostly signposted, with the exception of a short stretch of road before the Roc del Ram.
Mas Malet - Cortalets via Roc Mosquit, Ras dels Cortalets
5.68 mi
+4,590 ft
-331 ft
6h 35
Difficult
Departure from Estoher (Pyrénées-Orientales)
First stage of the circular route from Mas Malet to the Refuge des Cortalets. Ascent to Les Cortalets via little-used paths, marked with directional posts that are present and in very good condition (as of July 2025). This is an alternative route through the forest, sheltered from the intense heat, and above all featuring a steady climb with beautiful views.
The only drawback is the access to the start via a recently resurfaced track suitable for vehicles (as of July 2025) up to Coll del Forn. After that, driving carefully, you’ll reach the car park without any trouble. It’s clear that a very low-slung car risks scraping the ground.
⚠️ Works at the Cortalets refuge in 2026, 2027 and 2028. Renovation of the Cortalets refuge; Cortalets refuge closed for works
Pic du Canigou - Los Masos at the Refuge des Cortalets
4.01 mi
+3,825 ft
-157 ft
5h 10
Difficult
Departure from Valmanya (Pyrénées-Orientales)
First stage of this two-day route around Pic du Canigou.
Cubières-sur-Cinoble – Caudiès-de-Fenouillède
13.53 mi
+3,714 ft
-3,963 ft
9h 25
Difficult
Departure from Cubières-sur-Cinoble (Aude)
Day two: return to Caudiès-de-Fenouillède via the Pic or Pech de Bugarach.
From Fillols to Prades
6.34 mi
+184 ft
-1,545 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Fillols (Pyrénées-Orientales)
This route is an alternative return route for walkno. 50823994 from Prades to Fillols. This route takes you past the Abbey of Saint-Michel de Cuxa and along a section of the Canal de Bohere (Rec de Boera on the map). It is a mainly downhill route.
From Cortalets to Mariailles via the Barbet ridges and the Moura hut
9.11 mi
+3,209 ft
-4,692 ft
7h 00
Difficult
Departure from Taurinya (Pyrénées-Orientales)
Variation of a mountain stage that is part of theGR®®36.This way of connecting the two refuges allows you to avoid the crowds. The path from the Cabane de Moura to Coll del Cavall Mort is quite challenging.Read practical information in case of bad weather.
Cortalets - Mas Malet via Prat-Cabrera, La Mouline, Chemin des Muletiers
7.37 mi
+725 ft
-4,970 ft
4h 00
Difficult
Departure from Taurinya (Pyrénées-Orientales)
Second stage of the Mas Malet loop to the Refuge des Cortalets. Return (descent) to Mas Malet via little-used paths, marked with directional posts (as of July 2025).
Allow around 5 hours for the walk. The GPX track may prove very useful in places.Please note: classified as difficult, with a descent of over 1,500 m, but sheltered from the heat and offering beautiful views and refuges.
The only drawback is undoubtedly the climb back up to follow the beautiful Chemin des Muletiers from La Mouline (15). There is an alternative route that avoids this by descending via the track. Another more radical alternative is to descend only via the track from (9) to (E).
Refuge des Cortalets - Casteil
7.77 mi
+899 ft
-5,292 ft
4h 20
Difficult
Departure from Taurinya (Pyrénées-Orientales)
Third stage of the Three Days at Canigou.
A very pleasant return to the starting point of these three days via old, little-used paths.
This hike is classified as difficult because it involves a 1,650-metre descent, with a steep slope over a little more than two kilometres. Allow at least five hours of walking.
Pic du Canigou - From the Cortalets Refuge to Los Masos
9.58 mi
+2,595 ft
-6,257 ft
6h 40
Difficult
Departure from Taurinya (Pyrénées-Orientales)
This is the continuation of the Pic du Canigou - Los Masos hike from the Refuge des Cortalets. It passes through the Crêtes du Barbet, the Portella de Vallmanya, the Brèche Durier, the Pic del Canigó, the Refuge des Cortalets and ends at Los Masos.
Pass through the chimney as the yellow markings have been erased - path closed (not recommended).
See practical information below.
