Mallos de Riglos circular

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This well-marked trail leads from the village around the Mallos, impressive rock structures. There are two versions of the circular trail, this one being the shorter.
On sunny days, groups of climbers can be seen scaling these vertiginous walls, but this is obviously only for experienced, fully-equipped climbers.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 3.41 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 55 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 1,588 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 1,572 ft
  • ▲
    Highest point: 3,340 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 2,057 ft
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View from the pass
Village of Riglos at the foot of the Mallos
View of the Mallos
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Description of the walk

Start: Go to the village of Riglos and park at the village entrance.

(S/E) From the car park, enter the village and take the first street on the right.

(1) Turn right onto the GR®1 signposted "Sendero Circular a los Mallos de Riglos". Further on, turn left, following the signs.

(2) Take the path on the left towards the Mallo Colorado; the path winds up to the highest point of the circuit, heading generally North.

(3) Continue along the trail, which descends in stages to rejoin the long circuit.

(4) Go left along the walls and around El Pisón. Reach a junction.

(5) Keep left to return to the village. Follow the road back to the car park(S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 2,070 ft - Riglos village car park
  2. 1 : mi 0.25 - alt. 2,172 ft - °°GR®°°1
  3. 2 : mi 0.69 - alt. 2,287 ft - Path on the left towards the Colorado
  4. 3 : mi 1.89 - alt. 3,337 ft - High point of the path
  5. 4 : mi 2.36 - alt. 2,825 ft - Left-hand path
  6. 5 : mi 3.07 - alt. 2,096 ft - Left fork
  7. S/E : mi 3.4 - alt. 2,070 ft - Riglos village car park

Notes

Start: Go to the village of Riglos and park at the village entrance.

Warning: no water points on this route.

Worth a visit

Always be cautious and plan ahead when you're outdoors. Visorando and the author of this route cannot be held responsible for any accidents occurring on this route.

The GR® and PR® markings are the intellectual property of the Fédération Française de Randonnée Pédestre.

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Reviews and comments

4.8 / 5
Based on 15 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.7 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.7 / 5
Route interest
4.8 / 5
aulagner
aulagner

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 12, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk. Los Mallos are stunning. It’s a good climb, but well worth it. We did it the other way round. I agree with the previous review – it was brilliant.

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Aumois02
Aumois02

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 19, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Parking is compulsory at the village entrance: €3
The route is easier to do in the opposite direction; very steep descent.

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User 11234047

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 15, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Beautiful scenery; for those who enjoy birdwatching, consider bringing binoculars.
Walking sticks are very useful on the descent, as it can be a little difficult in places without slipping

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Soie Douce C.
Soie Douce C.

We did this beautiful circuit in the opposite direction, which I think makes the descent easier. As a result, it's a lovely climb with a view of the climbers.

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Mayette
Mayette

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 25, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

We had a superb hike following the route indicated on the app. At the beginning, the climb is steep until halfway through the hike
Some people did it in the other direction because the descent is mainly on small stones and tends to be slippery. The route is easy to follow
Be sure to bring enough water for this hike.
Binoculars are recommended to see the griffon vultures
I recommend it

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Dani2ailes A
Dani2ailes A

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 01, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful route. The landscapes are striking in their verticality. We saw many vultures.

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Ch Li
Ch Li

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 22, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

I agree with the previous comments, the start of the descent is terrible, smooth clay, clinging to our poles we passed, otherwise it's all good fun. This path is obviously in the opposite direction, the official signposting starts at the foot of the mallos, but no regrets, between the scenery, the climbers and the griffon vultures: it's breathtaking! Can be done with children who are a bit sporty.

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MisterX64000
MisterX64000

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 15, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Superb tour. Not to be missed.
Be careful, the first 200m on the way down are not easy (steep, narrow and very muddy path for us that day). Poles essential....

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Didiro
Didiro

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 01, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A great route, short but intense.

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didmoi
didmoi

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 15, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

This is the tour not to be missed in Riglos. You could do a lot more, but this short 5-6 km hike is breathtaking.

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philippe remy
philippe remy

Walk not carried out due to bad weather.

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GALILEO64
GALILEO64

Patrick, are you talking about the markings in the village of Riglos? It's a bit of a puzzle in the labyrinth of streets, but the markings are there. Very nice walk 👍

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Patrick-Lille
Patrick-Lille

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 09, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

But it's hard to find the starting point

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GALILEO64
GALILEO64

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 02, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

We added a round trip from Murillo de Galego via the footbridge to this loop (a total of 17km and 800+ gradient). It's a splendid route 🤩 and accessible to everyone if you're a good walker...

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Mig2304
Mig2304

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 04, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Enjoy your trip

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