Circuit du Carlit et des Pérics

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Une boucle de trois jours qui vous permettra de conquérir les deux sommets les plus hauts du Capcir : Le Carlit et les Péric.

Un défi physique, mais aussi un tour des nombreux lacs de toutes les couleurs qui alimentent les rivières de la région. Un régal pour le photographe.

Details

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 24.26 mi
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    Average duration: 3 days 
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    Difficulty: Difficult
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    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 7,972 ft
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    Descent: - 7,966 ft
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    Highest point: 9,577 ft
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    Lowest point: 6,325 ft

Stages of the route

This route needs several days, find the details below:

  1. S

    From Les Bouillouses to Le Carlit, then on to the Cabane du Rouzet

    ↔8.29 mi ↗3,248 ft ↘2,434 ft
    Le Carlit is the highest peak in the Pyrénées-Orientales at 2,921 m. It’s a site visited by hundreds of people every summer, but generally most are content to do the Bouillouses–Carlit round trip. This first stage invites you to include this summit and to finish the stage in the area around the Cabane du Rouzet after walking alongside the large Étang de Lanoux. Classified as difficult due to the ascent of Puig Carlit and its steep descent on the Étang de Lanoux side.
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  2. 2

    De la Cabane du Rouzet au Refuge de Camporells

    ↔6.67 mi ↗3,212 ft ↘3,264 ft
    Deuxième journée de ce périple. Il s'agit de rejoindre le Refuge de Camporells en passant par les deux Pérics. Classée difficile à cause de la progression hors balisage entre (2) et (7).
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  3. E

    Du Refuge de Camporells aux Bouillouses par le Mont Llaret et le Lac d'Aude

    ↔9.27 mi ↗1,503 ft ↘2,264 ft
    Troisième et dernière étape de ce circuit de trois jours autour du Carlit par les Pérics. Retour tranquille vers le Lac des Bouillouses. Au (6), montée possible au sommet du Mont Llaret pour voir le panorama. Vous pourrez y embrasser tout le parcours des deux jours précédents. Un beau final qui procure de la satisfaction.
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Notes

Pas de soucis de ravitaillement eau, même en été : de nombreux lacs et ruisseaux vous permettront de faire le plein. N.B. L’eau doit être désinfectée ou filtrée.

Chaque point d'arrivée est un abri potentiel : une cabane en dur le premier jour, un refuge gardé le deuxième jour. Mais il faut prévoir la tente, surtout en été, car ces sentiers sont fréquentés par de ombreux randonneurs.

Les deux sommets exigent de l'escalade dans leurs derniers hectomètres de dénivelé. Il faudra ranger les bâtons. Il est recommandé de s'équiper de bonnes chaussures montantes.

Tracé dégagé à travers rochers et pelouses. Attention au soleil.

Worth a visit

Prenez le temps de faire des photos, surtout s'il fait soleil. La luminosité fait alors ressortir les contrastes.

Les lacs ont des couleurs différentes les uns des autres.

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.

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Walking From Les Bouillouses to Le Carlit, then on to the Cabane du Rouzet

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↔8.29 mi ↗+3,248 ft ↘-2,434 ft ◔6h 40 ▲Difficult
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↔30.34 mi ↗+8,921 ft ↘-8,924 ft ◔4 days ▲Difficult
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↔11.51 mi ↗+1,509 ft ↘-2,989 ft ◔6h 35 ▲Moderate
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↔6.70 mi ↗+1,106 ft ↘-1,106 ft ◔4h 05 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Angoustrine-Villeneuve-des-Escaldes (Pyrénées-Orientales)
A wild route to the source of the Aude (or Auda) river, starting from the iconic Lac des Bouillouses. On the agenda: breathtaking views of the Carlit and even the Canigó, streams to cross, pine forests, wide open spaces and, of course, lakes.Please note that access to Les Bouillouses is restricted (check with the departmental council or the Pyrénées Catalanes tourist office).

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