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Col de Paracolls (Coll de Paracolls) walks
Coll de Paracolls via little-known paths
Visorando Member 
6.80 mi
+3,048 ft
-3,048 ft
5h 45
Moderate
Departure from Amélie-les-Bains-Palalda (Pyrénées-Orientales)
This hike will introduce you to built heritage, remarkable places and unmarked paths.
The numerous terraces still present on the southern slope prove that human activity was significant.
This hike requires a minimum sense of direction. The GPX track is necessary from (7) to (10).
This 11 km hike with an elevation gain of 905 m is very steep (see elevation diagram).
Pilon de Belmaig from Pujol del Mig
Visorando Member 
9.54 mi
+2,720 ft
-2,707 ft
6h 45
Moderate
Departure from Amélie-les-Bains-Palalda (Pyrénées-Orientales)
An easier way to climb this pleasant summit in Vallespir is from Arles-sur-Tech.
(!) Access to the start of the hike is impossible by car: the road has been closed since 9 November 2024. Situation unchanged on 9 November 2025.
Piló de Belmaig from Arles-sur-Tech
Visorando Member 
6.26 mi
+3,383 ft
-3,386 ft
5h 50
Difficult
Departure from Arles-sur-Tech (Pyrénées-Orientales)
A challenging hike, given the distance in relation to the elevation gain.
This climb is also known as ‘the vertical kilometre’. Because it’s a 1km climb over 4.8km.
However, when done in the direction described, the climb is more gradual.
Accessible by public transport; see practical information.
Walks near Col de Paracolls (Coll de Paracolls)
Las Illas in Amélie-les-Bains
Visorando Member 10.60 mi
+3,015 ft
-4,170 ft
7h 30
Difficult
Departure from Maureillas-las-Illas (Pyrénées-Orientales)
Third day of this crossing of the Albères.This is the greenest part of the route as it is mainly through forest.You will pass by the highest point of Roc de France (Roca de Frausa) with a magnificent panorama over a large part of the Eastern Pyrenees and Canigou (Canigó).
From the Batère Refuge to the Sant-Guillem Refuge
Visorando Member 
10.44 mi
+3,346 ft
-3,898 ft
7h 45
Difficult
Departure from Corsavy (Pyrénées-Orientales)
Second stage of the clockwise Tour du Canigou in 8 days.A fairly long hike that starts with a descent.This route follows old paths connecting pastures and valleys.
The Sant Guillem refuge via the Coll de la Rua - La Soca - l'Estanyol
Visorando Member 
9.23 mi
+3,323 ft
-2,041 ft
7h 10
Difficult
Departure from Le Tech (Pyrénées-Orientales)
First day of discovery: Two days of discovery at the Sant Guillem Refuge, with the climb to the Sant Guillem Refuge.Do not underestimate this day. The time indicated is accurate.From the La Llau hikers' car park, climb up to the Coll de la Rua.Continue along a small grassy track to the shelter and the Font del Brigadier.Then climb up a very steep path to La Soca.Next, head to Coll de l'Estanyol.Further on, begin a beautiful descent to the Sant Guillem refuge.Vast landscapes await you on this first day of your discovery hike.
Refuge Sant Guillem - Chemin d'els Troncassers - Puig Sarraïns - La Llau
Visorando Member 
9.33 mi
+1,847 ft
-3,104 ft
5h 55
Moderate
Departure from Le Tech (Pyrénées-Orientales)
Second day of: Two days of discovery at the Sant Guillem Refuge, from the Sant Guillem Refuge.Between (8) and (12), a GPX track is strongly recommended or a very good sense of direction, despite the signposting and cairns being in very good condition. Observed at the end of July 2023.Coll de Serre Vernet via a magnificent balcony path in very good condition. The same applies to Puig dels Sarraïns.Return to the refuge via a beautiful path, then pleasant tracks through the woods.After a break at the refuge, return to the car park at La Llau via the usual route.
Sant Guillem to Prats-de-Mollo via Serre Vernet - Comella - Lloses - Miracle
Visorando Member 9.45 mi
+1,775 ft
-3,609 ft
5h 55
Moderate
Departure from Le Tech (Pyrénées-Orientales)
Thissecond stage, almost entirely in the forest, is therefore possible in summer, setting off early.Discovery hike along marked paths, little or not used, requiring a sense of direction and the GPX track. Beautiful places to stop and enjoy the scenery.
Lamanère to Notre Dame du Coral
Association / Club / Walk leader 2.48 mi
+1,115 ft
-105 ft
2h 05
Moderate
Departure from Lamanère (Pyrénées-Orientales)
A lovely walk up through the forest to the Ermitage de Notre Dame du Coral followed by lunch at the Auberge and the same walk back down to Lamanère.
Pic du Canigou - Los Masos at the Refuge des Cortalets
Visorando Member 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.
Prats-de-Mollo to Sant Guillem via Puig Fabra - Les Sarraïns - Serre Vernet
Visorando Member 9.38 mi
+4,183 ft
-2,326 ft
7h 55
Difficult
Departure from Prats-de-Mollo-la-Preste (Pyrénées-Orientales)
Thisfirst stage, almost entirely in the forest, is therefore possible in summer, if you set off early. A challenging hike with 1,275 metres of elevation gain on marked trails that are rarely used, requiring a good sense of direction and the GPX track.There are some beautiful spots to stop and enjoy the scenery. The highest point (altitude 1,830 m) at Puig dels Sarraïns is a perfect place to stop for lunch, for example.
Refuge des Cortalets - Refuge de Mariailles via Canigou
Visorando Member 
8.50 mi
+2,425 ft
-3,832 ft
6h 00
Difficult
Departure from Taurinya (Pyrénées-Orientales)
This day is devoted to the ascent of Pic du Canigou from the Refuge des Cortalets, and the descent via the chimney to the Refuge Arago, then to Mariailles, the starting point of the hike.
Pic du Canigou - From the Cortalets Refuge to Los Masos
Visorando Member 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.