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Col ou Coll de Serre Vernet (1800m) walks
Refuge Sant Guillem - Chemin d'els Troncassers - Puig Sarraïns - La Llau
Visorando member 
15.02 km
+563 m
-946 m
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.
Loop between Prats-de-Mollo-la-Preste and the Sant Guillem refuge
Visorando member 30.30 km
+1,808 m
-1,809 m
2 days
Difficult
Departure from Prats-de-Mollo-la-Preste (Pyrénées-Orientales)
This two-day hike, with an overnight stay at the Sant Guillem refuge, allows for shorter variations each day depending on the weather or individual needs.
This hike is fully signposted: unfortunately, the paths are not maintained and the signposting needs to be refreshed in many places (as observed in early July 2025).
Sant Guillem to Prats-de-Mollo via Serre Vernet - Comella - Lloses - Miracle
Visorando member 15.20 km
+541 m
-1,100 m
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.
Prats-de-Mollo to Sant Guillem via Puig Fabra - Les Sarraïns - Serre Vernet
Visorando member 15.09 km
+1,275 m
-709 m
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.
Walks near Col ou Coll de Serre Vernet (1800m)
The Sant Guillem refuge via the Coll de la Rua - La Soca - l'Estanyol
Visorando member 
14.86 km
+1,013 m
-622 m
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.
From the Refuge des Conques to the Refuge de Mariailles
Visorando member 
15.08 km
+801 m
-717 m
6h 35
Difficult
Departure from Prats-de-Mollo-la-Preste (Pyrénées-Orientales)
First stage of the: Loop from the Refuge des Conques to the Refuge de Mariailles
Mountain hike with beautiful scenery, particularly from Coll de Bise to Collada de la Roqueta.
Classified as difficult: exposed, steep slopes in places. See practical information.
Allow 6 hours of sustained walking.
Refuge de Mariailles - Refuge des Cortalets
Visorando member 
16.32 km
+1,066 m
-637 m
7h 45
Difficult
Departure from Casteil (Pyrénées-Orientales)
This stage is the first part of a two-day circular around the Canigou Massif. This first stage takes you around the peak to the west, from the Mariailles Refuge to the Cortalets Refuge, via the Bonne Aigue Refuge. It's a good warm-up before the next day's climb.
From the Mariailles refuge to the Conques refuge
Visorando member 
16.10 km
+759 m
-849 m
6h 45
Difficult
Departure from Casteil (Pyrénées-Orientales)
Second stage of the: Loop from the Refuge des Conques to the Refuge de Mariailles
Mountain hike with a permanent view of Pla Guillem at Porteilla des Avets
Classified as difficult: open terrain, paths sometimes with old or no markings, steep slopes in places. See practical information.
Allow 6 hours of sustained walking.
From the Batère Refuge to the Sant-Guillem Refuge
Visorando member 
16.80 km
+1,020 m
-1,188 m
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.
Refuge des Cortalets - Refuge de Mariailles via Canigou
Visorando member 
13.68 km
+739 m
-1,168 m
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.
Cortalets - Mas Malet via Prat-Cabrera, La Mouline, Chemin des Muletiers
Visorando member 
11.86 km
+221 m
-1,515 m
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).
From Cortalets to Mariailles via the Barbet ridges and the Moura hut
Visorando member 
14.66 km
+978 m
-1,430 m
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.
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