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Col ou Coll de Vernet (784m) walks
Water and iron trail in Fuilla
Visorando Member
8.65 mi
+1,047 ft
-1,063 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Fuilla (Pyrénées-Orientales)
A pleasant outing along the Sahorre Canal and a historical walk among the remains of the iron route.
Caution for those prone to vertigo: although the path along the canal is generally good, from (5) there are places where you have to walk straddling the canal, on narrow footbridges and areas where the edge of the canal is very narrow. Alternative route possible.
Walks near Col ou Coll de Vernet (784m)
Casteil - Mariailles Refuge
4.32 mi
+2,992 ft
-72 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Casteil (Pyrénées-Orientales)
First stage of the Three Days on Canigou.
This climb to the Mariailles Refuge allows you to discover a magnificent water supply channel.
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.
Ascent to Mariailles from the Coll de Jou
2.49 mi
+1,864 ft
-39 ft
2h 45
Moderate
Departure from Sahorre (Pyrénées-Orientales)
First half-day stage to climb up to the Mariailles Refuge. Parking is mandatory at Coll de Jou. A lovely climb via theGR®10andGR®36with stunning views of the sheer drops and cliffs of the Gorge de Cady. The comfortable refuge is situated in a large open space with beautiful views.
From the Mas de Lastourg campsite to Serdinya along the banks of the Têt
2.15 mi
+197 ft
-0 ft
1h 10
Easy
Departure from Fuilla (Pyrénées-Orientales)
To get from the Lastourg campsite to Serdinya without taking the main road, there is a charming path that runs alongside the Têt river.Please note that crossing the campsite is not permitted, as it is private property!
De Lastourg à Villefranche-de-Conflent
1.50 mi
+69 ft
-138 ft
0h 45
Easy
Departure from Fuilla (Pyrénées-Orientales)
Comment gagner Villefranche-de-Conflent depuis Lastourg sans emprunter la dangereuse N116, qui n'a aucune circulation piétonne de prévue ?Petite découverte d'un circuit alternatif le long de la Têt !Attention, cette randonnée qui emprunte un itinéraire partiellement sur le terrain d'ERDF (non clôturé), se fait à vos risques et périls !
Mariailles refuge - Cortalets refuge
8.05 mi
+3,720 ft
-2,208 ft
6h 55
Difficult
Departure from Casteil (Pyrénées-Orientales)
Second stage of the Three Days on Canigou.From Mariailles to Les Cortalets via the Canigou Chimney.A fairly demanding stage due to the elevation gain and distance.⚠️ Passing through the Cheminée à Vue as the yellow markings have been erased – path closed (not recommended)See practical information below.⚠️ Works at the Cortalets refuge 2026, 2027, 2028. Renovation of the Cortalets refuge; Cortalets refuge closed for works
From the Mariailles refuge to the Conques refuge
10.00 mi
+2,490 ft
-2,785 ft
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 Refuge de Mariailles to the Refuge des Cortalets
9.65 mi
+3,451 ft
-1,939 ft
7h 25
Difficult
Departure from Casteil (Pyrénées-Orientales)
Sixth stage of the 8-day clockwise Tour du Canigou.A fairly long, undulating stage.The path is mostly on a ridge.The day ends with a difficult climb from the Bonne Aigue refuge.
⚠️ Renovation work at the Cortalets Refuge in 2026, 2027 and 2028. The Cortalets Refuge is closed for renovation work.
Mariailles - Cortalets
8.05 mi
+3,871 ft
-2,349 ft
7h 05
Difficult
Departure from Casteil (Pyrénées-Orientales)
The fourth stage highlights the ascent of Canigou.
Please take note of the following warnings about this route:
''Info 2023: The route linking Pic du Canigó and passing through the chimney is no longer marked. The Conflent Canigó Tourist Office cannot provide information on its accessibility. It is strongly recommended that you take the Barbet ridges (PR®8) or the GR®10 if you are coming from the Mariailles refuge to reach the Cortalets refuge.
In addition, please note: as climbing the peak is a high-altitude mountain activity, it is important to be prepared, informed and well equipped."
See also this link
Refuge de Mariailles - Refuge des Cortalets
10.14 mi
+3,497 ft
-2,090 ft
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.