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Counozouls walks
Tour du Bénal in Counozouls
Visorando Member
5.01 mi
+1,791 ft
-1,791 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Counozouls (Aude)
A short walk before visiting the village of Counozouls and its craft brewery. There are a few shaded sections along the Ruisseau de Bailleurs. When we walked this route in July, crossing the stream was straightforward. After heavy rain, you may need to take off your shoes.
Callau refuge from the Col de Jau
5.31 mi
+564 ft
-561 ft
3 hrs
Easy
Departure from Mosset (Pyrénées-Orientales)
Enjoy the snow on an easy walk in Catalan country.
El Madrès and Pic del Bernat Salvatge from the Col de Jau
10.43 mi
+3,392 ft
-3,366 ft
7h 45
Difficult
Departure from Mosset (Pyrénées-Orientales)
This route, which passes through Madres and Bernard Sauvage, is absolutely stunning.The climb up to Madres follows a very well-marked path.==> From this point (El Madrès), turn back if you’re not comfortable walking off the marked trail.The climb up to Bernard Sauvage is straightforward and easy to follow.The rest of the return route follows a good ridge path to La Glèbe (14). *From there to (15), you’ll need the GPX track on the app. *
Callau Refuge Circular Walk
6.36 mi
+892 ft
-892 ft
5 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Mosset (Pyrénées-Orientales)
This year, with its exceptional snowfall, it is possible to tackle routes that were difficult to complete in previous years. There seems to be nearly a metre of snow, which is impressive. To climb up to the pass, we took advantage of a very clear road, with no snow or ice. A very beautiful circular route, a little challenging as you sink in a lot, but very interesting. For the less adventurous, a round trip on the flattest part of the route makes for an easy discovery hike (between the Col de Jau at 1,506 metres and the point (2) at 1,529 metres).
Pic Dourmidou
4.77 mi
+1,332 ft
-1,316 ft
4 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Mosset (Pyrénées-Orientales)
This year, with its exceptional snowfall, allows you to do this route on snowshoes in good conditions. To climb up to the pass, we took advantage of a very clear road, with no snow or ice. A beautiful hike that takes you to the summit of Pic Dourmidou with heavy snowfall, just after 5 to 10 centimetres of fresh snow fell during the night, adding to the thick layer that had fallen in previous days. Beautiful 360° view from the summit before the fog rolled in.
The 5 Senses Trail from the Col de Jau road
4.15 mi
+1,398 ft
-1,378 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Mosset (Pyrénées-Orientales)
A superb, very easy hike that is accessible to everyone and will allow you to appreciate the Mosset communal forest.
Below the Col de Jau, Sentier des 5 Sens
4.19 mi
+1,332 ft
-1,332 ft
4h 39
Moderate
Departure from Mosset (Pyrénées-Orientales)
Inspired by a Visorandonneur hike called "Le Sentier des 5 Sens depuis la route du Col de Jau" (The 5 Senses Trail from the Col de Jau road), the idea of doing it on snowshoes was made possible by the exceptional snowfall of the previous days. There was enough good snow to avoid having to climb up and start from the Col de Jau as we did in other winters. Apart from the track leading from the road to the car park, the entire hike took place in virgin snow, allowing us to see animal tracks in all directions. It was a real treat!
Below the Col Jau, towards the old ski lift
4.26 mi
+1,014 ft
-1,017 ft
4 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Mosset (Pyrénées-Orientales)
Circular hike starting below the Col de Jau at the start of the old ski resort. Except for the track leading from the road to the car park, we were able to complete the entire hike in virgin snow and discover areas marked only by animal tracks in all directions.
La Couillade – Col de l’Hommenet – Pech Pédré from Montfort-sur-Boulzane
9.34 mi
+2,907 ft
-2,910 ft
6h 50
Difficult
Departure from Montfort-sur-Boulzane (Aude)
A marked, steady climb up to La Couillade, then on to the Hommenet viewpoint.
The climb up to Le Pech is then very steep.
Vast landscapes that are still maintained and used for grazing.
On the return journey, a chance to explore the Bois de l’Orri, with its large pastures still in use.
After the telecoms mast, a charming grassy path leads back to the village.
A walk along well-marked paths, forest tracks and a short stretch of track suitable for vehicles.
=> The GPX track may prove useful.
=> Some strange new signposts have appeared and are causing confusion at the junctions.
Gibradou viewpoint – Pla des Estable – Le Caunil
9.16 mi
+2,539 ft
-2,523 ft
6h 25
Moderate
Departure from Salvezines (Aude)
A very beautiful walk with stunning views: Madres – Pérics – Ginèvre – Roc Blanc – Tarbesous – Saint-Barthélémy – Bugarach – Canigou, as well as the three valleys and Puymaurens Castle. Please note: the path runs along the edge of a cliff and should be avoided in strong winds or rainy weather.
Puilaurens Castle
7.40 mi
+1,102 ft
-1,266 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Puilaurens (Aude)
An easy hike, partly through the woods, suitable for families. Most of the hike is on a track. You can visit the castle (check opening times). It is closed in winter.
La Serre des Aiguilles, viewpoint overlooking Puilaurens Castle
3.96 mi
+715 ft
-715 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Puilaurens (Aude)
This short forest hike will take you to the top of a hill with a magnificent view of Puilaurens Castle. It is an interesting addition to a visit to the castle.
Around Saint-Martin-Lys
6.73 mi
+2,175 ft
-2,149 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Martin-Lys (Aude)
A beautiful, shaded hike in the forest of the charming village of Saint-Martin-Lys, at the foot of the River Aude. This route is well worth the detour, with a beautiful viewpoint over the Axat Valley at the start of the trail.
Estanys de Nohèdes
9.20 mi
+3,186 ft
-3,186 ft
7h 00
Difficult
Departure from Nohèdes (Pyrénées-Orientales)
Starting from the village of Nohèdes, the route climbs to three lakes forming part of the Nohèdes Nature Reserve: Estany del Clot, Gorg Estelat and Gorg Nègre. At the foot of the majestic Pic de Madrès, this hike takes you through a magnificent landscape of torrents, lakes, meadows and pine forests where pastoral activity is very much alive, as the ever-present and highly active "patous" are keen to remind hikers.
