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Please note: Observed on Thursday 29 October 2020. A large, recent and permanent road sign clearly indicates that the access track to the Mariailes refuge is closed from the Col de Jou car park.
You should check with Casteil Town Hall for further information.
See the ‘Practical information’ section.
(S) Set off towards the Fontaine de la Perdrix (which you passed the previous day). At the junction, follow the track towards the Pic. The path climbs steadily, reaching Pic Joffre first.
(1) Continue the ascent along a particularly well-marked path to reach the summit of the Pic du Canigou via a final section of tight hairpin bends.
Take in the beautiful view here of the glacier below, the Barbet ridge opposite, and the Roussillon, unless the clouds have not cleared.
(2) Then begin the descent via the chimney located between the orientation table and the cross. Follow the yellow markings.
Please note that the descent is not straightforward, especially if you are carrying a rucksack (make sure to stow your walking poles in your rucksack; it is best to have your hands free for the descent). Much like a very steep flight of stairs, you will need to find your footing and hold on to the rocks a little. There are no difficulties unless the chimney is congested with people coming up the other way.
You’ll then reach a small meadow at Les Plans de Cadi.
(3) Continue on easily from here to reach the Refuge Arago.
(4) Continue due west and shortly afterwards you’ll reach the junction with theGR®®10.
(5) Turn left here and follow the route taken the previous day. You’ll come to the Cady torrent.
(6) Ford the stream, then continue the descent to reach the Collet Vert.
(7) Continue along theGR®® to reach the car park at the Refuge de Mariailles (E).
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