From Coll de Creu to Caudiès-de-Conflent (circular)

This long circular hike takes you via Coll del Torn and Caudiès-de-Conflent. The mix of open and wooded sections offers a hike rich in varied landscapes and atmospheres.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 19.50 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 7h 35 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 701 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 701 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 1,898 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 1,496 m

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Description of the walk

The starting point is at Coll de Creu, easily accessible from Matemale. A large car park provides ample parking.

(S/E) Head due south towards Coll del Torn, following the easily identifiable path. After about 500 m, join the forest track.

(1) Continue to the right along this track.

(2) Turn off onto the track on the right to reach the Coll del Torn refuge.

(3) Continue straight ahead. At the junction, leave the cross-country ski trails on your right and take the path directly in front of you.

(4) The path widens; stay on it as you descend into the forest.

(5) Just before the entrance to the village, leave the road and take the signposted path on your left which climbs back up towards the forest.

(6) At the fork, turn right. Continue along this path, which winds its way up a few bends before reaching an open area, then curves to the right and joins the road.

(7) Follow this road downhill: the Rivière de Caudiès on your right is easily accessible if you fancy a dip.

(8) After 200 m, leave the road and take the small path on the left which climbs through the forest towards La Collada.

(9) Continue along this path, which climbs up the valley on your right and joins a track.

(10) Continue along the path to the left.

(11) At Clot d'Avall, leave the track and follow a path on the right which eventually joins the D4.

(12) Cross the road and take the path on the embankment opposite.

(13) Just before reaching the Col du Dragon (Coll del Dragó), turn left up the slope and go through the fence using the designated passage. Follow this path and gradually climb towards the Coll de Creu.

(14) A few metres before reaching the road, turn right into the forest and follow the path through the undergrowth to reach Coll de Creu and the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 1,709 m - Car park
  2. 1 : km 0.38 - alt. 1,745 m - Junction with forest track
  3. 2 : km 1.55 - alt. 1,805 m - Fork, right
  4. 3 : km 4.41 - alt. 1,866 m - Refuge du Coll del Torn (1865m).
  5. 4 : km 5.85 - alt. 1,786 m - Path widening
  6. 5 : km 8.36 - alt. 1,653 m - Entrance to Caudiès-de-Conflent
  7. 6 : km 9.74 - alt. 1,756 m - Junction, turn right
  8. 7 : km 11.91 - alt. 1,595 m - D4f junction
  9. 8 : km 12.09 - alt. 1,584 m - Junction towards the Collada
  10. 9 : km 13.29 - alt. 1,623 m - La Collada
  11. 10 : km 14.07 - alt. 1,496 m - Junction with track
  12. 11 : km 14.77 - alt. 1,580 m - Leave the track, take the path on the right
  13. 12 : km 15.87 - alt. 1,538 m - D4 junction
  14. 13 : km 16.35 - alt. 1,579 m - Junction before the - Col du Dragon (1576m)
  15. 14 : km 19.13 - alt. 1,696 m - D4
  16. S/E : km 19.5 - alt. 1,708 m - Car park - Col ou Coll de Creu (1715m)

Reviews and comments

4.8 / 5
Based on 4 reviews

Reliability of the description
5 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.5 / 5
Route interest
4.8 / 5
bernard coulomb
bernard coulomb

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 27, 2025
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Even for someone who hesitates before embarking on a forest hike, this one is so varied, with its palette of greens ranging from the lightest to the darkest, that it becomes unmissable if you are staying in the area. A beautiful discovery, with its carpets of brownwort, creeping thyme, winged broom, Carthusian pink, and a few rare specimens of the beautiful Montpellier pink and Fuchs' orchid.
No problems following the route with GPX.

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News31
News31

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 03, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely long walk through low mountains, wooded and yet very varied. We found it was only 18.2 km.

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romane_jrt
romane_jrt

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 04, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

We went on this hike at the beginning of August. It’s a superb hike that’s hardly challenging at all. The exact distance varies, as you’ll see along the way: it’s closer to 17.5–18 km than 19.68 km. It took us about 6 hours and 20 minutes to complete. I highly recommend it, especially as it’s very quiet!

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StefLi
StefLi

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 10, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant walk. You don’t really notice the distance or the elevation gain, and it’s impossible to get lost. Beautiful views and plenty of woodland. Thank you

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