Between Clara and Taurinya

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A beautiful and easy hike open to all in the Catalan Pyrenees Regional Nature Park, which will allow you to discover the villages of Clara and Taurinya.
The starting point is in the car park opposite the Church of Saint-Martin in Clara.

Details

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 5.10 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 15 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 263 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 255 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 698 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 534 m
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Taurinya
St Martin de Clara Church

Description of the walk

(S/E) From Saint-Martin Church, return to the D35 and turn left onto Rue du Canigou, following the red and yellow markings ofthe GRP® Ronde du Canigó trail. Just after the Taurinya trail on your right, take the path that climbs to the right.

(1) Follow theGRP® to the right until you reach the Clara Pass (Coll de Clarà).

(2) Take the path on the left, parallel to the track, towards Taurinya, still on the GRP®. Turn right after crossing the Llitera River, then left at the intersection. Pass the Church of Saint Fructuosus (listed as a Historic Monument, with a classified bell tower), then turn left. Continue following theGRP® along the D27. You will come to an intersection.

(3) Leave theGRP®, which heads right, and follow theGR® T83 marked in red and white opposite. You are now on the Cami de Las Tarteres. At altitude 626, continue left then straight ahead, south-east, and cross the Llitera River again. Leave the track immediately afterwards and take the path that climbs to the right.
You will reach an intersection a few metres further on.

(4) Leave theGR® T83, which heads to the right, and take the yellow markings opposite, which will lead you to the Col de Jouel (Coll del Joal).

(5) Take the path that descends to the right. You will reach the intersection at the start.

(1) All you have to do now is follow the same route back to finish your hike at (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 534 m - Church
  2. 1 : km 0.42 - alt. 562 m - Intersection
  3. 2 : km 1 - alt. 654 m - Col ou Coll de Clara (654m)
  4. 3 : km 2.33 - alt. 591 m - GRP junction and abandonment
  5. 4 : km 3.1 - alt. 652 m - Abandon GR T83
  6. 5 : km 3.57 - alt. 697 m - Col de Jouel
  7. S/E : km 5.1 - alt. 534 m - Church

Notes

Worth a visit

Saint-Michel de Cuxa Abbey and Les Mines du Salver nearby.
The hamlet of Villerach is worth a visit.

Always be cautious and plan ahead when you're outdoors. Visorando and the author of this route cannot be held responsible for any accidents occurring on this route.

The GR® and PR® markings are the intellectual property of the Fédération Française de Randonnée Pédestre.

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Reviews and comments

4.7 / 5
Based on 6 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.6 / 5
Ease of following the route
5 / 5
Route interest
4.5 / 5
Ricou et Domi
Ricou et Domi

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 12, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Hello,
Nice route.
We did the hike backwards (we're rebels😉).
It took about 1.5 hours.
A very shady and very pleasant route.

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nin23
nin23

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : May 30, 2022
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : Not used / Not applicable
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

I confirm the previous comment, which I unfortunately did not read before setting off on this hike. The footbridge before Taurinya is in danger of collapsing, so the trail is closed. We were therefore directed to take the track that leads from point 2 to point 4 without going through Taurinya. It was still enjoyable.

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Cosmosrando
Cosmosrando

Could not complete the hike via the indicated route, as the first river crossing is via a bridge that is closed due to possible collapse... all red and white markings are indicated with a cross on the markings...

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lallaire
lallaire

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 16, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely, shaded and well-marked walk

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gnegre1
gnegre1

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 22, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

It was a pleasant walk, and there were quite a few chestnuts to pick up along the way.
If you're interested in the region's industrial heritage, you can round off your trip with a visit to the Salver mines in Taurinya (1½ hours), which are signposted along the route.

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VERO LA CATALANE
VERO LA CATALANE

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 24, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very pretty shaded walk
Suitable for young children

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st cirice 46
st cirice 46

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 22, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

One of the highlights of this walk is that it is shaded during the summer. You can swim in the river after Taurinya. Both villages are beautiful. We passed a few people, but it was fine. No problems finding our way. Thank you!

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