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Guils de Cerdanya walks
The Refuge and the Estany de Malniu
Visorando Member
9.15 mi
+1,506 ft
-1,496 ft
5h 30
Average
Departure from Guils de Cerdanya (Girona)
A beautiful, unspoilt route across the border, starting from the Guils Fontanera Nordic ski resort in southern Catalonia, taking us to the Refuge and then on to the Estany de Malniu.
The Campcardos circular route from the Malniu refuge
6.89 mi
+3,005 ft
-2,989 ft
5h 45
Average
Departure from Meranges (Girona)
This hike, which starts in Spain, will take you to the summit of one of the three “2,900-metre peaks” in the Pyrénées-Orientales: Campcardos or Puig Pedros (2,915 m). It offers contrasting landscapes, ranging from high-altitude plateaus reminiscent of steppes to jagged ridges, ponds and balcony-like paths through beautiful forests of mountain pine. The border runs across the summit of Campcardos, making it the highest point in the province of Girona, ahead of Puigmal d’Err (2,910 m).
Water path in Bolvir
Association / Club / Walk leader
3.22 mi
+240 ft
-246 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Bolvir (Girona)
Classic walking roundtrip through the sorroundings of Bolvir, a village in Baixa Cerdanya, Catalonia.
Mas de Franc - Porté-Puymorens
7.22 mi
+2,395 ft
-2,247 ft
5h 25
Difficult
Departure from Enveitg (Pyrénées-Orientales)
Part of the long (9-day) itinerary around Carlit, hiking from refuge to refuge, based on the Peyrics tour and using various marked trails.
Hamlets of Enveitg
6.30 mi
+1,115 ft
-1,112 ft
3h 50
Average
Departure from Enveitg (Pyrénées-Orientales)
A beautiful, unspoilt getaway that will allow you to discover three hamlets belonging to Enveitg.
Portella Blanca d’Andorra, Pic Negre d’Envalira and Pic d’Engaït
14.57 mi
+4,429 ft
-4,419 ft
10h 35
Very difficult
Departure from Porta (Pyrénées-Orientales)
A hike leading to the French-Spanish-Andorran borders via the Chemin des Bonshommes and the final stage ofthe GR®7. It offers an alternative to the classic ascent of Pic Negre d’Envalira and Pic d’Engaït (from Pas de la Casa, which is shorter) through the magnificent Ribera de Campcardós valley.
La Porteille Blanche d'Andorra
11.09 mi
+3,379 ft
-3,350 ft
8h 00
Difficult
Departure from Porta (Pyrénées-Orientales)
A fairly long and challenging hike leading to the Porteille Blanche d'Andorre tripoint on the French-Spanish-Andorran border.
Throughout the hike, you will follow the legendary Bonshommes trail (GR®107) which runs alongside the wild Campcardos valley.
Around Ur
5.87 mi
+381 ft
-404 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Ur (Pyrénées-Orientales)
This cross-border route will take you to Llivia. Take the opportunity to make a short detour to visit this Spanish enclave.
From the Joaquim Folch i Girona mountain refuge to Latour-de-Carol
12.57 mi
+951 ft
-4,688 ft
6h 35
Difficult
Departure from Meranges (Girona)
The final stage of the route linking Ax-les-Thermes to Latour-de-Carol. A downhill stage through the valley, the return leg – pleasant but a little long – with a risk of getting lost as you approach the villages. You should also bear train timetables in mind.
Santa Maria de Belloc Chapel
3.16 mi
+748 ft
-745 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Dorres (Pyrénées-Orientales)
This route will take you to one of the most beautiful viewpoints in the Pyrénées Orientales, at the Santa Maria de Belloc Chapel, along a path that exudes well-being.
Circular route from Porté-Puymorens station to L’Estany de Font Viva
10.78 mi
+1,385 ft
-1,385 ft
6h 10
Difficult
Departure from Porta (Pyrénées-Orientales)
From the SNCF station to the Estany de Font Viva overlooking the valley. Enjoy a circular walk taking in the village, the forest, a stream, a torrent, the magnificent Étang de la Fontaine Vive and Lac d’el Passet. Make the most of the Carol-Cerdagne valley.
Discover five villages starting from Bourg-Madame
6.17 mi
+374 ft
-384 ft
3h 10
Easy
Departure from Bourg-Madame (Pyrénées-Orientales)
This cross-border route starting from the hamlet of Hix near Bourg Madame allows you to discover Bourg Madame, Osséja, Palau de Cerdagne and two villages in Puigcerda, Spain: Vilallobent and Age. You may even see the Yellow Train, part of the industrial heritage of the Pyrénées Orientales, during this trip.
The Chapel of Saint-Martin d’Angoustrine via the Nartigues Shelter
6.22 mi
+1,299 ft
-1,270 ft
4h 00
Average
Departure from Angoustrine-Villeneuve-des-Escaldes (Pyrénées-Orientales)
A tour of part of the Saint-Martin valley starting from Angoustrine
Porté Puymorens - Refuge des Bésines
10.33 mi
+3,419 ft
-1,919 ft
7h 45
Difficult
Departure from Porté-Puymorens (Pyrénées-Orientales)
It is part of the long (9-day) itinerary around the Carlit, travelling from refuge to refuge, based on the Peyrics tour and using various marked trails.
Font Viva lake
3.19 mi
+673 ft
-656 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Porté-Puymorens (Pyrénées-Orientales)
The village of Portè is a well-known holiday destination in the Alta Cerdanya. Many routes are available in its surroundings, hiking the mountains or connecting the nearby lakes. This is probably the most classical one, visiting the Font Viva lake, under the shadows of the Carlit peak (2921 m.). There, you may find many water sources and falls, pines and flowers, wild and domestic animals.
Font Vive circular route to Étang de Lanoux
7.50 mi
+1,670 ft
-1,663 ft
4h 55
Average
Departure from Porté-Puymorens (Pyrénées-Orientales)
A lovely hike of moderate difficulty. Stunning views of the surrounding mountains, particularly along the section of the GR®7, which is a flat, balcony-like path on the flank of the Puig de Font Vive. The Étang de Lanoux is the ideal spot for a midday break and a picnic.
Font Vive pond
3.25 mi
+663 ft
-673 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Porté-Puymorens (Pyrénées-Orientales)
A lovely little loop along the stream and through the forest.
From Pas de la Case to the Joaquim Folch i Girona Refuge
8.68 mi
+4,058 ft
-3,114 ft
7h 30
Difficult
Departure from Porta (Pyrénées-Orientales)
The fourth stage of the route linking Ax-les-Thermes to Latour-de-Carol. A beautiful high-mountain stage with no significant difficulties but featuring some elevation gain.
This stage sets off from Pas de la Case, followed by two small passes and then, a little further down, the Portella Blanca – the ‘white gate’ – which opens onto the descent into the Engaït valley before a final pass. It ends with the descent to the Jhaquim Floch i Girona refuge, which is in poor condition but offers a safe shelter.