The Roque Coucoulère loop via the Sant-Guillem refuge

Hello Sabine Peyrou

On the way down, I followed the GRP trail after the Corre del Rossinyol. I didn't see a fork to the left at the Corre as shown on the Visorando trail. But I may have been distracted

Don't worry, the route suggested didn't correspond to reality.
The route has been updated. I checked with the many routes I have for this area!

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Date of your route : Jul 25, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

I already knew part of the route up to the fork on the right towards Cabane Vieille at the top of the valley, and the descent from Roc Cuculera towards Saint Guillem. The climb between the Coumelade crossing and the fork is tough and not easy to find. The path sometimes disappears into the broom and requires a bit of attention. There are occasional yellow markings and cairns. The fork is well marked with cairns next to an isolated pine tree and the path is visible. At Cabane Vieille, there are no signs to indicate the direction, but it is straight ahead across the meadow. On the descent, I followed the GRP route after the Correc del Rossinyol. I didn't see a fork to the left at the Correc as shown on the Visorando map. But I may have been distracted. I saw some chamois between La Llau and Saint Guillem... but I was there early and alone.
It was a beautiful hike and Sant Guillem is very pretty.
Sabine

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Date of your route : Sep 01, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A track provides access to the Sant Guillem chapel outside the period from 1 July to 31 August.
The track is accessible for 4x4s and SUVs in complete safety.
This makes the hike more accessible by reducing the duration to less than 6 hours and the elevation gain to approximately 600 metres (instead of 1,000 metres).
At Cabane Vieille, there is a table where you can enjoy a picnic in comfort while admiring the magnificent scenery.
After the old hut, head towards the rock (no signposts); the trail is then visible slightly to the left between the broom bushes, staying on the "meadow". The yellow signposts reappear a few dozen metres further on.

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Date of your route : Jul 11, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

At No. 4, take the path on the right. The tree with the cross is no longer there and it is difficult to follow the path in the gully. Otherwise, it is a superb hike with superb views and superb shady forests.

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Date of your route : Jul 13, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Very pleasant trail, beautiful woodland.
Informative too (arboretum) with refreshments available (refuge). The time estimate in the description is accurate.
In short, a *** trail that lives up to its reputation.
Thank you for everything.

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Date of your route : Nov 02, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

at point 4, there is no cross on the tree
as for the barrier, it is the one 500 metres away, not the one on the left-hand path

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