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Go to Sorède, follow "la Vallée Heureuse", pass the animal park, cross a bridge over the Ribera de Suareda, continue uphill, and look for a parking area with a separate traffic direction (2). Cross the green road bridge over the Ribera de Sureda (Sorède river), continue for about 60 metres and park after the bend (small square).
(S/E) Parking area (190 m), on Rue dels Castaneyrs or Rue de la Farga. Continue uphill along the road (Rue de la Farga). Keep left for 50 m.
Yellow markings
When you reach the directional signs and the flood warning on the left (1).
Turn left between the houses. Cross the ford. Continue towards the concrete footbridge. In case of flooding, see (2) in practical information.
(1) Fork (200 m). Directional signpost. Go up to the right into the forest. Cross the first stream. Continue climbing.
(2) Fork (240 m). Turn right. Cross two streams.
Caution: From this point onwards, you will need to cross rivers and streams without footbridges.
Cross the Ribera del Tallat d'en Bac (300 m), a stream, and the Còrrec del Cortal de Maig (440 m).
Continue climbing. Pass the altitude (485 m). The route now heads generally south.
(3)Caution: (observed on 2 August 2021), at around 500 m, do not climb to the left via a clearly visible mountain bike trail.
Continue straight ahead, then cross two streams, the Còrrec de la Tassió and another stream. The path is in very poor condition (observed on 2 August 2021).
N.B. The path now crosses from one bank to the other; see practical information.
Pass the altitude 610. Look out for the cairns on either side of the stream and make sure you find the old yellow markings.
(4) Fork (690 m). Take the left fork. The path overlooks the Còrrec de la Tassió, staying on the left bank. Pass under an old scrap metal trestle and next to some old ruined huts (elevation 742).
(5) Cross the stream at around 750 m. The path climbs steeply, winding several times, heading south-west. Stay on the right bank of the Còrrec de la Tassió as you climb through this beautiful beech forest. You will come out onto a track.
(6) Track and path junction (920 m). Continue straight ahead towards the Fontaine de l'Orri. Climb up through the woods to the south-east. You will see a square wooden post marking the Collada de l'Orri and the GR®10 red and white markings.
Red and whiteGR®10markings
(7) Collada de l'Orri: an ideal spot for a break. A new fence separates France from Spain.
On the right, to the north-west, is the Tanyareda refuge before Puig Neulos, clearly visible with its relay antennas.
Follow the GR®10 and its red and white markings to the left, with the fence on your right.
Much further on, descend slightly towards a track on the left. There are French and Spanish signposts (1025 m) at this pass.
(8) At Coll de l'Estaca, head slightly to the right into the forest on the GR®10, marked in red and white. Climb up, going around Puig de Pradets on your right. After a wide circular loop, you will arrive at Coll dels Emigrants. Continue to the left for 150 m.
Yellow markings
(9) Fork (1140 m). Leave the red and white markings. There is a new signpost.
On your right, Puig dels Quatre Termes is very easily accessible via a return trip. Exceptional views of the Mediterranean beaches and distant peaks.
Turn left towards Coll dels Tres Faigs (Three Beech Trees Pass), descending into the woods, heading north-northeast. Follow the cairns and old yellow markings, descending for 200 m with the fence on your right.
Fork (1080 m). Continue straight ahead towards an open area. Directional post. Do not descend towards La Vall. Follow Coll dels Tres Faigs (three beeches).
(10) Crossroads of tracks and paths (altitude 1041). Three new directional posts spaced apart.
Head opposite, north-east, towards Coll de l'Aranyó. Follow the old yellow markings. The path then heads due north. Pay attention to the cairns and yellow markings.
You will arrive in an open area overgrown with ferns.
(11) Coll de l'Aranyó (altitude 899). The area is sometimes cluttered. The path is still visible as it climbs steeply northwards. Then follow the ridge line. Pass the altitude 934. You will find a very good, clearly visible path. Scattered yellow markings and numerous cairns.
Superb panorama: the Canigou massif on the left and the coastline on the right.
The path then descends continuously through the forest. Pass the altitude 875. You will arrive in a confusing area of the forest.
Caution: find this fork (altitude 686). There is a recent signpost at this location.
(12) Turn left, heading south, onto a path that descends steeply in hairpin bends for 250 m. Follow the cairns and the old yellow markings.
(13) Fork (610 m). Signpost indicating La Farga and Font dels Miracle, which is easily accessible.
Turn right, heading north-west. Descend a few hairpin bends, then the path remains flat for 300 m.
(14) Fork (altitude 560 m). Turn left. There is a signpost. The path remains flat for 500 m. The path then descends. Pass near the point marked 461. The path heads due west. Descend several hairpin bends. Cross a stream (altitude 370 m). Continue to follow the old yellow markings. Cross another stream (altitude 355 m).
(15) Fork in the path. Point marked 346. Directional signpost. Turn right. The path heads due north. Cross another stream (altitude 275 m). Continue for 250 m.
(16) Do not stay on the flat and do not cross the Correc de l'Espinàs where there is a marker No. 15.
Turn left heading due west, descending steeply down a ravined path.
Follow the yellow markings carefully. The path climbs slightly to the left, overlooking the Ribera de Sureda. Then descend via a passage equipped with wooden logs to finally cross the concrete footbridge.
(1) Turn right, cross the ford, reach the path and turn right to return to the car park (S/E).
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