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Lac de Matemale walks
Circular walk from Lake Matemale
Visorando Member
6.00 mi
+427 ft
-397 ft
3h 10
Easy
Departure from Matemale (Pyrénées-Orientales)
Discover a pleasant walk suitable for all, combining the mysteries of the Forêt de la Matte with the historic charm of the Tour de Creu, for a chance to immerse yourself in the heart of nature and local heritage.
Walks near Lac de Matemale
Crossing from Balcère to Les Angles
4.84 mi
+489 ft
-755 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Les Angles (Pyrénées-Orientales) (Pyrénées-Orientales)
An easy, two-thirds shaded route suggested by a Year 3 class. Superb views to help children from the countryside discover the mountains: lake, forests.
The Balcons de la Têt and the Yellow Train
6.59 mi
+873 ft
-2,398 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from La Cabanasse (Pyrénées-Orientales)
A climb on the Train Jaune from Fontpédrouse to La Cabanasse, followed by a beautiful, tree-lined descent along the River Têt.A lovely walk, partly through the forest; this is a different route from La Cabanasse to Planès suggested by PO Express, with the chance to find a few porcini mushrooms depending on the season, and to pass under the Gisclard Bridge, a true engineering marvel for its time.
Lac des Bouillouses - Mas de Franc
11.51 mi
+1,509 ft
-2,989 ft
6h 35
Moderate
Departure from Les Angles (Pyrénées-Orientales) (Pyrénées-Orientales)
Part of the long (9-day) itinerary around Carlit, hiking from refuge to refuge, based on the Tour des Pérics and using various marked trails.
Barrage des Bouillouses - Camporells Refuge
7.75 mi
+3,028 ft
-2,241 ft
6h 10
Difficult
Departure from Angoustrine-Villeneuve-des-Escaldes (Pyrénées-Orientales)
Modification on 12 September 2022: addition of the Petit Péric ascent validated on Thursday 8 September 2022.This first stage of the Tour des Pérics is enhanced by beautiful landscapes.It offers a taste of the mountain scenery that will be encountered during these four days.Vehicles must be left in the free car park. See the practical information section*.In summer, you must take a paid shuttle bus to Lac des Bouillouses. See the practical information section **.
Please note: from (8), you must have the GPX track or a very good sense of direction to attempt the ascent of Petit Peric.
From Les Bouillouses to Le Carlit, then on to the Cabane du Rouzet
8.29 mi
+3,248 ft
-2,434 ft
6h 40
Difficult
Departure from Les Angles (Pyrénées-Orientales) (Pyrénées-Orientales)
Le Carlit is the highest peak in the Pyrénées-Orientales at 2,921 m. It’s a site visited by hundreds of people every summer, but generally most are content to do the Bouillouses–Carlit round trip.
This first stage invites you to include this summit and to finish the stage in the area around the Cabane du Rouzet after walking alongside the large Étang de Lanoux.
Classified as difficult due to the ascent of Puig Carlit and its steep descent on the Étang de Lanoux side.
Refuge des Bouillouses – Refuge d’en Beys
11.19 mi
+3,077 ft
-3,219 ft
7h 50
Difficult
Departure from Les Angles (Pyrénées-Orientales) (Pyrénées-Orientales)
The first day of this route amongst the lakes.
It will take you from Les Bouillouses to the En Beys refuge, passing from one valley to another.
Camporells Refuge - En Beys Refuge
6.82 mi
+1,562 ft
-2,490 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Formiguères (Pyrénées-Orientales)
Second stage of the Tour Des Pérics.This stage should only be undertaken in good weather and when there is no fog.Otherwise, you must use the Visorando app or a GPS device to track your route.
⚠️ You are entering the Orlu National Hunting and Wildlife Reserve, where certain regulations must be observed. See practical information.
Camporells Refuge - Lac des Bouillouses via Petit Peric
7.14 mi
+1,503 ft
-2,267 ft
6 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Formiguères (Pyrénées-Orientales)
Part of the long itinerary (9 days) around Carlit, hiking from refuge to refuge, based on the Peyrics tour and using various marked trails.
Thués-Entre-Valls - Carança refuge
5.40 mi
+3,832 ft
-653 ft
5h 50
Moderate
Departure from Thuès-Entre-Valls (Pyrénées-Orientales)
This is the first stage of the Thués - Fillols loop, which takes you up the Carença Gorge to the refuge of the same name.
Thués-Entre-Valls – Fillols Route
34.29 mi
+14,088 ft
-14,383 ft
5 days
Moderate
Departure from Thuès-Entre-Valls (Pyrénées-Orientales)
A 5-day route in the Catalan Pyrenees, offering the chance to explore the stunning Carença Gorges before finishing with an ascent of the Catalan giant: the Canigou.