Lamanère – Baget via the Col de Malrems

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This hike, which follows theGR®83, takes you from the southernmost village in France to a small, typically Spanish village that has been fully restored, via the Col de Malrems.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 10.39 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 7h 45 
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    Difficulty: Difficult
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 3,438 ft
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    Descent: - 3,438 ft
  • ▲
    Highest point: 3,717 ft
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    Lowest point: 1,742 ft
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Sant Cristòfol Church in Beget

Description of the walk

Route fully signposted in red and white:GR® 83 Camí del Nord or del Canigó (Northern Route or Canigó Route).

(S) Take the tarmac road that crosses Lamanère. Cross the first bridge and continue along the road to the second bridge. Cross this bridge, follow the tarmac road to the left and then take a small path parallel to the road, marked in red and white.

(1) Cross the tarmac road and head straight ahead. Follow the path on the left bank of the Col de Malrems stream, reach the hamlet of Al Sola and continue on the left bank to reach the Col de Malrems.

(2) Cross the boundary (electric fence) and head back down towards a large rock on the left-hand side of the valley. You will reach the vicinity of the Bocabartella stream.

(3) Follow the markings along the hillside on a narrow path, then a dirt track. Join the tarmac road at the Col de Golofreu.

(4) Cross the road and head straight ahead (signpost), continuing to follow the red and white markings ofthe GR®83. Descend towards Beget and, once in the village, take the stony track on the right to explore it.

(5) Follow the same route back to Lamanère and the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 2,566 ft - Car park at Lamanère Town Hall
  2. 1 : mi 0.54 - alt. 2,661 ft - Cross the tarmac road
  3. 2 : mi 2.75 - alt. 3,694 ft - Col de Malrems
  4. 3 : mi 3.11 - alt. 3,386 ft - Bocabartella Torrent
  5. 4 : mi 3.65 - alt. 3,182 ft - Col de Golofreu
  6. 5 : mi 5.18 - alt. 1,788 ft - Beget
  7. S/E : mi 10.39 - alt. 2,566 ft - Car park at Lamanère Town Hall

Notes

Hiking boots recommended. Descent to "Beget" via a narrow stony path which is slippery in wet weather.
It is advisable to set off early. Bring food and water for the journey. Food is available in the village of Béget (restaurant).

Worth a visit

Beautiful view from the Col de Malrems over the Tours de Cabrens and the Pyrenees.
Visit the village of Béget.

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

4.4 / 5
Based on 4 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.5 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.5 / 5
Route interest
4.3 / 5
Jean Louis Le Bellec
Jean Louis Le Bellec

Overall rating : 3.3 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 24, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : Yes

My criticism is the lack of evidence on the Spanish side!

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Villadosia
Villadosia

Overall rating : 5 / 5

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

It’s a lovely hike, and there are indeed some good restaurants on the Spanish side. Of course, you then have to climb back up to the Malrems Pass, and the path is steep. Watch out for the path that branches off to the right below the pass.
5½ to 6 hours for a good walker.

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Maryma
Maryma

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 23, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A lovely walk; a real highlight with the charming village of Beget and its bar-restaurant on the square!
Be careful on the way back up; it’s easy to keep going straight without noticing the path that bends and climbs... There’s no cross to indicate you’re on the wrong track.
Otherwise, it took just 6 hours for the round trip; at a good hiking pace, I’ll grant you. But also thanks to a long stroll through the streets of Beget and a tasty break at Can Jeroni :-))

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HPP43
HPP43

I’m simply planning an alternative route for this autumn, starting from the Col de Malrem, heading north-west along the ridge to the Col de Vernadell, then descending to Rocabruna via the PR 187, with a stop for a bite to eat at the Auberge. The return route follows the Chemin des Meners (1 km to the left on the road to BEGET, then up towards MALREM via the small pass of BOCABARTELLA). See you later to discuss things after the recce.

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Daniel111266
Daniel111266

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 13, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A lovely hike!
Quite a steep climb back up to the Malrems Pass.
Magnificent trails.

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