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From Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, pass through the Gorges de Galamus (D7). At Cubières-sur-Cinoble, turn left (D14) towards Camps-sur-l'Agly. Continue towards Bugarach (D14) and park at the Col de Linas (altitude 667).
(S/E) From the car park at the top, walk down towards the road and, shortly before reaching it, turn right (south-east), following the yellow markings for about 300 metres until you reach a fork in the tracks.
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(1) Continue straight ahead, south-east, until you reach a crossroads.
(2) Turn right, heading south-west, onto a track suitable for vehicles, and arrive at the hamlet of Les Pastressis. Please respect the peace and quiet of the area. Thank you. From there, continue along a tarmac road to the underground drinking water reservoir on the right. Water supply in the ditch. Do not go to La Bastide.
White and red markings forthe GR®®367(Cathar Trail).
(3) Turn right and climb up a track. You will soon reach a fork in the tracks.
(4) Turn left south-east and climb steeply. After a sharp right-hand bend, heading west, the path becomes very steep. Leave the forest and reach a large grazing area. Descend generally south to reach the Col de Péchines at an altitude of 870 m. Directional signpost.
(5) Turn right, heading due west, still on theGR®®367and its markings. Reach the ruins of Campeau, its pond (elevation 797) and its well.
(6) Continue climbing opposite, generally west towards the ruins of the Bergerie de la Couillade.
Directional signpost.
(7) Continue straight ahead, heading due west. After 150 m, the path turns right, heading due north and climbing steeply into the forest.
When you leave the forest, in a fairly open area, you will come to a fork in the path. Directional signpost.
Yellow PR®markings for access to Pech du Bugarach (the GR®36 access markings mentioned on the IGN map are incorrect).
(8) Turn right, climbing steeply up this path, which is marked as very difficult.
Please follow the markings and stay on the recommended path. Thank you. The switchbacks make it much easier to progress, especially as you approach the rocky section.
(9) At an altitude of 960 metres,the path has been modified: turn right onto thePassage Michel, then turn left to rejoin the original trail.
After a challenging climb due to the steep slope and the eroded and badly damaged path, you will arrive at the spot known as La Fenêtre. This is a hole in the rock where many people have their photo taken...
This passage is very tricky. Take extra care if it is wet. Stay as close to the rock face as possible.
(10) After this tricky little passage, continue north-east into a ravine, then along an extremely stony path. Reach a kind of pass and head north-east over this last ridge to reach the summit of Pech de Bugarach (altitude 1230). 360° view. Plenty of sheltered spots for a well-deserved break.
(11) Head due north along a path on the ridge. Very beautiful landscape. The path then turns west to descend into the forest.
Please follow the markings and stay on the recommended path. Thank you.
This descent is very steep and can quickly become difficult and slippery if fog sets in or if there is residual moisture.
(12) Turn left at a large engraved stone.
(13) You will eventually reach a flatter, more open area with a pasture on your left.
Continue right along this very damaged and often muddy cart track (path). In places, parallel paths have been created to avoid the mud. This will take you to the Col du Linas (S/E).
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