Pic dels Set Homes in two days

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The first half-day involves climbing to the Mariailles refuge via theGR®10andGR®36.
An overnight stay at this refuge offers the opportunity for numerous day hikes.
The second day, which is more challenging, involves climbing to the Pic dels Set Homes via the Refuge du Pla Guillem.
The return journey will follow the shortest route via old tracks and beautiful paths.

Details

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    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 12.97 mi
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    Average duration: 2 days 
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    Difficulty: Difficult
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    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 5,213 ft
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    Descent: - 5,200 ft
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    Highest point: 8,698 ft
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    Lowest point: 3,688 ft

Photos

Rhododendrons en fleur
El Canigó
La Crête vers le Puig Roja
Le Pla Guillem

Stages of the route

This route needs several days, find the details below:

  1. S
    Montée à Mariailles depuis le Coll de Jou

    Ascent to Mariailles from the Coll de Jou

    ↔2.49 mi ↗1,864 ft ↘39 ft
    First half-day stage to climb up to the Mariailles Refuge. Parking is mandatory at Coll de Jou. A lovely climb via theGR®10andGR®36with stunning views of the sheer drops and cliffs of the Gorge de Cady. The comfortable refuge is situated in a large open space with beautiful views.
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  2. E
    Le Pic des Sept Hommes depuis le Refuge de Mariailles

    The Pic des Sept Hommes as seen from the Mariailles Refuge

    ↔10.47 mi ↗3,317 ft ↘5,161 ft
    A second challenging day’s hiking in the mountains to the Pic dels Set Homes or Pic des Sept Hommes. Set off early as the ascent from Pla Guillem is in open country. This walk passes through a sensitive area subject to specific regulations.
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Notes

There are plenty of scenic viewpoints along this walk.

This is a mountainous area. You will need: warm clothing and rain gear, water, a snack, a GPX track, route description, map, GPS or the Visorando app, a camera, good walking boots and a walking stick.
Mariailles staffed mountain hut. Remember to bring a fitted sheet. Cheques or cash only; no credit cards.
Mariailles Forest Refuge – free access. Pla Guillem Refuge – free access. Please respect these places, which are essential in bad weather and vital in winter. Thank you.
Water available at both Mariailles huts. Otherwise, bring a filter flask or water purification tablets.

A hike with no particular difficulties. The climb to the summit of Pic dels Set Homes is, however, very steep.
Mid-June 2022: refuges, paths, signposting and directional posts in very good condition.

This route passes through multiple protected areas, which may be subject to special regulations:

Worth a visit

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.

Reviews and comments

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marc24
marc24

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 30, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

PLEASE NOTE... By the end of July, almost all the springs had already run dry... On the way back, from the Plat Guilhem mountain hut, we didn’t have any water...

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