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From Perpignan, take the D66 dual carriageway to Ille-sur-Têt, then the dual carriageway to Villefranche-de-Conflent. After the western exit of this beautiful fortified village and before the Sant Andreu bridge, turn left onto the D6 towards Sahorre and then Py. The narrow, winding road leads to the Col de Mantet (or Coll de Mentet in Catalan). Park on the right-hand side next to a cattle enclosure.
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(S/E) Cross the road and take the track that climbs gently south-southeast. The thick layer of snow has almost completely covered the barrier and the sign prohibiting access, as well as our tracks from the previous week. Continue along this clearly visible track, proceeding past a Canadian gate that barely protrudes from the snow. The route continues gently along the track to the next point amidst the pine and birch trees covered in fresh snow.
(1) Leave the track and climb to the right where the slope is less steep than on the previous section of the route. Make the ascent in wide turns. Follow the Visorando GPS track closely to reach the next point. The climb is made difficult by the sometimes substantial snow drifts, but the traverse through the woods offers an exceptional adventure.
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(2) Arrive at Pla Segalà. Find the marked trail (PR® in yellow) which will take us down to Col De Mantet. The markings are not always easy to spot on the trees, so you must be careful not to lose your way, especially as there are no longer any tracks. The signpost indicating Pla Segalà is barely visible above the snow (elevation 2205m).
(S/E) The final stretch through the undergrowth is only lightly covered with snow in places, but you can reach Col de Mantet on snowshoes, where you’ll find the car park.
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