The Cami de Nuria Refuge

A beautiful excursion in the hills above the village of Err in Cerdagne, taking the Nuria trail with the Cami de Nuria refuge as your destination.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 11.12 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 4h 35 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 499 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 499 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 1,862 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 1,363 m

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Description of the walk

Park at Place del Cadi, where you will find the Church of Saint-Genis, a listed historical monument.

(S/E) From Place del Cadi, depending on your position, head towards Cami de Vedrignans. Here, depending on the route, head south-east, join theGR®36and turn left. Continue to an intersection.

(1) Leave theGR®36, which branches off to the left, and take the track on the right towards Roc de Carbanet.

(2) At the next intersection, leave the track that branches off to the right and continue on the track to the left.
Stay on this long track, which climbs gradually and then winds its way up a series of hairpin bends. You will reach an area where a path branches off opposite: ignore it and stay on the track until you reach a junction of tracks at the second hairpin bend.

(3) Continue on the track to the right towards Carbanet, follow four hairpin bends before reaching a flat area where there is a crossroads.

(4) Take great care on this section and be vigilant as the yellow markings are almost non-existent. Head right (west) onto a barely marked path where there are cairns. Walk for about 100 metres, then turn 180° to the left, following the cairns. Look carefully: there is a yellow marker on a stone. Continue along the path, using the fence below as a guide to the refuge.

(5) Take advantage of this beautiful spot to rest for a while, then head south to find a forest track. Stay on this track, follow eight hairpin bends, then continue straight ahead until you reach a Y-shaped intersection.

(6) Ignore the track that branches off to the right and keep left to reach the village of Err via Cami de Nuria. Continue to a five-way crossroads.

(7) Continue straight ahead to reach the church and the Place del Cadi (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 1,363 m - Place del Cadi
  2. 1 : km 1.03 - alt. 1,401 m - Abandoned GR36/GRP Cerdagne
  3. 2 : km 1.24 - alt. 1,419 m - Intersection of tracks
  4. 3 : km 4.25 - alt. 1,724 m - Lacet - intersection of tracks
  5. 4 : km 5.88 - alt. 1,862 m - Abandoned track
  6. 5 : km 6.75 - alt. 1,760 m - Refuge ou Refugi Cami de Nuria
  7. 6 : km 9.89 - alt. 1,446 m - Intersection of tracks
  8. 7 : km 10.63 - alt. 1,383 m - Err - crossroads, straight ahead
  9. S/E : km 11.12 - alt. 1,363 m - Place del Cadi

Notes

Be careful between (4) and (5) as the yellow markings are difficult to see and almost non-existent (use the fence to help you).

You can watch a video of this hike at the following link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8zbGGXo4...

Picnic area at the refuge, with a fountain.

Worth a visit

Err water park during the summer.

The hot springs of Llo.

The Cerdagne Museum in Sainte-Léocadie.

The Enclave of Llivia.

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

4.4 / 5
Based on 8 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.4 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.4 / 5
Route interest
4.3 / 5
Alain ROUDIER
Alain ROUDIER

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 12, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

The first part is in the woods with a gradual climb
Don't hesitate to add the climb on the left when you leave the woods. It's a steady climb of about 15 minutes, but it will allow you to make a loop on a trail with superb views that will take you back to the Nuria refuge
Hike takes 3 hours

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Scalp66
Scalp66

Overall rating : 3 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 28, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

A somewhat monotonous hike, the climb through the forest is slippery.
The route to the refuge is difficult to follow; it might be possible to bypass it by climbing a little higher to find the refuge. The descent is through cows on a long, monotonous track.

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ciscou
ciscou

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 15, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Well-organised circular loop with arrival at the refuge for lunch break. This allows you to set off again on the return descent. Beautiful view from the refuge.

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raymondos57
raymondos57

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 29, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Completed on 28/04 in foggy and snowy conditions, but once at the summit, there was a magnificent view of Puigmal.
Very beautiful trail
Thank you

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kangourou
kangourou

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 22, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

The Carbanet rock was inscribed on a stone. The safety instructions given in the hike description ensured that we did not miss it!

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michel schmitt
michel schmitt

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 23, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A beautiful ride, mostly on forest roads. The tricky part is the exit from the forest road onto the mountain pasture before Roc Carbanet. I missed it, but if you follow the forest road to the mountain pasture, you'll find the path again. The key is to realise that you've arrived at Roc Carbanet.

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ralphlauren73
ralphlauren73

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 17, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : Not used / Not applicable
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Beautiful views. The section after Carbanet Rock (15 minutes) through the grass on the mountainside is not the most exciting, but the hike offers beautiful views and an easy path.

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Jean-Bernard
Jean-Bernard

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 27, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Great walk, short route with some beautiful sections on the hills. A picnic stop at the refuge might be welcome.
Thank you.

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