Pic Dels Moros

This is an easy hike offering magnificent views of the Cerdagne plateau, the Carlit massif, the Pérics, the Cambre d'Aze, the Puigmal and the Sierra Del Caddi in Spain.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 12.53 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 4h 25 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 280 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 287 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 2,135 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 1,991 m

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Description of the walk

Access: take the Font-Romeu cross-country ski trail, pass the Airelles car park and continue towards the Calme area. Park in the car park on the left of the road before you reach the Calme.

(S/E) From the car park, take the wide path across the field (west) to join the track coming from La Calme.

(1) At the intersection, turn left and cross the cattle grid. Follow the trail for a while as it descends slightly, passing through a wooded area and then more pastures where you may encounter a few herds of cows.

(2) The path splits in two. Take the right-hand track towards the Refuge de la Calme. The track climbs steeply before entering the forest.

(3) When you reach a new intersection from which you can see Pic Dels Moros, take the left track that descends slightly. The return loop will take you back along the right-hand path. At the bottom, the track climbs back up in hairpin bends, crossing another area of pastureland where you may encounter a few herds of cows.

(4) At the crossroads (elevation 2,094 m), turn left and follow several switchbacks to reach the summit of Pic dels Moros.

(5) Enjoy the magnificent 360° view, then descend to the previous crossroads.

(4) Take the path on the left through the fields. Follow this path straight ahead.

(6) At the end, turn right and follow the meadow. The path climbs, then crosses a forest and arrives at the Refuge de la Calme.

(7) At the refuge, take the path on the right.

(3) Continue straight ahead and retrace your steps to return to the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 2,031 m - Car park
  2. 1 : km 0.15 - alt. 2,031 m - On the left, there is a cattle grid
  3. 2 : km 1.36 - alt. 1,993 m - Intersection, on the right
  4. 3 : km 3.18 - alt. 2,088 m - Intersection, left track
  5. 4 : km 4.99 - alt. 2,092 m - Crossroads
  6. 5 : km 5.71 - alt. 2,134 m - Pic dels Moros
  7. 6 : km 7.06 - alt. 2,061 m - Intersection, on the right
  8. 7 : km 8.99 - alt. 2,107 m - On the right - Refuge de la Calma (2105m)
  9. S/E : km 12.53 - alt. 2,031 m - Car park

Notes

The path is wide and well marked throughout. Signposts are located at each intersection.

Reviews and comments

4.7 / 5
Based on 31 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.7 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.8 / 5
Route interest
4.5 / 5
SAGAU
SAGAU

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 18, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

...very pretty loop, but beware of fog on this high plateau. The markings are very discreet

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Bouba40
Bouba40

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

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

Perfect for a family outing.

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Marc40
Marc40

Overall rating : 4.5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 15, 2025
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

An easy and pleasant hike. Beautiful views of Cerdagne, Carlit and Peyric. I recommend stopping for lunch at the Calme refuge.

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DomDom60
DomDom60

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

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

Perfect for a short family outing or a moderate hike between two longer trips.

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Nicole46
Nicole46

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 23, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Magnificent, easy hike with 360° views
We still had a little snow on Carlit and Canigou!

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Christian DUVIC
Christian DUVIC

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 24, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful, easy hike that can be enjoyed by the whole family in a day, with a 360° view from the summit of Pic dels Moros overlooking Canigou and Carlit.

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jerfa84
jerfa84

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 27, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

An easy hike with beautiful scenery.

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Sisous
Sisous

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 24, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

More of a stroll than a hike, perfect for families with children!
Not particularly interesting for experienced hikers.
Nevertheless, the highest point offers a beautiful view of our lovely Catalan mountains.

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Lionel7126
Lionel7126

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 12, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Easy and pleasant hike. Beautiful 360° view from the peak.

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Marc 31200
Marc 31200

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 06, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Please note that in winter, the suggested route is on cross-country ski trails... and you will be reprimanded if you are on foot or snowshoes

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caouec
caouec

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

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

given the time of year, the circuit is not very busy except for a few mushroom pickers
excellent 360° panorama
the route can be done in the opposite direction to the description in the guidebook without any problems

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danielfr40
danielfr40

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 13, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant, easy walk
The peak is a promontory on a hill with the usual view of the Cerdagne on one side and the Carlit mountain range on the other, which I really like.
Point 2 is in a wide, gently sloping hairpin bend that is well signposted. A shortcut with a gentle slope at the previous hairpin bend saves more than 1 km on the route. It is clearly marked with a yellow cross at its entrances
Thanks for the walk

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visorandofredo
visorandofredo

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 08, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

An easy hike offering fantastic views from the summit!

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l'indienne
l'indienne

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 03, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Nice hike with a beautiful view

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courbessac
courbessac

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 14, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk to start our stay. Easy to do and well signposted. A bit crowded towards the end.

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