Séquières plateau from the Col des Auzines

A surprising and pleasant hike on the Séquières Plateau, a former mixed farming area. See the highest point of the plateau, the medieval village of Séquières (its name could be translated as "the high rock") with its restored and inhabited sheepfolds, its castle (12th century), or rather a fortified house, with two strange pillars over 12 metres high nicknamed "les demoiselles" (the young ladies). Visit the ruins of the Romanesque church of Saint-Vincent (12th century). An easy hike.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 14.29 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 4h 50 
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    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 276 m
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    Descent: - 272 m

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    Highest point: 857 m
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    Lowest point: 598 m

Description of the walk

From the centre of Ille-sur-Têt, take the D2 towards Montalba-le-Château, then Trévillach and the Col des Auzines. Park in the car park.

(S/E) Descend carefully along the D2 (bends), cross the road and take the dirt track on the left. Follow this to the Cortal Bascou crossroads.

(1) Continue on the left track until you reach the road.

(2) Turn left, then immediately right onto the dirt track and follow it to its end at Roc del Gotier.

(3) Go up the track on the right to the pass.

(4) Turn left and continue to the summit of Roc de Curet.

(5) Continue straight on towards Coll de Guers (822 m).

(6) Descend the track on the right through the forest until you reach a crossroads.

(7) Continue on the track opposite until you reach the shelter.

(8) Follow the track on the right until you reach the crossroads.

(9) Continue straight ahead until you reach the Séquières plateau. Leave the path on the left to reach a fork.

(10) Leave the track and take the path on the left through the vegetation, which leads to a tarmac road.

(11) Follow this road to the left until it ends.

(12) Take the path in the meadow on the right that climbs towards the ruins of the chapel.

(13) On your right is the fortified house. After this, the path begins to descend towards the track.

(14) Turn left and follow the track to a three-way junction located about a hundred metres before a few isolated houses.

(15) Keep to the right to return to the crossroads you passed on the way up.

(1) Turn left and follow the track you took on the way up in the opposite direction to Col des Auzines (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 603 m - Col des Auzines (603m)
  2. 1 : km 1.99 - alt. 623 m - Cortal Bascou
  3. 2 : km 2.41 - alt. 648 m - Road
  4. 3 : km 4.22 - alt. 753 m - Roc del Gotier
  5. 4 : km 4.56 - alt. 795 m - Col
  6. 5 : km 5.22 - alt. 852 m - Roc de Curet
  7. 6 : km 5.95 - alt. 822 m - Coll de Guers - Coll de Guers (822 m)
  8. 7 : km 6.52 - alt. 782 m - Junction
  9. 8 : km 7.23 - alt. 740 m - Le Débat - shelter
  10. 9 : km 8.95 - alt. 697 m - At the crossroads, go straight ahead.
  11. 10 : km 9.71 - alt. 650 m - Fork, path on the left
  12. 11 : km 10.09 - alt. 640 m - Tarmac road from Séquières
  13. 12 : km 10.56 - alt. 652 m - Terminus, Séquières
  14. 13 : km 10.91 - alt. 662 m - Chapel and fortified house
  15. 14 : km 11.32 - alt. 638 m - Track
  16. 15 : km 12.06 - alt. 622 m - Three-way junction
  17. S/E : km 14.29 - alt. 603 m - Col des Auzines (603m)

Notes

At (9), there is a shelter called "Le Débat".
From (12) to (1): village of Séquières. Water sources can be found.
Hike with old and sparse markings, very easy to follow with the Visorando app.

Worth a visit

(6) From the Coll de Guers, there is a viewpoint over the Têt plain and Canigou.
(13) In the village of Séquières, several restored and functional wells, old sheepfolds that have been renovated and are now inhabited. The ruins of the Romanesque chapel of Saint-Vincent and the fortified house.

Reviews and comments

4.4 / 5
Based on 10 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.3 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.3 / 5
Route interest
4.6 / 5
Isadu
Isadu

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 27, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely, varied walk (plateaus, ruins, viewpoints, etc.), easy. Unique for the region.

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Emilie66
Emilie66
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Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

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

No particular difficulties on this hike.
It is a beautiful circular loop without too much elevation gain.
Magnificent view of Canigou.
The description is very detailed and was very useful to me in addition to the GPS track, as there are few markings.
The hike takes place on wide paths and tracks. Not for those who prefer narrow trails...
But it was still very good, and I think I'll do it again when the weather is clearer so I can enjoy the view.

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martine cls
martine cls
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Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 11, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful hike, done for the second time with other people who enjoyed it just as much as the first time...
An unexpected landscape for the Fenouillèdes region, with magnificent views of Canigou and Campoussy.
Easy and enjoyable.

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sosomamie66
sosomamie66

Overall rating : 3.3 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 18, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Nice hike, but thank goodness for GPS because there weren't many markers.

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martine cls
martine cls

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 28, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant walk in an unusual Fenouillèdes with beautiful views of the Pyrenees and Canigou.

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VALMON G
VALMON G

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 08, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Easy hike. Beautiful view of Canigou and the Pyrenees. Avoid in hot weather.

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VERO LA CATALANE
VERO LA CATALANE

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 18, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant walk, not difficult.
We were accompanied by a 10-year-old child who found it easy.
The church and fortified house are very interesting!
For lunch, stop at a place called "Le Débat", where there is shade and rocks to sit on.

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Coquyette
Coquyette

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 18, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very beautiful views, beautiful heritage. Interesting hike.

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Patashkouink!
Patashkouink!

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 06, 2024
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful hike on a magnificent windless day. It is indeed best not to venture out on this trail in very hot weather. We followed the suggested direction of the hike, but it would be interesting to return and do the route in the opposite direction to see the panorama to the east again. This route deserves to be marked.

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sim4814
sim4814

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 05, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

The low number of visitors can be explained by the season. Avoid hiking in the height of summer if you dislike the heat. Exceptional views of the Pyrenees mountain range.

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