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Puig de l'Estella (1782 m) walks
Pic de l'Estelle from Coll Palomeres via the Pinosa mining site
Visorando Member
8.90 mi
+2,802 ft
-2,799 ft
6h 30
Moderate
Departure from La Bastide (Pyrénées-Orientales)
A very beautiful hike with views of the eastern slope of the Canigou Massif and a visit to the Pinosa mining site (a listed historic monument) which bears witness to the work and living conditions of miners in the 19th and 20th centuries. A beautiful 360° panorama at the summit of Pic de l'Estelle over the Corbières to the north, the sea and the Albères to the east, Spain to the south and the slopes of Canigou to the west. The Batère Tower on the descent from the peak is reminiscent of the system of signal towers erected in the Middle Ages, which formed a communication network: at night using fires and during the day using smoke.
Walks near Puig de l'Estella (1782 m)
From the Batère Refuge to the Sant-Guillem Refuge
10.44 mi
+3,346 ft
-3,898 ft
7h 45
Difficult
Departure from Corsavy (Pyrénées-Orientales)
Second stage of the clockwise Tour du Canigou in 8 days.A fairly long hike that starts with a descent.This route follows old paths connecting pastures and valleys.
Pic du Canigou - Los Masos at the Refuge des Cortalets
4.01 mi
+3,825 ft
-157 ft
5h 10
Difficult
Departure from Valmanya (Pyrénées-Orientales)
First stage of this two-day route around Pic du Canigou.
Cortalets – Fillols
5.02 mi
+59 ft
-4,603 ft
2h 20
Moderate
Departure from Taurinya (Pyrénées-Orientales)
The fifth and final stage takes you to the village of Fillols.
From Cortalets to Mariailles via the Barbet ridges and the Moura hut
9.11 mi
+3,209 ft
-4,692 ft
7h 00
Difficult
Departure from Taurinya (Pyrénées-Orientales)
Variation of a mountain stage that is part of theGR®®36.This way of connecting the two refuges allows you to avoid the crowds. The path from the Cabane de Moura to Coll del Cavall Mort is quite challenging.Read practical information in case of bad weather.
Pic du Canigou - From the Cortalets Refuge to Los Masos
9.58 mi
+2,595 ft
-6,257 ft
6h 40
Difficult
Departure from Taurinya (Pyrénées-Orientales)
This is the continuation of the Pic du Canigou - Los Masos hike from the Refuge des Cortalets. It passes through the Crêtes du Barbet, the Portella de Vallmanya, the Brèche Durier, the Pic del Canigó, the Refuge des Cortalets and ends at Los Masos.
Pass through the chimney as the yellow markings have been erased - path closed (not recommended).
See practical information below.
Refuge des Cortalets - Refuge de Mariailles via Canigou
8.50 mi
+2,425 ft
-3,832 ft
6h 00
Difficult
Departure from Taurinya (Pyrénées-Orientales)
This day is devoted to the ascent of Pic du Canigou from the Refuge des Cortalets, and the descent via the chimney to the Refuge Arago, then to Mariailles, the starting point of the hike.
Refuge des Cortalets - Casteil
7.77 mi
+899 ft
-5,292 ft
4h 20
Difficult
Departure from Taurinya (Pyrénées-Orientales)
Third stage of the Three Days at Canigou.
A very pleasant return to the starting point of these three days via old, little-used paths.
This hike is classified as difficult because it involves a 1,650-metre descent, with a steep slope over a little more than two kilometres. Allow at least five hours of walking.
Cortalets - Mas Malet via Prat-Cabrera, La Mouline, Chemin des Muletiers
7.37 mi
+725 ft
-4,970 ft
4h 00
Difficult
Departure from Taurinya (Pyrénées-Orientales)
Second stage of the Mas Malet loop to the Refuge des Cortalets. Return (descent) to Mas Malet via little-used paths, marked with directional posts (as of July 2025).
Allow around 5 hours for the walk. The GPX track may prove very useful in places.Please note: classified as difficult, with a descent of over 1,500 m, but sheltered from the heat and offering beautiful views and refuges.
The only drawback is undoubtedly the climb back up to follow the beautiful Chemin des Muletiers from La Mouline (15). There is an alternative route that avoids this by descending via the track. Another more radical alternative is to descend only via the track from (9) to (E).
Refuge Sant Guillem - Chemin d'els Troncassers - Puig Sarraïns - La Llau
9.33 mi
+1,847 ft
-3,104 ft
5h 55
Moderate
Departure from Le Tech (Pyrénées-Orientales)
Second day of: Two days of discovery at the Sant Guillem Refuge, from the Sant Guillem Refuge.Between (8) and (12), a GPX track is strongly recommended or a very good sense of direction, despite the signposting and cairns being in very good condition. Observed at the end of July 2023.Coll de Serre Vernet via a magnificent balcony path in very good condition. The same applies to Puig dels Sarraïns.Return to the refuge via a beautiful path, then pleasant tracks through the woods.After a break at the refuge, return to the car park at La Llau via the usual route.
Sant Guillem to Prats-de-Mollo via Serre Vernet - Comella - Lloses - Miracle
9.45 mi
+1,775 ft
-3,609 ft
5h 55
Moderate
Departure from Le Tech (Pyrénées-Orientales)
Thissecond stage, almost entirely in the forest, is therefore possible in summer, setting off early.Discovery hike along marked paths, little or not used, requiring a sense of direction and the GPX track. Beautiful places to stop and enjoy the scenery.