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The Puigmal d'Err
Visorando Member
4.92 mi
+2,999 ft
-2,999 ft
4h 50
Difficult
Departure from Err (Pyrénées-Orientales)
A formidable and challenging climb, but still accessible despite the altitude of the summit. Thesecond highest peak in the Eastern Pyrenees offers an exceptional 360° panorama that is well worth the effort!
Puigmal d'Err via Petit Puigmal de Segre
6.05 mi
+3,136 ft
-3,110 ft
5h 30
Difficult
Departure from Err (Pyrénées-Orientales)
A very tough climb to Petit Puigmal de Segre, then a steep final ascent to Puigmal d'Err via a ridge path. The descent after the summit is very challenging
There is a good path along the entire route. The border ridge crossing is beautiful.
I recommend having the GPX track on the app or on a GPS device. Fog and clouds on the day of the reconnaissance.This hike is best attempted from late May until the first snowfall.
From Plat d'Hospitalet to the Mariailles Refuge
13.33 mi
+2,041 ft
-3,025 ft
7h 55
Difficult
Departure from Setcases (Girona)
A beautiful hike between Spain and France from Plat d'Hospitalet to the Mariailles Refuge at the foot of Canigou. The route is varied with splendid views when crossing the mountain passes.
Refuge de la Carença - Mantet
7.47 mi
+2,881 ft
-3,720 ft
5h 55
Moderate
Departure from Fontpédrouse (Pyrénées-Orientales)
Deuxième étape du circuit catalan pour rejoindre le village de Mantet.
Le Cambre d'Aze
5.65 mi
+3,212 ft
-3,202 ft
5h 25
Difficult
Departure from Eyne (Pyrénées-Orientales)
A challenging climb leading to one of the most beautiful panoramas in the Cerdagne region of the Eastern Pyrenees.Please note: the hike is not signposted but the path is well marked (you should still have a basic sense of direction).
Circular in the Cambre d'Aze woods
2.48 mi
+581 ft
-584 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Eyne (Pyrénées-Orientales)
On the northern slopes of Cambre d'Aze, you can enjoy views of Eyne, Font Romeu and Carlit in the background.
Even more enjoyable when it has snowed and the slopes are closed.
A trip to the Espace Cambre d'Aze
4.17 mi
+938 ft
-938 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Eyne (Pyrénées-Orientales)
A pleasant excursion around the Cambre d'Aze massif between the ski resorts of Eyne and Saint-Pierre-dels-Forcats.
Llo Lion Circular Route
4.81 mi
+1,555 ft
-1,539 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Llo (Pyrénées-Orientales)
Apart from an interest in a play on words, we found no trace of the feline along this pretty route, which quickly rises above the village of Llo and allows you to visit Sant Féliu in its chapel. The view over Cerdanya is breathtaking and remains so all the way to the Pla plateau. A forest track on a balcony ensures the return to Port de Llo, from where it is easy to reach the narrow streets of the old village.
Sègre Gorges
3.80 mi
+853 ft
-853 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Llo (Pyrénées-Orientales)
This route will take you deep into the Segre Gorges (a paradise for Via Ferrata climbers) andtake you to the ridges of the Sant Feliu Chapel with its breathtaking views, and, as the icing on the cake, the hot springs at the end of the route.
Pic d'Eyne via the Eyne Valley
11.39 mi
+3,881 ft
-3,881 ft
8h 35
Difficult
Departure from Eyne (Pyrénées-Orientales)
Hike in the Eyne Valley, classified as a national nature reserve. There are many species of flowers (the best time to do this hike is in June when they are in full bloom), as well as animals typical of our mountains such as marmots and chamois.
Access to the Eyne Valley is restricted, and there is an information sign at the start of the hike. Dogs are not allowed.
The trees of Haut Conflent
4.72 mi
+1,066 ft
-1,056 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Pyrénées-Orientales
This is a pleasant, easy hike, mostly through the woods. The trail is dotted with signs identifying the tree species commonly found in Conflent.
Orri de Planès - Étang de Planès
6.49 mi
+2,306 ft
-2,306 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Pyrénées-Orientales
This circular hike is short but involves a significant elevation gain relative to the distance covered. It does not follow any roads and climbs gradually through the Planès Communal Forest, then out into the open along the edge of the Cambre d’Aze to the small Étang de Planès and its small shelter for hikers
The Cami de Nuria Refuge
6.91 mi
+1,637 ft
-1,637 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Err (Pyrénées-Orientales)
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.
The Orri Valley by Planès
10.49 mi
+2,976 ft
-2,963 ft
7h 25
Difficult
Departure from Fontpédrouse (Pyrénées-Orientales)
This is a magnificent hike in the hills above Fontpédrouse (66) and more specifically in Prats-Balaguer (a hamlet of the latter) where you will find a haven of peace from start to finish. You will discover one of the most beautiful valleys in the Pyrénées-Orientales, namely the beautiful Vallée de l'Orri.
Around Saillagouse
6.94 mi
+797 ft
-794 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Saillagouse (Pyrénées-Orientales)
A route allowing you to explore the surroundings of Saillagouse (villages, hamlets, the enclave of Llivia) with a high chance of encountering the Yellow Train.
From La Cabanasse to Planès
5.23 mi
+1,142 ft
-1,148 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from La Cabanasse (Pyrénées-Orientales)
A beautiful getaway around two villages in Haut Conflent with a good chance of seeing the Yellow Train (Industrial Heritage of the Pyrénées Orientales) and the option of taking it from La Cabanasse or Planès.
The Balcons de la Têt and the Yellow Train
6.59 mi
+873 ft
-2,398 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from La Cabanasse (Pyrénées-Orientales)
A climb on the Train Jaune from Fontpédrouse to La Cabanasse, followed by a beautiful, tree-lined descent along the River Têt.A lovely walk, partly through the forest; this is a different route from La Cabanasse to Planès suggested by PO Express, with the chance to find a few porcini mushrooms depending on the season, and to pass under the Gisclard Bridge, a true engineering marvel for its time.
Ovansa Tower
0.86 mi
+164 ft
-167 ft
0h 30
Easy
Departure from Mont-Louis (Pyrénées-Orientales)
A pleasant walk to discover the Ovansa Tower, an iconic site where the location of the Mont-Louis citadel – now a UNESCO World Heritage Site – was decided.
The walk starts at the Mont-Louis Tourist Information Office.
Circular route around Sauto
4.69 mi
+715 ft
-712 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Sauto (Pyrénées-Orientales)
This balcony route, with its many panoramic views, will allow you to discover the little-known village of Sauto and its surroundings.
The Nahuja Pastoral Refuge
8.63 mi
+1,624 ft
-1,617 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Nahuja (Pyrénées-Orientales)
This route will take you deep into the heart of the forests of Nahuja and Osseja, with the Nahuja Pastoral Refuge as your destination.
You will walk approximately 14 km over a duration of 4 hours, with an elevation gain of 500 m. You will encounter three trail markings: the yellowPR®, the red and whiteGR®36, and the red and yellowGRP® Tour de Cerdagne.
Pla de Barrès
4.66 mi
+128 ft
-128 ft
2h 15
Moderate
Departure from Bolquère (Pyrénées-Orientales)
This hike to Pla de Barrès, known as Little Canada, is a lovely circular loop along the La Têt river in the municipality of Bolquère.
Circular Portella de Mantet, del Callau - Mort de l'Escolà from Mantet
12.56 mi
+3,438 ft
-3,425 ft
8h 45
Difficult
Departure from Mantet (Pyrénées-Orientales)
Circular hike from Mantet with the climb to the border and then towards Roc Colom.From Mantet, the climb via theGR®® to the Refuge de l'Almany is not difficult.The only difficulty is the steep climb to Portella de Mantet. Your efforts will be rewarded when you reach the top.Then the path to Pla de Segala is easy and beautiful with magnificent 360° views.The hike may be classified as very difficult by some due to its length and duration.
Roca Colom via Portella de Callau from Mantet
10.30 mi
+3,409 ft
-3,389 ft
7h 40
Difficult
Departure from Mantet (Pyrénées-Orientales)
Another way to climb Roc Colom.A good path leads to Jaça del Callau. Then you have to climb up to Portella del Callau, where a path leads up to Roca Colom. From Mort de l'Escolà, a good cairned path leads down to Coll de Mentet, where the GR® 10 takes you back to the hamlet of Mantet.
The GPX track and a sense of direction are essential.
Mantet – Mariailles
8.35 mi
+3,445 ft
-3,058 ft
6h 50
Moderate
Departure from Mantet (Pyrénées-Orientales)
Day three between Mantet and Mariailles.
Refuge des Fornells and Roca de la Serp
5.14 mi
+761 ft
-758 ft
45 mins
Moderate
Departure from Font-Romeu-Odeillo-Via (Pyrénées-Orientales)
There is a slight climb to the Refuge des Fornells, followed by a lovely descent through the forest, including an off-trail section at the Roca de la Serp.
Pla Segalà from Col de Mantet
4.70 mi
+1,450 ft
-1,450 ft
6 hrs
Difficult
Departure from Mantet (Pyrénées-Orientales)
A lovely circular route starting from the Col de Mantet and passing through Pla Segalà. Apart from a few animal tracks, pristine white snow is guaranteed throughout the route.
Pla Segalà
5.62 mi
+1,864 ft
-1,860 ft
5 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Mantet (Pyrénées-Orientales)
We really enjoyed this round-trip snowshoe hike, made possible by exceptional snow cover and, above all, the fresh snow that had fallen the previous day. Starting via the track makes for an easier start to the hike, allowing you to warm up rather than immediately taking the GR® 177, which climbs quite steeply through the woods. Leaving the track, the path climbs a little further to join the GRP® and begins a slightly steeper ascent to reach Pla Segalà, the day’s destination.
Carançà Gorges - Abri de la Balmère AR (return via the upstream ledge)
7.14 mi
+3,363 ft
-3,363 ft
6h 15
Difficult
Departure from Thuès-Entre-Valls (Pyrénées-Orientales)
In summer, you will be looking for coolness and a few thrills: for you, there is a stream, gorges, undergrowth and a few fun passages on footbridges and monkey bridges (return trip). You can then return via a narrow ledge, which is not recommended for young children, people with poor footwear or those prone to vertigo.
(There is an alternative route via the downstream ledge, which is the most vertiginous).
Pla Segala – Roca Colom – Portella / Rotjà Hut from Coll de Mentet
10.50 mi
+2,917 ft
-2,920 ft
7h 20
Moderate
Departure from Mantet (Pyrénées-Orientales)
A round-trip hike to Roc Colom (2,507 m), the Cabane de Rotjà and the Porteilla de Rotjà (2,377 m). As soon as you reach Pla de Segala (2), the landscape opens up to offer 360° views.This hike should be avoided in bad weather, especially in fog, unless you have the GPX track. Once you emerge from the forest, the route is exposed and open to the elements. Appropriate kit is essential in all seasons. *
La Llagonne State Forest
5.68 mi
+561 ft
-535 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from La Llagonne (Pyrénées-Orientales)
A beautiful, bucolic walk in the Haut Conflent region of the Pyrénées Orientales that will delight young and old alike.
Carança Gorges
11.45 mi
+5,282 ft
-5,282 ft
9h 50
Difficult
Departure from Canaveilles (Pyrénées-Orientales)
A magnificent hike between gorges and mountains. Aerial passages, footbridges and rope bridges are guaranteed on this route. Do not attempt this route in rainy or snowy weather.
Please note: the elevation gain is overestimated by the software. The total elevation gain is 1,100 metres.
Thués-Entre-Valls - Carança refuge
5.40 mi
+3,832 ft
-653 ft
5h 50
Moderate
Departure from Thuès-Entre-Valls (Pyrénées-Orientales)
This is the first stage of the Thués - Fillols loop, which takes you up the Carença Gorge to the refuge of the same name.
Thués-Entre-Valls – Fillols Route
34.29 mi
+14,088 ft
-14,383 ft
5 days
Moderate
Departure from Thuès-Entre-Valls (Pyrénées-Orientales)
A 5-day route in the Catalan Pyrenees, offering the chance to explore the stunning Carença Gorges before finishing with an ascent of the Catalan giant: the Canigou.
The Carança Gorges loop
3.22 mi
+2,031 ft
-2,028 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Canaveilles (Pyrénées-Orientales)
A lovely, short and very scenic route through the Carança Gorges. This walk offers multiple options up to the suspension footbridge, meaning you can do a circular route (and return to the starting point or switch to the other bank) at several points.Moderator’s note: some people have got lost on this hike; see reviews
The Carança Gorges in two days
18.92 mi
+5,935 ft
-5,906 ft
2 days
Difficult
Departure from Canaveilles (Pyrénées-Orientales)
Nestled in the heart of the Eastern Pyrenees, the Carançà Gorges offer an unforgettable adventure for hiking enthusiasts. This two-day route will take you through spectacular landscapes, suspended footbridges over the rushing torrent, vertiginous cornices and dense forests. On the first day, you will climb up the gorge to the Ras de la Carança refuge, before continuing on to the Estany de Carançà for a high-altitude bivouac. The next day, you will descend via a loop route through the heights, offering breathtaking views of the valley. A total immersion in unspoilt wilderness awaits you.
The Mackintosh Trail from La Llagonne to Fetges
6.05 mi
+863 ft
-863 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from La Llagonne (Pyrénées-Orientales)
Accessible to all, this trail offers the chance to discover several murals installed along the way, inspired by the landscapes that Charles Rennie Mackintosh immortalised during his time in the Pyrénées-Orientales. The route crosses the Mont-Louis area and offers a walk combining nature, art and heritage.
The natural pools of the hot springs at Thuès-les-Bains
2.33 mi
+354 ft
-338 ft
1h 25
Moderate
Departure from Canaveilles (Pyrénées-Orientales)
Tired of long Catalan hikes?Treat yourself to a relaxing afternoon with a hot bath in the open air in the middle of the Entre-Valls forest, with views of the foothills of Estallades and El Fornas. All this is free of charge in wild pools on a public site, perfectly clean, not far from the majestic arches of the Yellow Train railway bridge. Unforgettable memories!
Important information for January 2026!
Following a collapse, the trail is no longer passable since (S).
The destination remains accessible only via alternative route No. 2, see the Practical Information section.
La Llagonne – Lac d’en Calvet – Pla de Barrès – Mont-Louis
10.22 mi
+778 ft
-787 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from La Llagonne (Pyrénées-Orientales)
This pleasant walk through woodland, along the banks of the River Têt and through the fortifications is a synthesis of the walks in the Catalan Pyrenees that follow thePR®®10,PR®®19andPR®®20routes. This route starts from the village of La Llagonne but could just as easily begin at the Citadel of Mont-Louis or Lac d’en Calvet.
Around Estavar
4.36 mi
+489 ft
-502 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Estavar (Pyrénées-Orientales)
This easy countryside walk around the village of Estavar is very pleasant. It offers beautiful views of the countryside and the surrounding mountains. On this route, which is marked for two-thirds of the way, there is a short stretch of road—not too long but necessary to move from one path to another—with both shaded and sunny sections. The unmarked section is straightforward to follow with a little care. Allow 3 hours at a moderate pace.
The Bouillouses Dam via the GR® 10 and the Têt Valley
13.02 mi
+1,621 ft
-1,624 ft
7h 25
Difficult
Departure from Bolquère (Pyrénées-Orientales)
From Superbolquère, a hike that isn’t too difficult but features a technical section from Estany Llarg (Long Lake) via Estany Negre (Black Lake) to the Têt Valley. The path is very rocky at the start, followed by a stony descent!
Refuge des Fornells and Coll del Pam from Pyrénées 2000
4.34 mi
+653 ft
-656 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Font-Romeu-Odeillo-Via (Pyrénées-Orientales)
A lovely circular walk in the forest, from Pyrénées 2000 to Coll del Pam (col du lopin de terre). Viewpoint over the mountains from Carlit to Canigou at the end.
Above Égat and Targassonne
4.72 mi
+968 ft
-948 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Égat (Pyrénées-Orientales)
A circular walk for a family outing, yet offering a magnificent view of Cerdagne from La Solana (with marmots as a bonus).Allow a good hour for the climb and the same for the descent.
Pic dels Moros from Égat
6.99 mi
+1,680 ft
-1,660 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Égat (Pyrénées-Orientales)
Located in the heart of Cerdagne, Pic dels Moros offers a magnificent 360° view. As a bonus, in good weather, you will be treated to the ballet of paragliders, whose launch area is located just below.
This hike is inspired by the PR®69 and PR®71 routes of the Pyrénées-Cerdagne Tourist Office, with a few modifications.
Roc de la Calma
7.33 mi
+1,027 ft
-1,027 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Font-Romeu-Odeillo-Via (Pyrénées-Orientales)
Short summer hike above Font-Romeu.
Option to take the Airelles cable car from Font-Romeu for the first part of the hike.
Les Airelles
3.73 mi
+479 ft
-502 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Font-Romeu-Odeillo-Via (Pyrénées-Orientales)
A pleasant, short and easy walk with little elevation gain.
Moderator's warning on 18/02/2021: It seems that this hike is impossible in winter; see the comments at the bottom of the page
From Targassonne to Estavar
9.29 mi
+1,663 ft
-1,693 ft
5h 45
Moderate
Departure from Targassonne (Pyrénées-Orientales)
This route will take you into Spanish territory, to Llívia, the only foreign enclave located on French territory, with a beautiful waterfall at the end of the trail.
Around Roc de la Calme
3.73 mi
+591 ft
-591 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Font-Romeu-Odeillo-Via (Pyrénées-Orientales)
A very pleasant route accessible to all, leading to the Roc de la Calme orientation table, where you can enjoy an exceptional panorama of the surrounding peaks. This hike can also be done on snowshoes, depending on snow conditions.
Please note: access to the route is prohibited while the resort is open.
