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The circular of the Canigou
Visorando Member
18.66 mi
+5,909 ft
-5,922 ft
2 days
Difficult
Departure from Casteil (Pyrénées-Orientales)
Ascent to the Canigou massif from the west.
Depart from the Mariailles refuge, following theGR®10to the Cortalets refuge.
The next day, climb the peak then descend via the chimney and return via Pla de Cady to the Arago Refuge, before joining theGR®10and returning to Mariailles.
Mariailles - Cortalets
8.05 mi
+3,871 ft
-2,349 ft
7h 05
Difficult
Departure from Casteil (Pyrénées-Orientales)
The fourth stage highlights the ascent of Canigou.
Please take note of the following warnings about this route:
''Info 2023: The route linking Pic du Canigó and passing through the chimney is no longer marked. The Conflent Canigó Tourist Office cannot provide information on its accessibility. It is strongly recommended that you take the Barbet ridges (PR®8) or the GR®10 if you are coming from the Mariailles refuge to reach the Cortalets refuge.
In addition, please note: as climbing the peak is a high-altitude mountain activity, it is important to be prepared, informed and well equipped."
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Three days at Canigou
20.13 mi
+7,612 ft
-7,572 ft
3 days
Difficult
Departure from Casteil (Pyrénées-Orientales)
Three-day circular hike starting from Casteil.
It takes you up to Mariailles via an old water channel, up the Canigou via the chimney, and back to Casteil via pretty, uncrowded paths.
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.
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.
Mariailles refuge - Cortalets refuge
8.05 mi
+3,720 ft
-2,208 ft
6h 55
Difficult
Departure from Casteil (Pyrénées-Orientales)
Second stage of the Three Days on Canigou.From Mariailles to Les Cortalets via the Canigou Chimney.A fairly demanding stage due to the elevation gain and distance.⚠️ Passing through the Cheminée à Vue as the yellow markings have been erased – path closed (not recommended)See practical information below.⚠️ Works at the Cortalets refuge 2026, 2027, 2028. Renovation of the Cortalets refuge; Cortalets refuge closed for works
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.