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Mas Malet loop to the Refuge des Cortalets
Walker 
20.99 km
+1,620 m
-1,616 m
2 days
Difficult
Departure from Estoher (Pyrénées-Orientales)
This two-day hike, with an overnight stay at the Refuge des Cortalets, allows for one or more variations each day, depending on the weather or your needs. The hike is fully signposted. The suggested variations remain on signposted paths or tracks with no risk of getting lost.
In addition, on thefirst day (upon arrival) or thesecond day (before descending),you can climb the Pic del Canigó (round trip from the refuge).
Access is described at the beginning of the description for the first stage.
Cortalets - Mas Malet via Prat-Cabrera, La Mouline, Chemin des Muletiers
Walker 
11.86 km
+221 m
-1,515 m
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).
Mas Malet - Cortalets via Roc Mosquit, Ras dels Cortalets
Walker 
9.14 km
+1,399 m
-101 m
6h 35
Difficult
Departure from Estoher (Pyrénées-Orientales)
First stage of the Mas Malet loop to the Refuge des Cortalets. Ascent to Les Cortalets via little-used paths, marked with directional posts and in very good condition (as of July 2025). This is an alternative route through the forest, sheltered from the heat and, above all, with a steady climb and beautiful views.
The only drawback is the access at the start via a very rough track that has been resurfaced (as of July 2025) up to Coll del Forn. After that, driving slowly, you can reach the car park without any problems. Obviously, a car with low ground clearance is likely to scrape.
Walks near Refuge des Cortalets
From the Mariailles refuge to the Conques refuge
Walker 
16.10 km
+759 m
-849 m
6h 45
Difficult
Departure from Casteil (Pyrénées-Orientales)
Second stage of the: Loop from the Refuge des Conques to the Refuge de Mariailles
Mountain hike with a permanent view of Pla Guillem at Porteilla des Avets
Classified as difficult: open terrain, paths sometimes with old or no markings, steep slopes in places. See practical information.
Allow 6 hours of sustained walking.
Sant Guillem to Prats-de-Mollo via Serre Vernet - Comella - Lloses - Miracle
Walker 15.20 km
+541 m
-1,100 m
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.
Refuge Sant Guillem - Chemin d'els Troncassers - Puig Sarraïns - La Llau
Walker 
15.02 km
+563 m
-946 m
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.
De Lastourg à Villefranche-de-Conflent
Walker 2.41 km
+21 m
-42 m
0h 45
Easy
Departure from Fuilla (Pyrénées-Orientales)
Comment gagner Villefranche-de-Conflent depuis Lastourg sans emprunter la dangereuse N116, qui n'a aucune circulation piétonne de prévue ?Petite découverte d'un circuit alternatif le long de la Têt !Attention, cette randonnée qui emprunte un itinéraire partiellement sur le terrain d'ERDF (non clôturé), se fait à vos risques et périls !
From the Mas de Lastourg campsite to Serdinya along the banks of the Têt
Walker 3.46 km
+60 m
-0 m
1h 10
Easy
Departure from Fuilla (Pyrénées-Orientales)
To get from the Lastourg campsite to Serdinya without taking the main road, there is a charming path that runs alongside the Têt river.Please note that crossing the campsite is not permitted, as it is private property!
The Sant Guillem refuge via the Coll de la Rua - La Soca - l'Estanyol
Walker 
14.86 km
+1,013 m
-622 m
7h 10
Difficult
Departure from Le Tech (Pyrénées-Orientales)
First day of discovery: Two days of discovery at the Sant Guillem Refuge, with the climb to the Sant Guillem Refuge.Do not underestimate this day. The time indicated is accurate.From the La Llau hikers' car park, climb up to the Coll de la Rua.Continue along a small grassy track to the shelter and the Font del Brigadier.Then climb up a very steep path to La Soca.Next, head to Coll de l'Estanyol.Further on, begin a beautiful descent to the Sant Guillem refuge.Vast landscapes await you on this first day of your discovery hike.
From the Refuge des Conques to the Refuge de Mariailles
Walker 
15.08 km
+801 m
-717 m
6h 35
Difficult
Departure from Prats-de-Mollo-la-Preste (Pyrénées-Orientales)
First stage of the: Loop from the Refuge des Conques to the Refuge de Mariailles
Mountain hike with beautiful scenery, particularly from Coll de Bise to Collada de la Roqueta.
Classified as difficult: exposed, steep slopes in places. See practical information.
Allow 6 hours of sustained walking.
Prats-de-Mollo to Sant Guillem via Puig Fabra - Les Sarraïns - Serre Vernet
Walker 15.09 km
+1,275 m
-709 m
7h 55
Difficult
Departure from Prats-de-Mollo-la-Preste (Pyrénées-Orientales)
Thisfirst stage, almost entirely in the forest, is therefore possible in summer, if you set off early. A challenging hike with 1,275 metres of elevation gain on marked trails that are rarely used, requiring a good sense of direction and the GPX track.There are some beautiful spots to stop and enjoy the scenery. The highest point (altitude 1,830 m) at Puig dels Sarraïns is a perfect place to stop for lunch, for example.
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