Roc de Majorque in Castelnou

This loop offers breathtaking views of the castle and village of Castelnou from Roc de Majorque. It was from this highest point that several destructive attacks were launched on the castle.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 4.79 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 00 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 225 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 226 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 444 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 228 m

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Description of the walk

Park in the Castelnou car park.

(S/E) Leaving the car park, take the street on the left that leads to the village. Pass through the village gate, then immediately take the alley on the left, Carrer d'Avall. After about 100 metres, stay on the alley on the right. After passing the excellent restaurant L'Hostal, join the trail at the end of the street.

(1) Follow the path on the right. The climb becomes steeper until you reach Roc de Majorque, keeping left at each intersection. This is the most difficult part due to the steep gradient, but the summit is reached quickly (allow half an hour for the climb).

(2) Enjoy the view from the rock, which towers over the village. On the way down from Roc de Majorque, turn left at the fork. The trail descends gently until it joins a slightly wider track. You may encounter goats that have found freedom in these mountains!

(3) Follow the track to the left.

(4) At the crossroads, keep left and you will soon reach the D48. Cross carefully and continue on the path directly opposite. Continue for about 100 metres and turn left.

(5) A few dozen metres further on, turn left again; the other options are dead ends! Follow the GPS track carefully as there are no signposts at this point.
You will soon reach the car park where you started (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 254 m - Car park
  2. 1 : km 0.37 - alt. 267 m - Start of the trail
  3. 2 : km 1.22 - alt. 444 m - Summit of Roc de Majorque - View of Castelnou
  4. 3 : km 2.12 - alt. 351 m - Trail junction, left
  5. 4 : km 3.25 - alt. 311 m - Trail junction, left
  6. 5 : km 3.88 - alt. 272 m - Fork to the left
  7. S/E : km 4.79 - alt. 253 m - Car park

Notes

Follow the suggested route due to a steep climb between Castelnou and Roc de Majorque, which can be difficult when descending.

There is no shade on the trail, except at the end after crossing the D48. Bring good shoes and water; otherwise, the loop is quick and presents few difficulties.

Reviews and comments

4.4 / 5
Based on 29 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.3 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.5 / 5
Route interest
4.5 / 5
Bchap66
Bchap66

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 02, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Very beautiful panorama.
However, avoid visiting when it is too hot, as there is no shade along the route.

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User 24510812

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 04, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A beautiful hike with some challenging climbs that should be avoided in the opposite direction as the slopes are more dangerous. Once you reach Le Roc (for once without wind), the return to Castelnou is easy.

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J F Labouglie
J F Labouglie

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 13, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

An interesting route. Beautiful views of the village and surrounding countryside. Insufficient signage at the end of the route: we ended up on the access road to Castelnou.
Thank you for introducing us to this pleasant walk.

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odile courtial
odile courtial

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 22, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

slightly steep at the start but easily accessible.
beautiful views. Pleasant surroundings

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lïbë
lïbë
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 07, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful walk that starts off strong but continues at a leisurely pace after reaching the summit. The landscape varies considerably depending on whether you are before or after the rock. A herd of goats with beautiful horns is closely watched by a patou, a type of sheepdog, which greets walkers with barks that might give the more emotional among us a few shivers... The very end of the route is in relative shade, which is welcome.

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°Carpediem°
°Carpediem°

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 29, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

This is the perfect hike for a short walk with no difficulties apart from the initial climb, which is soon forgotten when you discover the scenery at the top. At this time of year, the path is teeming with butterflies and flowers, a delight for nature lovers. As an added bonus, you may catch a glimpse of wild goats as you scan the surrounding hills, some with impressive horns. Finally, a visit to the nearby village and church will round off the walk, where the most observant will see a life-size witch flying on her broomstick...

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beurdouche
beurdouche

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 02, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Sometimes not enough hiking suggestions

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ktombre
ktombre

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 14, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

We thoroughly enjoyed this hike. The scenery was magnificent. The climb at the beginning is a bit steep, but it's perfectly doable even if you're not particularly fit. The descent is gentle with some lovely surprises, such as the herd of goats we came across at one point.
A hike we would highly recommend.

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Emilie66
Emilie66

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 10, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A very pleasant short hike with magnificent scenery. The hike is fairly short, with a slightly steep climb but easily manageable for non-athletes if you take your time. Avoid in hot weather as there is no shade along the route.

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kiki69
kiki69

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 18, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful hike with a 360-degree view and, as a bonus, a visit to Castelnou, where the little bar sells honey.

For those who don't want to climb all the way up the steep path, it's possible to take the road instead.

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Elo79
Elo79

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 29, 2024
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Beautiful hike. Don't hesitate to take a few minutes to stroll around the village of Castelnou (although it only has shops for tourists, the streets are still pretty).
There was a lot of fog when we went and we couldn't enjoy the view at point 2. However, the weather cleared up when we reached point 5 and we were able to admire the view of Castelnou from there.

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Tine66
Tine66

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 02, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

The start is indeed very steep and rocky before reaching the summit. The view is magnificent and the descent is very enjoyable. However, be careful on the way up, as it requires stamina

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Edkhl
Edkhl

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 07, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful hike, accessible despite a slightly steep start. The view from the rock of Majorca is superb! I recommend it.

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joelle6363
joelle6363

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 29, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Very beautiful hike with stunning views of Castelnou and its castle

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Randonneur patraque
Randonneur patraque

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 04, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Please note: no shaded areas

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