Tarerach walks

After a fairly steep climb from the village of Tarerach, a hike through the hills to discover a few rocks, peaks and the ruins of a church, a sheepfold and a fortified house. Vast landscapes throughout this circular route.

A surprising and pleasant hike on the Séquières Plateau, a former mixed farming area. See the highest point of the plateau, the medieval village of Séquières (its name could be translated as "the high rock") with its restored and inhabited sheepfolds, its castle (12th century), or rather a fortified house, with two strange pillars over 12 metres high nicknamed "les demoiselles" (the young ladies). Visit the ruins of the Romanesque church of Saint-Vincent (12th century). An easy hike.

A beautiful heritage-filled family getaway that will allow you to discover the Priory of Marcevol, listed as a Historic Monument.

A lovely circular of two hours starting from Montalba-le-Château and passing through Puig Pedrous.

A short walk around Montalba-le-Château to enjoy the diversity of the landscapes.

A walk with no particular difficulties, which can be shortened. Hike named: “Village Memories”, properly signposted by the Agly-Fenouilledes inter-communal committee. Beautiful scenery and paths on this mid-mountain circular route.

A beautiful excursion in the Terres du Bas Conflent region, allowing you to discover four of its villages: Vinça, Finestret, Joch and Rigarda.

We are between the former kingdoms of Aragon and France, a superb circular hike of just over 17 km that will take you to two abandoned villages and up to Puig Pedros and its border marker. A region that is always sunny, with a splendid view of Mont Canigou through the fragrant maquis vegetation.

This is a hike that can be done even in winter and in the sunshine. We are in a region with a privileged climate. This easy circular hike of just over 8 km takes you through fragrant and colourful scrubland vegetation with the majestic Canigou massif as a backdrop.

A pleasant route above Rodès, with stunning views of the Canigou massif and the Vinça Dam. Places to see: the ruins of Sant Feliu de les Cases, the old Devesa de Rodès quarry, where a jazz festival is held in summer. Tracks, paths and dirt tracks. Some sections are a bit rough, but the route is not difficult. Moderator’s note: on some sections, the paths have disappeared; see the reviews for this hike for alternative routes

This walk, through a mid-mountain heath landscape, will take you from Eus to visit Arboussols and then Marcèvol, two picturesque mid-mountain villages in the Conflent region. The path from Eus initially climbs northwards along the Chemin de Coma, then winds through the heath towards the village of Arboussols and on to Marcèvol, where you can visit the priory. This walk is a great way to discover the heritage and typical flora of the Conflent region.

This hike takes place on a south-facing slope, allowing you to spend a day in the sun, with the Canigou massif in your sights.

This hike is classified as difficult due to its length, a steep climb and the need for a good sense of direction. However, the route follows beautiful paths and tracks that are almost always uncovered. It is a discovery of a landscape that is still occupied by humans, goats and sheep. A mountain water catchment supplies water to the magnificent Catalan village of Eus.

Puig Pedrós is a classic hike in Rodès. We wanted to climb it via a path that is no longer used. It runs around the Vallagra Ravine. As it was poorly marked, if at all, we reopened the middle section of the path, before and after crossing the Còrrec de Vallagra, on the right and left banks (lots of brambles and Mediterranean vegetation). We crossed the stream (elevation 319) using tree trunks deposited by the recent floods. This part of the route is a bit adventurous and is intended for adventurers. The rest of the circular route is uneventful.The GPX track is highly recommended.

With Rodès Castle and the Guillera Gorges to start the hike, the diversity of the next section offers spectacular heath and rock landscapes in the midst of a unique mineral environment. It feels like wandering through a world of giants who have placed rounded blocks of rock, forming piles of monumental boulders scattered among the broom and rockroses that dot the area.

This is a short, easy loop that offers beautiful views.

This hike in the north-western sector of Rodès mainly follows little-used paths. This circular route sometimes requires walking on poorly marked paths overgrown with vegetation (trousers recommended), and sometimes on well-marked paths or tracks (but as little as possible, as we prefer the paths). The "common thread" of the day is the almost constant view of Canigou. Some parts are not easy to walk, so they are reserved for walkers who are not afraid to "wear out their shoes". Visorando app recommended.

The ancient Gallo-Celtic oppidum of Sournia and Campoussy enjoy a remarkable mid-mountain setting. In this contrasting landscape of the Desix Valley, the land preserves Roman (bridge), Roman-Mozarabic and Templar remains. The route alternates between footpaths (GR®36,PR®) and forest tracks.

This hike will take us from the village of Eus to the restored hermitage of Saint-Jacques de Calahons via a path that runs partly through the woods. We will follow part of the Chemin des Cabanes, the remains of pastoral activity. The Canigou mountain range accompanies us along the entire route.

Starting from the village of Sournia, this circular route takes you to the beautiful village of Campoussy. It also allows you to discover lovely paths, stone huts, springs, wayside shrines, a memorial stone, and vast landscapes covered in low vegetation. The GR®36 and the GRP® Tour des Fenouillèdes are among the paths taken.Although almost the entire circular route is signposted, you must be extra vigilant as it features three different types of signposting! Please note: on several occasions the IGN base map is inaccurate; the OSM base map may be helpful. There are many changes in direction and signposting. Total elevation gain closer to 550 m.The GPX track is strongly recommended.

A beautiful approach to Lake Caramany with views along the route.

On the heights between Ansignan and Lac de Caramany, the village of Truilla clings to its granite mountain. The first inhabitants used the boulders scattered across the area to build their tombs. The trail winds through this landscape of ridges and granite chaos, connecting two of these dolmens lost in the heart of the vineyards. Recent information: fences have been installed between points 6 and 7, preventing access.

An exceptional route starting from Ansignan and its famous Roman aqueduct, where you will discover the beautiful village of Saint-Arnac and a sumptuous panorama at Pic Vergès.

In the first part of the hike from Finestret to Pic des Maurous, the climb from the point (1) is quite demanding. The steep slope throughout this section requires a good level of fitness. It offers beautiful views of the north and east of the area, from the Madres Massif to the sea, passing through the plain and its villages, the Fenouillèdes and the Corbières in the distance. The GPX track can be very useful.

A pleasant walk that gets a little challenging towards the end. This section will allow you to discover three villages in Bas Conflent: Espira-de-Conflent, Estoher and Finistret.

A beautiful half-day circular hike from this village.The climb is via the Way of the Cross to the large Croix de Joch.The return journey is via the very pretty balcony path that connects Joch (Jóc) to Baillestavy (Vallestàvia).A variant towards the canal is now accessible from wp (11).See practical information before setting out on this hike.

This hike takes place on paths that are rarely or never used. The route is enhanced by passing through various sites. This long hike ² should be avoided in hot weather despite the low vegetation cover.

A circular hike from this Catalan village in the Conflent region – Canigó, as well as the Regional Nature Park.Numerous huts (orris), built entirely of stone, suggest that this mountain was extensively used for livestock farming and some cereal crops.The climb to the Coll de Tribes joins the GRP® Tour des Fenouillèdes and offers a 360° view.This hike requires a good sense of direction. Use of the GPX track is essential.

Beautiful circular with views of Canigou and the valley. Don't miss the Saint-Jacques Chapel.

This short walk takes you to see the Catllar Waterfall on the Castellane, near Prades. It is a return trip along the same path. Enjoyable at any time of day.

This circular route, marked in yellow, starts from the village of Belesta and climbs up to Pic d'Aubeil, then descends towards the sheepfold, the dolmen and finally the village.

Before the current border was established, Roussillon was officially part of Spain between 1258 and 1659. Very few boundary markers from this original border remain. The trail allows you to discover three of them, as well as a cave and an ice well; it also offers superb views of the Pyrenees and the Corbières.

A hike to explore this low-lying mountain range, which was once farmed by humans. Numerous terraces bear witness to this past. Vines were once cultivated here. Mechanisation brought an end to farming in these wild and hard-to-reach areas.Yellow markings are virtually non-existent, and recent directional posts have been installed (as observed at the end of January 2024). These are not particularly relevant to the route. A GPX track is essential for this route, which features numerous paths. Author’s note: The main sites of the fires in early July 2026 in the Pyrénées-Orientales were Ille-sur-Têt and Rodès. This walk has been affected by them. Much of the vegetation has been destroyed.

Nestled amongst the granite and limestone hills of the Fenouillèdes, Lansac is a peaceful little wine-growing village. The walk, starting from the winery, circles Roc de Lansac before returning to the village. A landscape of limestone and granite heath.

This splendid hike invites you to discover a magnificent forest with its springs, its view of the Canigou massif... and of course this truly remarkable beech tree: the 500-year-old Fajas d'en Baillette!

Hike for autumn and winter. From the church in Le Vivier, head to Prats-de-Sournia via the Col de Guza. Then, after passing Al Carmeill and its orientation tables, head to the Col de Benta Fride. After a stretch of open terrain, there is a long descent through the beech forest of the Forêt Communale du Vivier, following theGR®36. The total elevation gain is close to 750 m. The hike is not marked at the start. The GPX track may therefore be useful (S/E) at (6).

A hike with multiple panoramic views, ideal from October to May: very sunny. The GPX track will be useful on a few sections where the yellow markings are scarce. See §: Practical information

A quick detour to view the village from above and admire the irrigation system along the canal. Much of the walk is in the shade.

A lovely hike combining two circular loops to make a round trip from Molitg-Les-Bains via the Hermitage of Sant Jaume de Calaons, with superb views of the sea, the plain, the Pic du Canigou and the Pic du Madrès.

A lovely walk that quickly takes you above the village and passes through pastureland, a stream, wooded sections, a few ruins and a pretty plateau.

A beautiful hike facing the Canigou massif. It takes you up to Pic del Rosselló, from where you enter a spectacular mineral area. Cross a plateau dotted with rounded rock mounds that look as if they were placed there by giants. A magnificent landscape used for grazing, facing the long Pyrenees massif to the south.

A shaded and varied walk offering the most direct route from Prades to Fillols. Once you’ve left the town, you’ll follow paths that are mostly signposted, with the exception of a short stretch of road before the Roc del Ram.

At the meeting point of the African-Iberian and European tectonic plates, this interpretive trail offers many geological, natural and scenic attractions through vineyards, fir trees and heathland.

A walk beneath Canigou with views of the villages on the left bank of the Têt. You will pass a dolmen and the ruins of the church in the old village. No difficulty. Suitable in all seasons.

A little-visited but very pleasant area, in winter or early spring when the Canigou is covered in snow. The trail is mostly signposted and very well marked.

A pleasant hike in Conflent Roman, on trails partly through the woods, around the Taurinya valley, where the Abbey of Saint-Michel de Cuxa (10th and 12th centuries), one of the largest pre-Romanesque churches in Europe, is nestled. See also the impressive siphon of the Bohère Canal and, at the foot of Canigou, the former Salver de Taurinya mining site. Several viewpoints over the valley and the Canigou massif.

Hike on good trails that allow you to discover mountain chapels. Beautiful views of the Madres Massif. A visit to Conat is also interesting. The only difficulty is above Saint-Christophe Chapel: the trail is unmarked and sometimes difficult to see. It is necessary to know how to use a map and compass and/or how to follow a GPS track. However, it is possible to avoid this section and shorten the hike by connecting the points (3) to (9).

Starting from Ria, this route, in the foothills of the Coronat massif, leads to the discovery of a major site, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. All that remains of the old abandoned village of Bell Lloc or Beau Site are a few house foundations and the12th-century Romanesque chapel of Sant-Andreu-de-Bell-Lloc, which is very well preserved and offers wonderful views of the Canigou massif and the surrounding valleys. The Conat Nature Reserve is a regulated area; picking, gathering and damaging the site are prohibited, and visitors must respect the site. A easy route.

A beautiful hike, with a significant section along the ridge, which requires the use of a GPS or the Visorando app. Take care on the steep descent between (6) and (7). Hike classified as difficult (no signposting, sense of direction). Early January 2024: path blocked from the Coll de les Arques. Then, after the Coll de Saleig, tree felling, pasture clearing and track widening have removed all the markings and directional signs! At Coll de l’Aspic: a large area has been cleared and widened! So no more markings; the only landmark is the old blue van at this pass. The landscape, stretching as far as the eye can see, remains as beautiful as ever. You should allow around 5 hours to complete this circular route, including breaks and trips to the viewpoints. The .gpx track may prove useful at the start of the route from (2) to (6), and from (13) to (14).

This circular route goes around the ridges of the Serrabone priory in the Eastern Pyrenees. Starting from the priory, the trail climbs to the right towards the ridges, then follows them before descending back to the priory. Landscape of moorland and heath in the mid-mountains. The hike can be continued with a visit to the Serrabone priory in the commune of Boule d'Amont.

A hike featuring varied landscapes and trails where the use of a GPS is essential. The climb up the Riu Merder is quite tricky as the path is constantly damaged by flooding, and this walk should be cancelled if the river is high enough. You must reconnoitre the route before taking participants there!

Hike from pass to pass starting from the Abbey of Saint-Michel de Cuxa.Passing through the former Salver mining site then on to the Cours tower.The hike itself is not difficult, but a very good sense of direction, the ability to read the terrain, the route on the app or a GPS, and the route description are essential.Alternative routes are possible: see § Practical information.