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o n   f o o t p a t h s
canigou, the magic mountain
 This is a mountain of stories and legends,
a protected area and one of the most characteristic landmarks of Catalunya.

 Walking to the top
(2784 m) is a "must" for every visitor of
the region and is considered an obligatory pilgrimage by every Catalan.
guided or independant
1, 3, 6 or 8 days
A LA CARTE: Number of days - Type of accommodation
OPTIONAL: Daily transport of luggage
The TOUR of CANIGOU
Classic trail around the mountain range

The walks visit the main valleys of the range, Vallespir and Conflent,
and provide a great variety of lanscapes. There are sweeping views all
the way over the Pyrenees, the plain, hills and villages of Roussillon and the Mediterranean coastline.
4 nature reserves offer a wide collection of flora. Wild life is also present: marmotte, dear, "isard", mouflon, squirrel and rare birds of prey.
 
1 day - Ascension to the peak from refuge des Cortalets
           with 4x4 taxi lift to the refuge (alt. 2000m)
3 days - Loop trail from Vernet les Bains including the ascension
            2 nights in the refuges of Marialles and Cortalets
6 days - Vernet les Bains-Mantet-Marialles-Canigou-Villefranche
            a selection of the best sections - nights in gites and refuges
8 days - Prats de Mollo-Py-Olette-Vernet les Bains-Villefranche
              de Conflent-Canigou-Arles sur Tech
           the full trek around the mountain range - itineraries from
           a village to another - nights in hotels, b&bs or gites
HIGHLIGHTS of CONFLENT
Nature & History around the Canigou

Gentle trails & local gastronomy
Based at b&b "La Fontaine" in Olette

                                       D1 - MONASTERY St MARTIN du CANIGOU
                               Welcoming at accommodation. Afternoon walk to the Romanesque site
                               (altitude: 1055 m) or visit to Villefranche de Conflent.
                                       D2 - BALCONY of the TET VALLEY
                               Lovely trip on the legendary “Petit Train Jaune" to Mont-
                                       Louis. Descent along historical paths back to Olette.
          D3 - GORGES of CARANÇA
          Vertiginous cliffs, crossings of river on suspended bridges. Lots of fun!
          Optional visit to hot springs of St Thomas
                                           D4 - PEAK of CANIGOU
                                  Transfer on 4x4 taxi to refuge of Cortalets. Ascension of the magic mountain.
                                  Options available: moderate or challenging
                                           D5 - DEPARTURE  
                                  Transfer to airport or railway station
5 days
4 nights
from 416€