HIGHLIGHTS of CONFLENT
D1 - ARRIVAL
Transfer to the accommodation
D2 - MONASTERY St MARTIN du CANIGOU
Emblematic Romanesque site perched
at the altitude of 1055 m
D3 - GORGES of CARANÇA
Along vertiginous cliffs with crossings of river on suspended bridges
D4 - BALCONY of the TET VALLEY
Unique trip on the legendary “Petit Train Jaune” (highest railway line in France) and outstanding walk across the mountain ridge
D5 - DAY OFF
Highly recommended: visit of the medieval town of Villefranche de Conflent classified as World Heritage Site
D6 - AROUND VILLEFRANCHE de CONFLENT
Round walk in the Cadi valley, facing the
beautiful Massif of Canigou
D7 - ABBEY St MICHEL de CUIXA
& the OLD IRON MINES To the vestiges
of the mining industry hidden in deep forests
D8 - DEPARTURE
Transfer back to airport
Canigou! All the valleys and summits
of this mythic range display a great variety of enchanting scenery.
It is a mountain of stories and legends,
a protected area
and one of the
most characteristic symbols of Catalunya.
Walking to the top is
a "must" for every visitor of this region
and is considered an obligatory pilgrimage by every Catalan.
PEAK of CANIGOU
From June to October
1-day trip to the peak (alt. 2784 m) with transfer to start of walk in 4x4 taxis.
A refuge to refuge 2-day trail (from Marialles to Cortalets) is also available.
A longer tour, "Balcony of Canigou", offers complete exploration of the emblematic range.
Based at B&B
"La Fontaine" in Olette
8 days - 7 nights
guided walks: 5 days
532€ per person
Adaptable to 4 days
Chose your own level and discover all sides of the majestic mountain!
* Classic Tour linking the Conflent and Vallespir valleys. Overnight stays in hotels, gites or b&bs. Optional breaks in welcoming spa resorts.
* Crossing of the Nature Reserves of Nyer, Py, Mantet and Prats de Mollo. Gites and refuges at disposal.
TRANSPORT of LUGGAGE is AVAILABLE
* Over Crests Tour, a challenging trail going from refuge to refuge.