Tag Archives: French Pyrenees

Fillols to Chalet des Cortalets, Canigou Peak, France

Posted on July 28, 2012 by

June 24, 2012 The  1400 meter climb up to Chalet des Cortalets refuge, one of the access points to the Canigou peak, isn’t as daunting as it first appears. Yes, it is a long schlep up but on a steady … Continue reading →

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Castelnou, Southern France

Posted on July 17, 2012 by

June 23, 2012 Castelnou, officially listed as one of the plus beaux villages of France, is the village closest to Ille-sur-Têt with that distinction and the last one we visited before heading to the US for the summer (take D48 … Continue reading →

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Hike – Le Chemin des Estives, French Pyrenees

Posted on July 15, 2012 by

Written June 22, 2012 This loop trail around the Refuge de Mariailles – one of the access points to the Canigou peak – punishes in the first half of the hike with a steep downhill followed by an even steeper … Continue reading →

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Hike le Pic des Salines, French Pyrenees

Posted on June 26, 2012 by

This pleasant hike through open forest and across a high ridge starts in the hills above Céret, along the Spanish border. With vantage points promising views of the Canigou peak to the west, the Mediterranean to the east and the … Continue reading →

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Hike to Siern Pass, French Pyrenees

Posted on June 20, 2012 by

Written June 2, 2012 While this is not my favorite trail in the area I thought I would document it nonetheless for anyone who might be looking for more information about regional trails. The climb up the pass and back … Continue reading →

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Hike around Villefranche, French Pyrenees

Posted on June 19, 2012 by

Written May 23, 2012 Villefranche, officially listed as one of les plus beaux villages de France (prettiest villages in France), is the start and end point of this loop trail that includes a tour through the village and neighboring village of … Continue reading →

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La Reserve de Jujols, French Pyrenees

Posted on June 3, 2012 by

Written May 16, 2012 from the Eastern Pyrenees Another great training hike with a steep climb up the opposite face of the Têt Valley from the hike to Saint-Martin du Canigó, affording stunning views of the Canigó Peak. The turnoff … Continue reading →

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