• Guided hike around the Canigou and Catalan thermal baths
  • Guided hike around the Canigou and Catalan thermal baths
  • Guided hike around the Canigou and Catalan thermal baths
  • Guided hike around the Canigou and Catalan thermal baths
  • Guided hike around the Canigou and Catalan thermal baths
Pyrenees / Pyrénées-Orientales

Guided hike around the Canigou and Catalan thermal baths

Réf : PEFOAE

In summary

  • Sports
    Hiking / Trekking
  • Duration
    7 days
  • Level
    Advance

    Levels

    Hiking / Trekking
    Beginner
    For those wishing to walk for up to 3 hours with minimal elevation gain (max. 300m) along roads, tracks, trails, or rolling terrain. Suitable for everyone.
    Intermediate
    For those wishing to hike for 4 to 5 hours a day, covering an elevation gain of around 600m on trails. You hike occasionally and are in good physical condition.
    Confirmed
    For those wishing to hike for up to 6 hours a day and/or cover an elevation gain of 600 to 800 meters, both on and off-trail. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in a sporting activity once a week, hike regularly, and are in very good physical condition.
    Advanced
    For those wishing to undertake multi-day hikes involving over 6 hours of walking and an elevation gain of 700 to 1,200 meters, off-trail or over rugged terrain. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in endurance sports several times a week, hike regularly, and are in excellent physical condition.
    Expert
    For those who want a challenging hike of 7 to 8 hours per day with over 1200 meters of elevation gain off-trail or on rough terrain. High-altitude sections. You have been practicing high-intensity endurance sports several times a week for several years, and you are training for this event.
  • Destination
    Pyrenees / Pyrénées-Orientales
  • Age
    From 18 - 90 years
  • CO₂-Emissions
    67.98 kg CO2
  • Type of stay
    This group trip is perfect for travelers who want to experience a sporting adventure with other enthusiasts and be guided.
    Type of stay
    In a group
  • Languages
    French

In a few words

In the heart of the Catalan Pyrenees , Mount Canigou , a designated Grand Site de France , embodies a mountain that is both wild and deeply inhabited. From its Mediterranean forests to its mineral peaks, it boasts an astonishing diversity of landscapes and vegetation , offering a total sensory immersion. Higher up, it is not uncommon to spot chamois moving with agility, discreet guides towards the soaring summit of Pic du Canigou , an iconic peak and a true cultural symbol.

This unspoiled mountain also bears the imprint of a vibrant pastoral culture . In Mantet, the warm welcome and rich local traditions testify to an authentic way of life, between generous gastronomy and stories inspired by the history of the region.

Revered and celebrated, Canigó is a mountain of shared experience , offering both the beauty of its panoramas and the soothing properties of its thermal waters , ideal for a relaxing break at the end of your stay. A complete experience combining nature, culture, and rejuvenation.

The highlights

  • Guided by a specialist mountain guide
  • Ascent of the mythical Canigó, a Grand Site of France
  • Relaxation in the thermal waters at the end of your stay
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Sport

Level

Hiking / Trekking

Advance

Levels

Hiking / Trekking
Beginner
For those wishing to walk for up to 3 hours with minimal elevation gain (max. 300m) along roads, tracks, trails, or rolling terrain. Suitable for everyone.
Intermediate
For those wishing to hike for 4 to 5 hours a day, covering an elevation gain of around 600m on trails. You hike occasionally and are in good physical condition.
Confirmed
For those wishing to hike for up to 6 hours a day and/or cover an elevation gain of 600 to 800 meters, both on and off-trail. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in a sporting activity once a week, hike regularly, and are in very good physical condition.
Advanced
For those wishing to undertake multi-day hikes involving over 6 hours of walking and an elevation gain of 700 to 1,200 meters, off-trail or over rugged terrain. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in endurance sports several times a week, hike regularly, and are in excellent physical condition.
Expert
For those who want a challenging hike of 7 to 8 hours per day with over 1200 meters of elevation gain off-trail or on rough terrain. High-altitude sections. You have been practicing high-intensity endurance sports several times a week for several years, and you are training for this event.
For those wishing to undertake multi-day hikes involving over 6 hours of walking and an elevation gain of 700 to 1,200 meters, off-trail or over rugged terrain. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in endurance sports several times a week, hike regularly, and are in excellent physical condition.

In figures

Hiking

  • Average duration/day: 6h
  • Average daily elevation gain: 792 m
  • Average daily descent: 800 m

Management

During this stay, a supervisor will be present to guide and assist you.
Band : 1 supervisor for 4 to 12 people
Languages ​​spoken:
French
Supervisor

Guided by a qualified mountain guide specializing in the Canigou massif

Program

Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Day 6
Day 7
  • map

    From Escaro to Mantêt

    • Activity Hiking
    • Duration of the activity 6h
    • Positive elevation gain 750 m
    • Negative elevation 100 m
    • Accommodation Cottage
    • Breakfast not included
    • Lunch included
    • Dinner included

    Short transfer to Escaro. In the heart of unspoiled nature, departure from a village famous for its iron mines. Discover, between forests and viewpoints, the stunning Nyer Gorge (nature reserve). A surprise arrival, via ancient, meticulously maintained hay meadows, leads to the remote village of Mantet. Overnight stay in a gîte in Mantet.

    Day 1

Accommodation

Access

Departure
Villefranche-de-Conflent, France
Day 1 : 09h30
End of stay
Villefranche-de-Conflent, France
Day 7 - 10h00

Go to the starting point

Access by train
Take the train toVillefranche - Vernet-les-Bains

The medieval town of Villefranche is about 600m from the train station (approximately a 7-10 minute walk).

Access by car
Travel to the place of stay with parking available
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Price details

The price includes

  1. The trip will be supervised by a state-certified mountain guide.
  2. Accommodation throughout the stay
  3. Full board from lunch on Day 1 to breakfast on Day 7
  4. Luggage transport (except for overnight stays at the Cortalets refuge)
  5. The transfers planned in the program
  6. A fitness session at the Vernet-les-Bains thermal spa

The price does not include

  1. Transportation to the meeting point
  2. Drinks and personal expenses
  3. Showers in mountain huts are not free.
  4. Any visits not included in the program
  5. Anything not mentioned under "Price includes"

Options

  1. Flex fare and insurance

Practical information

Specific formalities

Specifics

Before your departure, check with the embassy or consulate regarding the entry and stay requirements for your destination country. You can also find this information on the France Diplomatie website ( https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/dossiers-pays/ ).


In the case of flights with stopovers operated by different airlines, also check the entry requirements of the countries you are transiting through.

It is your responsibility to ensure you are in compliance, particularly regarding the validity of your identity documents (for example, some countries require your passport to be valid for at least six months after your return) , visa requirements, necessary vaccinations, and health recommendations. And don't forget to consider any customs restrictions and other potential requirements of your destination or transit country.


ℹ️ Information may change up to the departure date, remember to regularly check official websites.

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