![]() But beware, even assisted, the ascent can be technical and physical! Download the tracks Access to the Canigó mountain refugees by Electric Mountain Bikeįrom the villages at the foot of Canigó, it is possible to reach the refuges of Mariailles and Cortalets by electric mountain bike via the historic tracks of Llech, Balaig and Mariailles. All the itineraries and practical information are available on the access document to the summit of Canigó specific to the Conflent. From Mariailles, count 4 hours of walking for a drop of 1300m. Another even more spectacular route ends with a st one staircase, called the Chimney, starts at the Mariailles refuge, which can be reached after 2 hours on foot from the Jou pass. Allow between 4 and 5 hours to reach the refuge, and an additional 2 hours to reach the peak. Several routes allow you to reach the Chalet des Cortalets to climb the peak. There are also several routes to reach Canigó’s Peak that can be done entirely on foot or partly by car. Two routes allow experienced hikers to reach the summit in one day. This option will allow you to immerse yourself in a high mountain refuge atmosphere, whether at the Chalet des Cortaletsor the Refuge de Mariailles. Fires are permitted in the spaces provided for such purpose.įor greater comfort, you can choose to climb up to the peak in two days, with an approach on the first day and ascent of the peak on the second day. Camps must be put up at sunset and dismantled at sunrise. Bivouacking is tolerated in the immediate vicinity of the refuges, within the Canigó’s classified site. The Canigó massif offers several guarded refuges that will allow you to sleep at altitude before continuing your ascent. ![]() To reach the peak, it takes 1 to 2 days depending on walking pace and weather conditions. Discover local fauna, flora, heritage and traditions, whilst walking, hiking or trekking, the guides invite you to experience the Catalans’ sacred mountain through nature, geology, heritage and art. Our mountain guides are very professional and passionate about nature, they offer a range of outdoor activities enabling one to discover this mystical mountain’s richenesses and curiosities, in all seasons. If you are planning to climb to the summit, please ensure you are adequately prepared, informed and equipped. Every year several thousand visitors climb Mount Canigou to reach its summit. The area offers an exceptional range of outdoor activities : hiking, horse rides, trekking with donkeys and use of electric bikes are amongst the many activities available in the Canigou area. ![]() Privilege access from Los Masos de Valmanya (3h30 walk to the refuge Cortalets) or Fillols (Balaig track - 5h walk, or Col des Voltes - 3h30 walk). Precisions for access to Cortalets: Following landslides, the track of Llech is closed from the Mas Malet refuge (3h30 walk to Roc Mosquit, 5h from the refuge of Cortalets) until further notice. The prefectural decree edited on the, still in force, is available in the bottom of the page. The 4X4 companies are not allowed to ride on the mountain. The roads are closed for all the motorized vehicles.
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