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Hiking in the Pyrenees
Mountain hikes near Tresserre ⛰️
A day in the high mountains and a sunset back by the vines – here are a few of our favourite hikes,
from family-friendly loops to more demanding summits.
LAKE BOUILLOUSES (1h50 from Tresserre)
1 – “View over the lakes” loop – Estany del Viver from Les Angles
- Level: Intermediate
- Duration: 3h25
- Distance: 9.62 km
A superb balcony trail overlooking the Bouillouses lakes, with alternating forests, ridges and panoramic views
over the Pyrenees – ideal for sporty families or regular hikers.
2 – 9 Carlit Lakes loop
- Level: Easy
- Duration: 2h
- Distance: 7 km
A gentler loop through a string of high-altitude lakes – perfect with children or for an easy first taste
of the Pyrenean landscape.
➜ More details and GPX track on Visorando
GALBE VALLEY
Start: Fontrabiouse
- Level: Intermediate
- Duration: 4h30
- Distance: 12.95 km
A wild, unspoiled valley following the Galbe river, with shady sections through the forest and open views
over the surrounding peaks – a great full-day hike in total nature.
➜ More details and GPX track on Visorando
MOUNT CANIGOU
The mythical summit of the Catalan country. For more comfort, the ascent can easily be split over two days:
a first day hiking up to the mountain hut, then the summit the following morning
(via the Chalet des Cortalets or the Mariailles refuge).
- Good hiker: 4–5 hours up to Chalet des Cortalets
- Then: around 2 hours to reach the summit of Canigou
At the top: a 360° view over the Mediterranean, the Pyrenees chain and the Roussillon plain –
one of the most spectacular panoramas in the region.
