The Col de Jou peaks at an altitude of 1,125 meters. It is a well-known rallying point for local hikers. Indeed, the GR 10 passes through there, and it is the starting point for many hikes including the one that connects Canigou peak.

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The Col de Jou from Villefranche de Conflent is a climb in the French Pyrenees. This climb is 11.4 kilometers long and has a positive elevation gain of 687 meters. The Col de Jou from Villefranche de Conflent has an average gradient of 6%.

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Mountain biking

The Col de Jou is the starting point for the hike to the Mariaille refuge and the mythical Pic du Canigou by the fireplace. It is also the obligatory passage to reach the Tower of Goa with a 360 ° view

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1. Mariailles Refuge – Jou Pass loop from Casteil

13.4km

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910m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Pic de la Pena – Goa Tower loop from Vernet-les-Bains

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590m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Col de Jou – Mariailles Refuge loop from Col de Jou

8.89km

03:17

580m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 1,130 m

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Location: Sahorre, Prades, Occitania, France

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Jou Pass

1. Mariailles Refuge – Jou Pass loop from Casteil

2. Pic de la Pena – Goa Tower loop from Vernet-les-Bains

3. Col de Jou – Mariailles Refuge loop from Col de Jou

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