4.5
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116
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Canigou – Joffre Peak loop from Roc de Mariailles
11:18
26.8km
1,510m
Hiking
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.
Last updated: April 16, 2026
Tips
Includes a segment that may be dangerous
A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.
After 7.20 km for 1.95 km
Waypoints
Start point
Parking
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2.44 km
Superb view
Highlight • Other
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5.40 km
Arago Hut
Highlight • Mountain Hut
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9.01 km
The fireplace
Highlight • Other
9.09 km
Canigou
Highlight • Summit
Canigou Peak is considered a symbol of Catalonia, with a legend that the mountain is the throne of the King of Catalonia. It is also considered a sacred place for Catalans, with a local tradition of going up the mountain to watch the sunrise on the summer solstice.
The mountain is a popular hiking spot, with several hiking trails leading to the summit. Hikers can also spend the night in mountain huts located along the trails. In winter, Canigou is also a place for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.
The summit of Canigou offers a panoramic view of the Pyrenees and the Mediterranean, as well as the city of Perpignan and the Roussillon plain. The region is also rich in flora and fauna, with species such as chamois, mouflon and golden eagle.
Canigou Peak is an important place of pilgrimage for Catalans, as well as a place to hike and explore for visitors to the region.
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10.0 km
La Portella
Highlight • Mountain Pass
11.3 km
Joffre Peak
Highlight • Summit
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20.2 km
Col de Segalès
Highlight • Mountain Pass
It allows you to go back down to the country of Conflent or to continue around the Canigou massif.
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23.2 km
Incredible balcony trail
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26.8 km
End point
Parking
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
19.7 km
5.63 km
1.35 km
117 m
Surfaces
13.3 km
10.6 km
2.50 km
411 m
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Elevation
Highest point (2,700 m)
Lowest point (1,700 m)
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Weather
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Tuesday 23 June
28°C
13°C
16 %
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