Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 15, 2025

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Parc naturel régional des Pyrénées catalanes

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1.34 km

Chapel of Saint Martin le vieux.

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1.34 km

Church of Saint-Martin-le-Vieux

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Magnificent view of Casteil from the church.

It was the first parish church of Casteil, built shortly after the abbey. It was abandoned during the 18th century and then rebuilt in 1979.

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1.38 km

Chapelle Saint-Martin-le-Vieux

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Closed of course. It was rebuilt from ruins in 1975. Behind there is a table for a rest and a great view over the countryside.

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1.39 km

Exceptional panorama.

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2.11 km

Saint-Martin du Canigou Abbey.

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A beautiful monastery high up in the mountains

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2.29 km

View of Abbaye Saint-Martin du Canigou

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The Saint-Martin du Canigou Abbey, founded in the year 1001 by a Count of Cerdagne, is located in the heart of the Canigou massif, on a 1,094 meter high rocky …

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2.67 km

View over the landscape

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The route's highest vantage point offers a view of Vernet-les-Bains.

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3.15 km

Steep Ascent to the Saint-Martin-du-Canigou Abbey Refuge

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The descent is very different from the ascent, steep over rocks and through a river. If that is too exhausting for you, you should go back the same way.

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4.75 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.51 km

1.31 km

474 m

452 m

Surfaces

2.30 km

1.38 km

589 m

271 m

175 m

< 100 m

Elevation

Highest point (1,040 m)

Lowest point (780 m)

Weather

Thursday 4 December

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Church of Saint-Martin-le-Vieux – View over the landscape loop from Casteil

Chapel of Saint Martin le vieux.

Church of Saint-Martin-le-Vieux

Chapelle Saint-Martin-le-Vieux

Exceptional panorama.

Saint-Martin du Canigou Abbey.

View of Abbaye Saint-Martin du Canigou

View over the landscape

Steep Ascent to the Saint-Martin-du-Canigou Abbey Refuge

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