Jou Pass – Mariailles Refuge loop from Col de Jou

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Jou Pass – Mariailles Refuge loop from Col de Jou

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Jou Pass – Mariailles Refuge loop from Col de Jou

07:30

19.5km

1,040m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly walkable paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 16, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Parc naturel régional des Pyrénées catalanes

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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66 m

Jou Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

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 …

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1.84 km

Col du Cheval Mort

Mountain Pass

4.23 km

Mariailles Refuge

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Refuge situated in a beautiful spot.

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4.40 km

Uitzichtpunt

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A truly magnificent view, just past the refuge.
The horse stayed put for a moment for the photo 😀 .

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6.72 km

Superb view

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From this spot, you can admire the western foothills of the Canigou massif and its forests which extend as far as the eye can see.

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9.01 km

It is always worthwhile

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9.67 km

Arago Hut

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The Arago cabin is located at an altitude of 2,123 meters on the path which leads to the Canigou peak from the Mariailles refuge. It has 6 beds as well …

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11.7 km

Incredible balcony trail

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Below the Ridge of Seven Men, this path crosses magnificent groves of conifers, a very technical scree and offers superb viewpoints. The terrain alternates between flat stone slabs, rocky chaos …

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19.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.4 km

7.54 km

1.62 km

Surfaces

9.14 km

8.32 km

2.04 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 8 November

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Comments

August 31, 2024,Pic du Canigou - Col de Jou et passage par la cheminée

Round Trip - Missing part of the return data (no battery)
A 30th of a km in 8h30-9h + 1h30 break. A good pace and good shape. Worth the effort! - The chimney remains impressive.

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