Relief Maps

Hiking : Puig Roja

France Occitania Pyrénées-Orientales

Map of the trail for Puig Roja

Durée

06:22:06

Distance

16.906 km

Dénivelé

982.0 m

This hiking route to Puig Roja is located in a challenging terrain with a total distance of 16.906 kilometers and an elevation gain of 982 meters, making it extremely difficult but rewarding for experienced hikers.

Your journey begins at Mariailles, where you can find parking facilities and wilderness huts available for accommodation. From there, you will head towards Abri de Llipodera, a shelter located approximately 1.94 kilometers from the start, offering a resting spot along the trail.

As you continue on the trail, you will come across Croix de la Llipodère, a historic wayside cross situated 2.66 kilometers from the starting point. Further ahead, at 5.67 kilometers, you will reach Col des Boucacers, a natural saddle providing picturesque views of the surroundings.

Venturing on, you will encounter Collade de la Roquette at 2.62 kilometers from the start, another saddle along the route. As you approach the midpoint of the hike at around 7.04 kilometers, you will reach Pic des Sept Hommes, a prominent peak in the area offering panoramic views of the landscape.

For those seeking additional information or assistance, there are information points at Mariailles, spaced at intervals along the trail. Additionally, there are several springs available for refilling water bottles located at 2.08 kilometers and 2.17 kilometers from the start.

Your destination, Puig Roja, awaits you at 8.45 kilometers from the starting point, allowing you to enjoy the stunning views from this peak before retracing your steps back to Mariailles.

Before embarking on this challenging hike, ensure to check the weather forecast, bring an adequate water supply, and wear appropriate hiking gear. Stay safe and enjoy the breathtaking scenery along this adventurous trail to Puig Roja.

Other routes nearby

thumbnail for Pic del Bosc de la Vila Perdu dans le bosc

Pic del Bosc de la Vila Perdu dans le bosc

thumbnail for Pic Gallinasse

Pic Gallinasse

thumbnail for Refuge de Mariailles

Refuge de Mariailles

thumbnail for Pic de Bassibès

Pic de Bassibès

thumbnail for Gourgs du Cady - Gourgs du Cady

Gourgs du Cady - Gourgs du Cady

thumbnail for Gourgs du Cady - Gourgs du Cady

Gourgs du Cady - Gourgs du Cady

thumbnail for Gourgs du Cady - Gourgs du Cady

Gourgs du Cady - Gourgs du Cady

thumbnail for Gourgs du Cady - Gourgs du Cady

Gourgs du Cady - Gourgs du Cady