Hiking and Nordic walking near Amélie-les-Bains

Hike · Centre Sud Canigó

Santa Engracia chapel from Amélie

Follow the official town-centre route to Santa Engracia chapel, with wooded climbing and views above the Tech valley. The GPX retains the original departure, even though the tourist office has moved.

Distance

8.2 km

Route time

3 h

Grade

Roadbook effort 2/4

Ascent

+480 m

Landscape

Woodland, Heritage, Mountain and valley views

The roadbook lists 8.2 km; its published GPX measures approximately 7.6 km. The original track is supplied unchanged. Its two GPX segments have an approximately 236 m gap; consult the official route sheet for that connection.

Start: Town-centre GPX departure, avenue du Vallespir (former tourist office)

Storm repairs remain in progress on Haut-Vallespir walking and MTB routes after February 2026. Ask the centre about current conditions before setting out. Current access ↗

GPX for walking and cycling apps · available in the prepared offline app

Town trail · return

Amélie to Montalba via Le Drapeau

A longer town-start route to Montalba through the Mondony valley. The town guide warns of eroded trail and explicitly says not to take the Roc de France / Can Felix branch. Keep this route distinct from the 4.7 km Le Drapeau out-and-back and the separate Pont de Riubanys route.

Distance

10 km return

Route time

3 h

Grade

Moderate

Ascent

+480 m

Landscape

Ravine, hillside and Mondony valley

Start: Micro-Folie, 22 avenue du Vallespir, Amélie

Town trail · out and back

Mondony natural pool

A forested descent from the old Escaldadou quarter to a natural pool beside the Mondony, returning by the same path. The town reports higher visitor numbers on summer weekdays from 15:00–17:00. Water level and bathing suitability change; this route is not a swimming-safety notice.

Distance

5.2 km return

Route time

2 h

Grade

Moderate

Ascent

+240 m

Landscape

Chestnut and holm-oak forest, stream valley

Start: Micro-Folie, 22 avenue du Vallespir, Amélie

Hike · Centre Sud Canigó

Montbolo via La Rodella

Link Montbolo and Palalda on a varied loop above the Tech. Greenway sections, a steady wooded climb, village lanes and a riverside return give it more variety than a simple out-and-back.

Distance

10.6 km

Route time

2 h 40 min

Grade

Roadbook effort 2/4

Ascent

+485 m

Landscape

Woodland, Heritage, River valley, Mountain and valley views

Start: Town-centre GPX departure, avenue du Vallespir (former tourist office)

Storm repairs remain in progress on Haut-Vallespir walking and MTB routes after February 2026. Ask the centre about current conditions before setting out. Current access ↗

GPX for walking and cycling apps · available in the prepared offline app

Hike · Centre Sud Canigó

Le Drapeau viewpoint

A short but uphill outing above Amélie to the Catalan flag and its valley view. The official track includes the town-centre approach and a slightly different return through the streets.

Distance

4.7 km

Route time

2 h 15 min

Grade

Roadbook effort 1/4

Ascent

+282 m

Landscape

Woodland, Mountain and valley views, Heritage

Start: Town-centre GPX departure, avenue du Vallespir (former tourist office)

Storm repairs remain in progress on Haut-Vallespir walking and MTB routes after February 2026. Ask the centre about current conditions before setting out. Current access ↗

GPX for walking and cycling apps · available in the prepared offline app

Town walk · out and back

Montbolo Calvary viewpoint

A short uphill walk to a cross and a broad view over Amélie and Palalda. The published time is the municipal estimate; the climb makes it more than a flat town stroll.

Distance

4.3 km return

Route time

1 h

Grade

Easy

Ascent

+200 m

Landscape

Open views over Amélie and Palalda

Start: Micro-Folie, 22 avenue du Vallespir, Amélie

Town heritage walk · loop

Fountains and washhouses of Amélie

A varied town loop linking historic fountains and washhouses with the Tech riverbank, greenway, Fort path and the old Escaldadou quarter. The town sheet includes steps and rising footpaths despite its Easy grade.

Distance

3.6 km loop

Route time

1 h 30

Grade

Easy

Ascent

+200 m

Landscape

Thermal heritage, riverside, wooded lanes

Start: Micro-Folie, 22 avenue du Vallespir, Amélie

Town heritage walk · loop

Fountains and washhouses of Palalda

Follow the Tech to Palalda’s old millstone, fountains, washhouse and medieval lanes, with a café stop in the village. Includes a steep concrete lane, steps and narrow old streets.

Distance

5.1 km loop

Route time

1 h 30

Grade

Easy

Ascent

+239 m

Landscape

Medieval lanes, Tech river, village views

Start: Micro-Folie, 22 avenue du Vallespir, Amélie

Greenway walk · return

The Vila greenway and viaducts

A gentle out-and-back on the former railway line, crossing three viaducts and a tunnel. The town says walkers can continue toward Céret and return the same way or by bus. Tunnel lighting and current path condition should be checked locally.

Distance

10 km return

Route time

2 h

Grade

Easy

Ascent

+100 m

Landscape

Old railway, three viaducts and a tunnel

Start: Micro-Folie, 22 avenue du Vallespir, Amélie

Town heritage walk · loop

Amélienne necropolis

A short town-centre heritage walk to the historic necropolis, returning past the old military thermal hospital and a viewpoint over the Mondony gorge. Check cemetery access at the entrance.

Distance

1.5 km return

Route time

30 min

Grade

Easy

Ascent

+100 m

Landscape

Historic cemetery, thermal town and gorge views

Start: Micro-Folie, 22 avenue du Vallespir, Amélie

Town trail · loop

Palalda and the riding centre

A broad loop by the Tech and below Palalda, climbing back through the village lanes. The town sheet offers a choice of return routes, including narrow steep streets or the departmental road; follow the current signed route.

Distance

8 km loop

Route time

1 h 30

Grade

Easy

Ascent

+100 m

Landscape

Tech riverside and medieval Palalda

Start: Micro-Folie, 22 avenue du Vallespir, Amélie

Greenway walk · return

Rivemale riverside path

The easiest local nature break: follow the Tech past the municipal pool, Forest Aventure and tennis courts along the greenway to Pla du Bernadou, then return the same way.

Distance

4.8 km return

Route time

1 h 15

Grade

Easy

Ascent

+30 m

Landscape

Flat riverside, pool and woodland recreation area

Start: Micro-Folie, 22 avenue du Vallespir, Amélie

Nordic Walk · loop

Sports complex Arles-sur-Tech

A Nordic-walking option starting beside the compact golf course at Arles-sur-Tech’s sports complex. A useful alternative to a mountain outing when you want to practise the walking technique close to the valley floor.

Start: In front of Golf Compact, Arles-sur-Tech

Nordic Walk · return and viewpoint loop

Santa Engracia chapel (Montalba start)

Approach Santa Engracia chapel from Montalba rather than Amélie’s town centre. The chapel and valley scenery give this Nordic route a different starting point and character from the longer municipal walk.

Start: Montalba parking / village

Nordic Walk · out and back

Montalba and Santa Engracia battery

A Nordic route linking Montalba with the Santa Engracia battery area. Combine mountain-village character with the valley’s military heritage; use the organiser’s map for this specific circuit.

Start: Montalba parking / village

Nordic Walk · loop

Palalda: heritage to nature

Start near Palalda’s church and take a Nordic outing from the old village towards its natural surroundings. A convenient way to combine local heritage with an active walk close to the apartment.

Start: Church parking, Palalda

Coastal hike · circular

Roses: Cobertella dolmens

A short hillside loop above Roses, linking ancient dolmens, standing stones and dry-stone walls with views across the gulf. Start in La Muntanyeta; take water for the exposed sections.

Distance

4,1 km

Route time

1 h 30 min

Grade

Easy · SENDIF

Ascent

+180 m

Landscape

Heritage and hillside views

Start: La Muntanyeta, Carrer Praxíteles, Roses

GPX for walking and cycling apps · available in the prepared offline app

Coastal hike · circular

La Selva de Mar village loop

Explore a quieter village behind the coast, then climb past Sant Sebastià for hillside views. Medieval towers, fountains and the old washhouse make this a rewarding mix of village lanes and paths.

Distance

3,5 km

Route time

1h 15 min

Grade

Easy · SENDIF

Ascent

+120 m

Landscape

Heritage and hillside views

Start: Village entrance, GIV-6121, La Selva de Mar

GPX for walking and cycling apps · available in the prepared offline app

Coastal hike · circular

Punta del Cap de Creus

Walk out from the lighthouse information point through wind-shaped rocks to coastal viewpoints and the S’Infern cave area. Stay on marked paths in the protected reserve; the loop has uneven rocky ground.

Distance

2,1 km

Route time

45 min

Grade

Easy · SENDIF

Ascent

+100 m

Landscape

Coastal rocks and sea views

Start: Information point near Cap de Creus lighthouse

Vehicle access to the cape is regulated seasonally. Check the park’s current parking and shuttle arrangements before driving; high fire risk or strong wind can restrict access. Current access ↗

GPX for walking and cycling apps · available in the prepared offline app

Coastal hike · circular

Paratge de Tudela rock landscape

Discover sculpted rock formations and open sea views in the landscape that inspired Dalí. The outward path is paved, but this full loop returns on the narrower, rocky Francalós path. It is a walking route, not a cycle route.

Distance

4 km

Route time

1 h 30 min

Grade

Easy · SENDIF

Ascent

+110 m

Landscape

Coastal rocks and sea views

Start: Coll de Ses Portes information hut, Tudela

Vehicle access to the cape is regulated seasonally. Check the park’s current parking and shuttle arrangements before driving; high fire risk or strong wind can restrict access. Current access ↗

GPX for walking and cycling apps · available in the prepared offline app

Lake walk · circular

The circuit of Lake Banyoles

Follow the waymarked circuit around the lake, passing wetland viewpoints and quieter lagoons. The tourist office describes a flat, easy circuit suitable for families and pushchairs. Allow the full published walking time if you go all the way around.

Distance

8 km loop

Route time

2 h 30 min

Grade

Easy · tourist-office classification

Landscape

Lake, wetlands and birdlife

Start: Published lakeside circuit start, Banyoles

Hike · Centre Sud Canigó

Le Roc de la Creu — Coustouges

Explore Coustouges and climb towards the Roc de la Creu viewpoint on this compact loop. The route combines the village church and lanes with a short woodland escape.

Distance

3.8 km

Route time

1 h 30 min

Grade

Roadbook effort 1/4

Ascent

+108 m

Landscape

Woodland, Heritage, Mountain and valley views

Start: Village-entrance parking beside the D3, Coustouges

Storm repairs remain in progress on Haut-Vallespir walking and MTB routes after February 2026. Ask the centre about current conditions before setting out. Current access ↗

GPX for walking and cycling apps · available in the prepared offline app

Hike · Centre Sud Canigó

Leca to the Devesa de Vallbona

Climb from the Riuferrer valley into mountain woodland and the open pastures of Vallbona. Old charcoal-making sites and broad views add interest to this substantial upland circuit.

Distance

12.2 km

Route time

5 h 30 min

Grade

Roadbook effort 3/4

Ascent

+920 m

Landscape

Woodland, Mountain and valley views, Heritage

Start: Leca hamlet parking and footbridge, Corsavy

Storm repairs remain in progress on Haut-Vallespir walking and MTB routes after February 2026. Ask the centre about current conditions before setting out. Current access ↗

GPX for walking and cycling apps · available in the prepared offline app

Hike · Centre Sud Canigó

Le Tour de la Souque

An upland loop around the Souque with woodland, ridge walking and open views. Reaching its forest start is part of the outing: the roadbook describes an approach track needing good vehicle clearance.

Distance

6.4 km

Route time

3 h

Grade

Roadbook effort 2/4

Ascent

+390 m

Landscape

Woodland, Mountain and valley views

Start: Pla de la Bena forest junction above Montferrer

Storm repairs remain in progress on Haut-Vallespir walking and MTB routes after February 2026. Ask the centre about current conditions before setting out. The forest approach to Pla de la Bena needs good vehicle clearance; no parking pin has been inferred from the route line. Current access ↗

GPX for walking and cycling apps · available in the prepared offline app

Hike · Centre Sud Canigó

La Montée à Sant Guillem

Walk up the Coumelade valley to Sant Guillem chapel and its refuge. Woodland, an arboretum and the mountain setting make the climb a natural choice for a longer picnic stop.

Distance

7.9 km

Route time

3 h 15 min

Grade

Roadbook effort 2/4

Ascent

+468 m

Landscape

Woodland, Heritage, Mountain and valley views

Start: Official GPX departure beside the D74 near L’Allau

Storm repairs remain in progress on Haut-Vallespir walking and MTB routes after February 2026. Ask the centre about current conditions before setting out. Current access ↗

GPX for walking and cycling apps · available in the prepared offline app

Hike · Centre Sud Canigó

Prats-de-Mollo and Sant Guillem circuit

A long mountain circuit connecting Prats-de-Mollo with Sant Guillem via wooded passes and higher viewpoints. Treat it as a full-day mountain undertaking, with substantial climbing and a clear weather window.

Distance

21.3 km

Route time

9 h

Grade

Roadbook effort 3/4

Ascent

+1 317 m

Landscape

Woodland, Heritage, Mountain and valley views

Start: Prats-de-Mollo, official GPX departure near the visitor office

Storm repairs remain in progress on Haut-Vallespir walking and MTB routes after February 2026. Ask the centre about current conditions before setting out. The GPX starts in Prats-de-Mollo; the roadbook describes the circuit from Sant Guillem. Its numbered instructions continue beyond the header distance, so use the track as the geometry reference. Current access ↗

GPX for walking and cycling apps · available in the prepared offline app

Hike · Centre Sud Canigó

Le Tech to Serralongue

Link Le Tech with Serralongue on a hilly walk through the valley sides. The village’s Romanesque heritage and viewpoint are a worthwhile pause before returning along the official route.

Distance

6.4 km

Route time

2 h 45 min

Grade

Roadbook effort 2/4

Ascent

+435 m

Landscape

Woodland, Heritage, Mountain and valley views

Start: Comalada bridge area, Le Tech

Storm repairs remain in progress on Haut-Vallespir walking and MTB routes after February 2026. Ask the centre about current conditions before setting out. Current access ↗

GPX for walking and cycling apps · available in the prepared offline app

Hike · Centre Sud Canigó

Coll d’en Gros from Arles

A compact hill circuit above Arles that passes reminders of the valley’s iron-mining history. Expect genuine climbing despite its shorter distance, with a return through the village.

Distance

6.8 km

Route time

2 h 30 min

Grade

Roadbook effort 1/4

Ascent

+530 m

Landscape

Woodland, Heritage, Mountain and valley views

The roadbook lists 6.8 km; its published GPX measures approximately 6.2 km. The original track is supplied unchanged.

Start: Centre Sud Canigó entrance, Arles-sur-Tech

Storm repairs remain in progress on Haut-Vallespir walking and MTB routes after February 2026. Ask the centre about current conditions before setting out. Current access ↗

GPX for walking and cycling apps · available in the prepared offline app

Hike · Centre Sud Canigó

Au Fil du Chemin Rural — La Bastide

Follow old rural links between La Bastide and Saint-Marsal through pastoral hills and woodland. A varied circuit for walkers who enjoy villages and agricultural landscapes as much as a summit.

Distance

10.3 km

Route time

4 h 15 min

Grade

Roadbook effort 2/4

Ascent

+607 m

Landscape

Woodland, Heritage, Mountain and valley views

Start: La Bastide village entrance, official GPX departure

Storm repairs remain in progress on Haut-Vallespir walking and MTB routes after February 2026. Ask the centre about current conditions before setting out. Current access ↗

GPX for walking and cycling apps · available in the prepared offline app

Hike · Centre Sud Canigó

Tour de Batère and the Roman road

Climb from Saint-Marsal towards Batère’s signal tower along historic paths and mining country. Open hillside views and the old Roman route give this walk a strong sense of the valley’s past.

Distance

13.2 km

Route time

5 h 30 min

Grade

Roadbook effort 2/4

Ascent

+741 m

Landscape

Woodland, Heritage, Mountain and valley views

Start: Village-entrance parking and bus stop, Saint-Marsal

Storm repairs remain in progress on Haut-Vallespir walking and MTB routes after February 2026. Ask the centre about current conditions before setting out. Current access ↗

GPX for walking and cycling apps · available in the prepared offline app

Hike · Centre Sud Canigó

Les Ménerots and Tour de Batère

Reach the Ménerots mining remains and the Tour de Batère from La Bastide. The route climbs through forest and former industrial landscapes before opening towards the high tower viewpoint.

Distance

14.2 km

Route time

5 h

Grade

Roadbook effort 3/4

Ascent

+780 m

Landscape

Woodland, Heritage, Mountain and valley views

Start: La Bastide village entrance, official GPX departure

Storm repairs remain in progress on Haut-Vallespir walking and MTB routes after February 2026. Ask the centre about current conditions before setting out. Current access ↗

GPX for walking and cycling apps · available in the prepared offline app

Hike · Centre Sud Canigó

El Piló del Belmaig

A demanding climb from the valley to the Belmaig ridge, combining forest paths with a broad mountain panorama. Allow a full walking day and save energy for the descent.

Distance

14.2 km

Route time

6 h

Grade

Roadbook effort 4/4

Ascent

+1 080 m

Landscape

Woodland, Mountain and valley views

The roadbook lists 14.2 km; its published GPX measures approximately 13.4 km. The original track is supplied unchanged.

Start: Centre Sud Canigó, Arles-sur-Tech

Storm repairs remain in progress on Haut-Vallespir walking and MTB routes after February 2026. Ask the centre about current conditions before setting out. Current access ↗

GPX for walking and cycling apps · available in the prepared offline app

Hike · Centre Sud Canigó

Pic Estelle from Batère

Explore the old Batère mining slopes and climb towards Pic Estelle for views over the Vallespir and Canigó. The roadbook notes a winter road barrier below the refuge, which changes the approach.

Distance

9.1 km

Route time

3 h 30 min

Grade

Roadbook effort 2/4

Ascent

+487 m

Landscape

Woodland, Heritage, Mountain and valley views

Start: Refuge de Batère, official GPX departure

Storm repairs remain in progress on Haut-Vallespir walking and MTB routes after February 2026. Ask the centre about current conditions before setting out. The roadbook notes a road barrier at Col de la Descargue from late November to early March; the approach then starts lower down. Current access ↗

GPX for walking and cycling apps · available in the prepared offline app

Hike · Centre Sud Canigó

Chemin des Fontaines — Saint-Laurent

Discover springs and wooded paths around Saint-Laurent-de-Cerdans, with the village’s Catalan craft heritage close at hand. This is a countryside walk, distinct from the shorter fountains strolls in Amélie and Palalda.

Distance

11.9 km

Route time

4 h 30 min

Grade

Roadbook effort 2/4

Ascent

+400 m

Landscape

Woodland, Heritage

Start: Visitor-office area, Saint-Laurent-de-Cerdans

Storm repairs remain in progress on Haut-Vallespir walking and MTB routes after February 2026. Ask the centre about current conditions before setting out. Current access ↗

GPX for walking and cycling apps · available in the prepared offline app

Hike · Centre Sud Canigó

Mont Capell from Saint-Laurent

Climb from Saint-Laurent to Mont Capell through forest and border-country hills. Its open viewpoint makes a satisfying goal before the route winds back towards the village.

Distance

10.4 km

Route time

4 h 30 min

Grade

Roadbook effort 3/4

Ascent

+540 m

Landscape

Woodland, Mountain and valley views, Heritage

Start: Visitor-office area, Saint-Laurent-de-Cerdans

Storm repairs remain in progress on Haut-Vallespir walking and MTB routes after February 2026. Ask the centre about current conditions before setting out. Current access ↗

GPX for walking and cycling apps · available in the prepared offline app

Hike · Centre Sud Canigó

Weekend at Sant Guillem

A two-day-style mountain outing from Prats-de-Mollo to Sant Guillem, linking wooded passes and the refuge. The published 11-hour walking total is best considered with an overnight stay booked separately.

Distance

25.3 km

Route time

11 h

Grade

Roadbook effort 3/4

Ascent

+1 390 m

Landscape

Woodland, Heritage, Mountain and valley views

Start: Visitor-office area, Prats-de-Mollo

Storm repairs remain in progress on Haut-Vallespir walking and MTB routes after February 2026. Ask the centre about current conditions before setting out. Current access ↗

GPX for walking and cycling apps · available in the prepared offline app

Hike · Centre Sud Canigó

La Rando du Fer

A long iron-heritage circuit linking the Aspres villages with Palomère and the Tour de Batère. Forest paths, old mining sites and high views make this a demanding full-day walk.

Distance

18.6 km

Route time

7 h 45 min

Grade

Roadbook effort 3/4

Ascent

+1 061 m

Landscape

Woodland, Heritage, Mountain and valley views

Start: La Bastide, departure used by the official GPX

Storm repairs remain in progress on Haut-Vallespir walking and MTB routes after February 2026. Ask the centre about current conditions before setting out. The GPX starts in La Bastide; the roadbook describes the same circuit from Saint-Marsal. Follow the start shown on this card. Current access ↗

GPX for walking and cycling apps · available in the prepared offline app

Hike · Centre Sud Canigó

Camí de la Retirada from Prats

Climb towards Col d’Ares on a route associated with the 1939 Retirada. The historical context is moving, and the border views add a strong sense of place to the uphill effort.

Distance

13.8 km

Route time

4 h 30 min

Grade

Roadbook effort 3/4

Ascent

+815 m

Landscape

Woodland, Heritage, Mountain and valley views

Start: Visitor-office parking, Prats-de-Mollo

Storm repairs remain in progress on Haut-Vallespir walking and MTB routes after February 2026. Ask the centre about current conditions before setting out. Current access ↗

GPX for walking and cycling apps · available in the prepared offline app

Hike · Centre Sud Canigó

La Grande Batterie from Arles

Climb from Arles to the old mountain battery, then visit Santa Engracia chapel on the return. A longer forest outing that combines military history and valley viewpoints.

Distance

11.4 km

Route time

4 h 30 min

Grade

Roadbook effort 3/4

Ascent

+705 m

Landscape

Woodland, Heritage, Mountain and valley views

Start: Centre Sud Canigó entrance, Arles-sur-Tech

Storm repairs remain in progress on Haut-Vallespir walking and MTB routes after February 2026. Ask the centre about current conditions before setting out. Current access ↗

GPX for walking and cycling apps · available in the prepared offline app

Hike · Centre Sud Canigó

Santa Engracia chapel from Arles

An alternative chapel outing from Arles, climbing via Can Draguines to Santa Engracia. Useful if you want the chapel and its panorama without starting in central Amélie.

Distance

8 km

Route time

3 h

Grade

Roadbook effort 2/4

Ascent

+450 m

Landscape

Woodland, Heritage, Mountain and valley views

Start: Centre Sud Canigó entrance, Arles-sur-Tech

Storm repairs remain in progress on Haut-Vallespir walking and MTB routes after February 2026. Ask the centre about current conditions before setting out. Current access ↗

GPX for walking and cycling apps · available in the prepared offline app

Hike · Centre Sud Canigó

Les Tours de Cabrenç

Walk from Serralongue to the three Cabrenç towers through woodland and along higher viewpoints. Ask the mairie about the signal-tower key if you hope to enter, rather than only admire the ruins.

Distance

11.9 km

Route time

5 h

Grade

Roadbook effort 3/4

Ascent

+662 m

Landscape

Woodland, Heritage, Mountain and valley views

The roadbook lists 11.9 km; its published GPX measures approximately 12.6 km. The original track is supplied unchanged.

Start: Panoramic parking at the entrance to Serralongue

Storm repairs remain in progress on Haut-Vallespir walking and MTB routes after February 2026. Ask the centre about current conditions before setting out. Current access ↗

GPX for walking and cycling apps · available in the prepared offline app

Hike · Centre Sud Canigó

Montalba to Roc de Frausa

A strenuous mountain ascent from Montalba to the border ridge and Roc de Frausa. The summit rewards the climbing with wide views, but rocky ground and exposed weather call for experienced walkers.

Distance

14.5 km

Route time

5 h

Grade

Roadbook effort 4/4

Ascent

+1 080 m

Landscape

Woodland, Mountain and valley views

Start: Montalba village, published GPX departure by the church area

Storm repairs remain in progress on Haut-Vallespir walking and MTB routes after February 2026. Ask the centre about current conditions before setting out. Current access ↗

GPX for walking and cycling apps · available in the prepared offline app

Hike · Centre Sud Canigó

Le Puig Petit — Coustouges

A gentler circuit from Coustouges through paths associated with the old iron route. Village heritage, woodland and red-rock scenery make it a good shorter outing in the border hills.

Distance

4.6 km

Route time

1 h 40 min

Grade

Roadbook effort 1/4

Ascent

+90 m

Landscape

Woodland, Heritage

Start: Village-entrance parking, Coustouges

Storm repairs remain in progress on Haut-Vallespir walking and MTB routes after February 2026. Ask the centre about current conditions before setting out. Current access ↗

GPX for walking and cycling apps · available in the prepared offline app

Hike · Centre Sud Canigó

El Castell — Montferrer

Climb above Montferrer to the ruined castle and Puig de Villefort. Woodland and open views towards the Roussillon plain make this a rewarding half-day heritage walk.

Distance

7.7 km

Route time

3 h

Grade

Roadbook effort 1/4

Ascent

+340 m

Landscape

Woodland, Heritage, Mountain and valley views

Start: Montferrer village, GPX departure near the church

Storm repairs remain in progress on Haut-Vallespir walking and MTB routes after February 2026. Ask the centre about current conditions before setting out. Current access ↗

GPX for walking and cycling apps · available in the prepared offline app

Hike · Centre Sud Canigó

Cal Cabous and La Parcigoule

A quieter mountain circuit above Prats-de-Mollo through forest, pastoral clearings and the Parcigoule valley. Higher viewpoints and the Cal Cabous area reward a sustained day of climbing.

Distance

13 km

Route time

5 h 45 min

Grade

Roadbook effort 3/4

Ascent

+888 m

Landscape

Woodland, River valley, Mountain and valley views

Start: Forest entrance in the Parcigoule valley, official GPX departure

Storm repairs remain in progress on Haut-Vallespir walking and MTB routes after February 2026. Ask the centre about current conditions before setting out. Current access ↗

GPX for walking and cycling apps · available in the prepared offline app

Shared walking path · Ecovies de Girona

Empúries coast: the short path towards Sant Pere Pescador

A short, almost level coastal connection for a gentle walk or an unhurried pedal between fields and the dune landscape. Pair it with a visit to Sant Martí d’Empúries rather than treating it as a long-distance coastal ride. The file covers the actual 1.65 km local path, not the whole journey to Sant Pere Pescador village.

Distance

1.65 km one way

Route time

≈30 min · walking estimate

Grade

Operator: minimal

Landscape

Coastal plain, fields and dunes

Start: Northern end of the published coastal path

Finish: Southern end towards Sant Martí d’Empúries; this short link does not reach both village centres

Shared by walkers and cyclists. Keep speed low near other users; beach access and camping facilities are separate from this public route. Current access ↗

GPX for walking and cycling apps · available in the prepared offline app

Route source: Consorci de les Vies Verdes de Girona · Official details ↗

Shared walking path · Ecovies de Girona

Garrigàs to Arenys d’Empordà

An easy rural link through a quieter part of the Empordà, with fields, stone pines and the stream crossing near Pont de l’Humà. It makes a pleasant short walk or family-paced bike outing when combined with the nearby villages. The surface is compacted gravel; allow extra time for an out-and-back visit.

Distance

1.93 km one way

Route time

≈35 min · walking estimate

Grade

Operator: minimal

Landscape

Farm fields, pine groves and the Sorrells stream

Start: Garrigàs end of the published path

Finish: Arenys d’Empordà end of the published path

The path runs alongside the GIV-6226 corridor. Use the signed crossings and share the path considerately. Current access ↗

GPX for walking and cycling apps · available in the prepared offline app

Route source: Consorci de les Vies Verdes de Girona · Official details ↗

Shared walking path · Ecovies de Girona

Pals to Masos de Pals: the local path

A very short link through the rural landscape between Pals and Masos de Pals, useful for stretching your legs before or after exploring medieval Pals. Walk beside fields and dry-stone margins, or include the path in a gentle local bike outing. This file covers the 830 m connection, not a complete village or beach circuit.

Distance

0.83 km one way

Route time

≈20 min · walking estimate

Grade

Operator: minimal

Landscape

Fields and dry-stone rural landscape

Start: Pals end of the published local connection

Finish: Masos de Pals end of the local connection

Compacted gravel and a small gradient. Arrange your return along the same path if making an out-and-back outing. Current access ↗

GPX for walking and cycling apps · available in the prepared offline app

Route source: Consorci de les Vies Verdes de Girona · Official details ↗

Shared walking path · Ecovies de Girona

La Tallada d’Empordà to Tor

An undemanding village-to-village connection across the open farmland of the Empordanet. Use it for a quiet short stroll, an easy pedal or a break during a day exploring the smaller inland villages. The downloadable line is the actual 850 m local connection; return the same way for a longer walk.

Distance

0.85 km one way

Route time

≈20 min · walking estimate

Grade

Operator: minimal

Landscape

Empordanet farmland and small villages

Start: La Tallada end of the official path

Finish: Tor end of the local path

Mixed compacted gravel and asphalt. Allow for shared use by walkers and cyclists. Current access ↗

GPX for walking and cycling apps · available in the prepared offline app

Route source: Consorci de les Vies Verdes de Girona · Official details ↗

Shared walking path · Ecovies de Girona

Torroella de Montgrí to l’Estartit

Follow the foot of the Montgrí massif towards the coast, passing olive groves and open views before arriving at l’Estartit. It is a useful way to combine a market-town visit with time by the sea. Around 3.4 km is separated from motor traffic; the remaining 1.6 km uses shared road space.

Distance

About 5 km one way

Route time

≈80 min · walking estimate

Grade

Operator: minimal

Landscape

Montgrí foothills, olive groves and coastal approach

Start: Torroella de Montgrí end of the official file

Finish: L’Estartit end of the official file

Checked 18 October 2026: the operator reports rain-damaged sections, still passable with caution. Slow down at affected points and check for later updates before setting out. Current access ↗

GPX for walking and cycling apps · available in the prepared offline app

Route source: Consorci de les Vies Verdes de Girona · Official details ↗

Walking · Ecovies de Girona

Palafrugell heritage path: the published 3 km section

Explore the rural edge and historic setting of a town shaped by cork making and its links with the coast. This is an appealing quieter addition to a Palafrugell visit, with a mix of country-path and town surroundings. The downloadable file is a one-way section, so plan how to return before you start.

Distance

3.01 km in the GPX

Route time

≈60 min · guide estimate

Grade

Operator: minimal

Landscape

Town edges, rural heritage and historic Palafrugell

The official page describes a 4.23 km outing. Its current GPX contains a 3.01 km one-way section, supplied unchanged here; it is not presented as the complete 4.23 km route.

Start: Southern end of the official GPX, outside central Palafrugell

Finish: The GPX ends in the Palafrugell town area

Follow local pedestrian signs in the town centre. File distance excludes any return and sightseeing detours. Current access ↗

GPX for walking and cycling apps · available in the prepared offline app

Route source: Consorci de les Vies Verdes de Girona · Official details ↗

Walking · Ecovies de Girona

Sant Pau de Segúries: a short riverside walk

A small riverside outing in the Camprodon valley, with the Ter, old bridge remains and traces of the village’s working history as its setting. It is a good leg-stretch on a day over Col d’Ares, rather than a demanding mountain hike. Retrace the path for an out-and-back walk.

Distance

0.56 km in the file · return the same way

Route time

≈30 min · guide estimate

Grade

Operator: minimal

Landscape

Ter riverside, bridge remains and village history

The page gives 1.4 km out and back. The current GPX contains a 0.56 km one-way section; retracing that file is about 1.1 km. The original points are retained.

Start: The official riverside departure at Sant Pau de Segúries

Finish: End of the short published riverside section

Stay away from the river edge during high water and check local conditions after heavy rain. Current access ↗

GPX for walking and cycling apps · available in the prepared offline app

Route source: Consorci de les Vies Verdes de Girona · Official details ↗

Walking · Ecovies de Girona

La Cellera de Ter: riverside and village circuit

A longer, mostly low-lying walk where the Ter valley opens into fields and village surroundings below Puigdefrou. The circuit combines river scenery with local heritage, making it a useful walking day near Girona. Bring time for stops rather than treating the quoted walking time as a sightseeing schedule.

Distance

8.22 km in the GPX

Route time

≈150 min · guide estimate

Grade

Operator: minimal

Landscape

Ter valley, farmland and village heritage

The route page lists 9.2 km; its current GPX measures about 8.2 km. The file is supplied unchanged and returns within a few metres of its start.

Start: The published departure in La Cellera de Ter

Finish: Back close to the departure in La Cellera de Ter

Avoid river margins in high water. This is a walking itinerary; the operator does not list it as a cycling circuit. Current access ↗

GPX for walking and cycling apps · available in the prepared offline app

Route source: Consorci de les Vies Verdes de Girona · Official details ↗

Shared walking path · Ecovies de Girona

La Muga: Sant Llorenç to Empuriabrava

Follow the changing character of the Muga from inland villages towards the Empordà coast. The route combines a lower greenway with a more demanding mountain connection, so the full 41 km should not be mistaken for a flat family path. Choose a manageable outing using the operator’s map and organise your return.

Distance

41 km one way

Route time

≈600 min · walking estimate

Grade

Operator: medium · includes a mountain connection

Landscape

Muga valley, villages, reservoir country and coastal plain

Start: Sant Llorenç de la Muga end of the published track

Finish: Empuriabrava coastal end

The lower river corridor is vulnerable to flooding. Check official notices after rain and never enter a flooded crossing. Current access ↗

Route source: Consorci de les Vies Verdes de Girona · Official details ↗

Shared walking path · Ecovies de Girona

Vall de Bianya: the Olot–Hostalnou connection

A gentle valley outing between the Olot area and Hostalnou de Bianya, with farmland and woodland beneath the Garrotxa hills. Combine a short walk or ride with the valley’s Romanesque heritage and a village stop. Use the operator’s map to select the intended local section and return.

Distance

5 km on the official route sheet

Route time

≈90 min · walking estimate

Grade

Operator: minimal

Landscape

Garrotxa farmland, woodland and Romanesque valley heritage

Start: Use the official route map to choose your departure

Route source: Consorci de les Vies Verdes de Girona · Official details ↗

Shared walking path · Ecovies de Girona

Tren Petit: Palafrugell and Palamós

An old narrow-gauge railway route linking the Palafrugell and Palamós area through a quieter inland landscape behind the coast. Walk a short section or ride the main greenway, with separate options towards Castell beach and Mont-ras. Choose the main line and return before leaving, rather than treating every branch as one circuit.

Distance

About 6–6.5 km main route; branches separate

Route time

≈120 min · walking estimate

Grade

Operator: minimal

Landscape

Former railway, fields and Costa Brava access paths

Start: Use the official map for the main route and optional branches

Checked 18 October 2026: the operator reports a partially damaged railing and reduced passing space at one point. Passage is not listed closed, but extra care is requested. Current access ↗

Route source: Consorci de les Vies Verdes de Girona · Official details ↗

Walking · Ecovies de Girona

Palafrugell–Palamós: coastal footpath and Tren Petit circuit

A full walking day combining the Costa Brava’s coves and headlands with a quieter return along the Tren Petit corridor. The coastal section adds rougher footing and repeated changes of level, so bring proper walking shoes, water and time for stops. This is a walking circuit; the coastal footpath is not offered as a bike route.

Distance

16.3 km circuit

Route time

≈330 min · guide estimate

Grade

Operator: minimal

Landscape

Coves, coastal cliffs and former railway

Start: Palafrugell start of the published walking circuit

Finish: Back to Palafrugell

Avoid exposed coastal sections in rough weather. The Tren Petit section has an operator notice about a damaged railing; check the current route notices. Current access ↗

Route source: Consorci de les Vies Verdes de Girona · Official details ↗