Cerdagne and Capcir - Eastern Pyrenees

Level 2 / 5

For regular walkers in good physical condition with experience of mountain hiking. An average of 5–6 hours of hiking per day, with average elevation changes of 600m–800m, on fairly easy trails with a few occasional minor technical challenges. The walking times listed are indicative averages and cover actual walking time only, excluding breaks. Depending on weather conditions, the walking pace may also vary, with ascents ranging from + 300m to +500m per hour.

No luggage to carry: Your luggage must be left at your accommodation’s reception by 9am at the latest. It will be delivered to your next accommodation before 5pm. Only 1 bag per person is included in the luggage transfer service. For logistical reasons, please limit the weight of your transferred bag to a maximum of 15kg and avoid hard-shell suitcases: our logistics team and transport partners have to load and unload dozens of bags each day, sometimes carrying them up and down many stairs… The transport provider may charge you a supplement at the end of the walking holiday if your luggage is too heavy or you have too many bags.

Minimum 2 people.

7 days, 6 nights, 6 or 7 days of hiking.

Self-guided tour, without a guide; we provide a digital travel pack that includes access to our smartphone navigation app, a list of your accommodation, any vouchers required and all the information you need for your trip to run smoothly.
If you wish, we can send a printed version of the travel pack to your home, including maps, a route guide and a travel wallet, for a supplement of 35 € per pack. For printed travel pack requests made less than 45 days before departure, and for travellers living abroad, the pack will be available at the first hotel of your trip.

Accommodation

1 night in a room at a *** hotel on day 1, with a heated swimming pool, sauna and fitness area
2 nights in a room at a ** hotel on days 2 and 3, with access to the spa area
1 night in a room at a ** hotel on day 6
2 nights in a room at a mountain hotel on days 4 and 5

Hotel star ratings

In France, more and more hotels and guesthouses are choosing not to have an official rating, including establishments that were still rated just one or two years ago. This does not mean their quality has declined—far from it. Many guesthouses offer charming accommodation.
If we indicate, for example, a comfort level of “3* or equivalent”: this means that the establishment does not necessarily have an official rating, but offers comfort comparable to that of a 3* hotel.

Meals

Half-board accommodation. Continental breakfast (tea, coffee, milk, bread, butter, jam).
Evening meals often feature Catalan specialities and include a starter, a main course and a dessert.
Picnic lunches are not included. They can be purchased locally.

Please let us know about any food allergies or special dietary requirements when booking; we will do our best to adapt your meals.

Start

On Day 1 from 12 noon at the hotel in Saillagouse.

End

On Day 7 after the walk in Saillagouse.

By plane

Toulouse Blagnac Airport
Perpignan Airport
Contact us to discuss arranging an optional transfer to Latour-de-Carol railway station.
Then take the Yellow Train to Saillagouse. More information at https://www.lio-occitanie.fr/horaires-et-plans/

By train

Latour-de-Carol Enveitg railway station
From Paris (Gare Montparnasse): TGV + TER, with one change at Toulouse Matabiau, approximately 7 hours 50 minutes.
From Lyon (Part-Dieu): TGV–Intercités–TER, with two changes at Montpellier St Roch and Toulouse Matabiau, approximately 7 hours 45 minutes.
Then take the Yellow Train to Saillagouse (see the section above).
You can check train timetables and fares at https://www.sncf-connect.com/ .

By car

Take the A9 motorway to Perpignan, then continue from Perpignan to Saillagouse on the N 116, 90km, towards Prades, then Bourg-Madame and Saillagouse.

From Toulouse, take the N 20 via Ax-les-Thermes and the Col de Puymorens to Bourg-Madame, then Saillagouse; from Toulouse to the Col de Puymorens: 143km; from the Col de Puymorens to Saillagouse, allow 29km.

You can plan your route on Via Michelin

A number of our trips offer opportunities to swim, either during a day’s route or at the end of the day. It would be a shame to miss out. However, we emphasise that you alone must decide whether it is appropriate to swim; you therefore swim under your own responsibility and at your own risk.

Member of Agir pour un Tourisme Responsable (ATR)

Since 2012, Grand Angle has been a member of ATR, the leading association for more responsible tourism. We design our trips—on foot, by bike and on snow—to invite everyone to discover the world differently: with curiosity, respect and kindness.

As a member of the board of directors since 2018, we actively help the sector adopt more meaningful practices. In practical terms, we are committed to:

• Transparency in our practices and pricing
• Respect for our partners and local communities
• Protecting the environment on every trip

We also share the values of the Traveller’s Ethical Charter, which encourages everyone to take simple steps to protect the places they visit and enjoy meaningful encounters.

Travelife Partner

Since 2025, Grand Angle has been recognised as a Travelife Partner, an international label that certifies our responsible environmental, ethical and sustainable management practices, both within our company and in our work with partners and the organisation of our trips.

This label, the second level of a rigorous international certification scheme, recognises our practical efforts to promote responsible tourism. We are actively working towards the next level, Travelife Certified, in line with our sustainable development policy

Your transferred luggage

For logistical reasons, we ask you to limit the weight of your transferred bag to a maximum of 12kg or 15kg, avoid hard-shell suitcases and bring only one bag per person for transfer.

Your backpack

The size of your backpack is very important and may vary depending on the type of trip.

• For a walking trip with luggage transfers: at least 30L

It should contain:

• Essential kit (rainwear, a warm layer, a spare T-shirt, sunglasses, sunscreen, a first-aid kit, picnic utensils, personal items, etc.)
• Your picnic lunch for the day (bring a plastic container)
• Enough water (a water bottle with a capacity of at least 1,5 litres)

Footwear

Footwear is one of the most important items of equipment. Above all, it should be comfortable, waterproof and breathable. Good ankle support is essential. If you need to buy a new pair, we recommend trying out your footwear before starting your trip. Avoid choosing a size that is too small, as your feet tend to swell. For shorter walks, we recommend flexible trekking shoes with a good sole and firm heel support. For mountain hikes lasting more than 4 hours, bring boots with high ankle support and a fairly stiff sole. Be careful with footwear that has been left in a cupboard for too long. Walking footwear has a lifespan of 2 to 5 years. After a while, the soles can come unstuck and the stitching may tear.

Clothing specifically for hiking

• A waterproof, windproof jacket (such as Gore-Tex)

• A fleece jacket or jumper

• Walking trousers, shorts and T-shirts (choose breathable fabrics)

• Spare clothing and underwear

• Swimwear and a towel

• For trips at the beginning and end of the season, bring lightweight gloves and a warm hat for hikes at altitude

Sleeping equipment

• A sleeping bag liner is essential for all trips involving overnight stays in walkers' lodges or mountain huts (blankets are provided).

• Earplugs.

Picnic equipment

• An airtight plastic container (0,8 L) for carrying picnic salads.

• Cutlery (fork and folding knife)

• A water bottle with a capacity of at least 1,5 L, or a CamelBak, which is much more practical…

Small items

• A pair of trainers or sandals for the evening

• A pair of telescopic walking poles (optional)

• Sunglasses and sunscreen

• A sun hat, cap or bucket hat

• A camera…

• A small toiletry bag, with a towel

• A torch or head torch

• Toilet paper

• A small first-aid kit: personal medication, Compeed blister plasters, adhesive bandage tape, gauze, antiseptic, arnica granules and aspirin for minor aches and injuries… an emergency blanket.

Country: France
Capital: Paris

Travellers, including children, must carry a national identity card or passport (EU nationals).

Bring your Carte Vitale health insurance card and enough of your usual medication for the duration of your stay.

Catalan Pyrenees Regional Natural Park

Contact: 0468049760

International dialling code for calling France from abroad: +33.

No time difference: GMT +1.

• En Pyrénées Catalanes by Y. Hofmann 1989.

• Les Sentiers d’Emilie en Cerdagne et Capcir by S. Hofmann 1987.

• Le Guide Rando Cerdagne et Capcir, published by Rando Pyrénéennes.

• Terres Catalanes, Pyrénées, Roussillon, Méditerranée No. 17 May 1999, published by Terres Catalanes.