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There are few places to refill your water bottles, so make sure you have enough at the start of the hike.
The route is particularly well marked.
From Plat d'Hospitalet to the Mariailles Refuge
A beautiful hike between Spain and France from Plat d'Hospitalet to the Mariailles Refuge at the foot of Canigou. The route is varied with splendid views when crossing the mountain passes.
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 13.33 mi -
Average duration: 7h 55 -
Difficulty: Difficult -
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Back to start: No -
Ascent: + 2,041 ft -
Descent: - 3,025 ft -
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Highest point: 7,943 ft -
Lowest point: 5,538 ft
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Waypoints
- S : mi 0 - alt. 6,542 ft - Plat d'Hospitalet
- 1 : mi 0.59 - alt. 7,077 ft
- 2 : mi 1.19 - alt. 7,789 ft
- 3 : mi 1.62 - alt. 7,838 ft
- 4 : mi 3.53 - alt. 7,805 ft
- 5 : mi 4.38 - alt. 7,917 ft
- 6 : mi 4.89 - alt. 7,802 ft
- 7 : mi 6.52 - alt. 7,329 ft
- 8 : mi 8.2 - alt. 7,379 ft - Col Rochers Blancs ou Collada de Roques Blanques (2252m)
- 9 : mi 9.69 - alt. 7,316 ft - Col du coup de vent ou Collada del Vent (2229m)
- 10 : mi 10.49 - alt. 7,500 ft
- 11 : mi 10.96 - alt. 7,428 ft
- 12 : mi 11.71 - alt. 6,831 ft
- E : mi 13.33 - alt. 5,538 ft - refuge de Mariailles
Notes
This route passes through multiple protected areas, which may be subject to special regulations:
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(!) Please note the GRP® detour.25 July 2025. From (14) to (S/E). Detour (risk of falling rocks) La Preste
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