GR® de Pays tour du Canigou : 6 jours de trek fantastiques + ascension du Canigou par la cheminée

The GR® de Pays tour du Canigou is a trekking route located in the Pyrénées-Orientales, which invites you to discover the multiple facets of the sacred mountain of the Catalans: the Canigou peak. Located in the far east of the Pyrenees, very close to the Mediterranean Sea, the Canigou massif is visible from all of Roussillon and a good part of the Gulf of Lion. The Canigou tour is a loop of 5 to 6 days of hiking, generally passable from May to October, possible in bivouac or from refuge to refuge, which allows the walker to cross various landscapes (forests, ridges, high altitude plateaus, etc.). .), to explore different valleys, to encounter varied fauna and flora, and above all to immerse yourself in green and wild landscapes with a mild and sunny climate. Departing from Batère, we set off for a six-day adventure in total autonomy, between Conflent and Vallespir, through the Prats-de-Mollo-la-Preste nature reserve, in the middle of woods, meadows and screes. .. The richness of the route is great, from the small pastoral heritage to the immense viewpoints over the Pyrenees and the Mediterranean coast, from the thick forests to the astonishing high-altitude steppes... And, above us, the summits of the massif are imposing, mineral, colossal: You have to keep your eyes open to see the Canigou peak, surrounded among others by the Serra dels Set Homes and the Puig dels Tres Vents. And since this trek is also an opportunity to discover or rediscover a major peak in the Pyrenees, we allow ourselves a day to climb the Canigou peak (2784 meters) via the wild and renowned Cadí valley route, departing from Arago refuge. After a first portion without difficulty, we climb into the heart of the mountain by crossing the famous Canigou chimney, a technical passage that is surmountable but still sometimes dizzying and requiring attention and vigilance. The reward at the top is immense, the panorama simply fantastic! In any case, with or without the ascent (which it is also possible to do by other routes), the GR® de Pays tour du Canigou is an essential route for all Pyrenees trekking enthusiasts! ------------------------------ ...So if you want to get started too, or if you're hesitant and want more information, I'll give you all the essential information on this trek on my Échappées Montagnardes website. Practical information, statistics, difficulties, points of interest and vigilance, so that you can prepare your own adventure. And you will also find the GPX track of the route, verified by me in the field! So I'll meet you at: https://www.echappeesmontagnardes.fr/... And if you want to prepare for this trek in the best conditions, I also recommend the topoguide published by FFRandonnée which notably offers a detailed description of the GR® de Pays tour du Canigou route and information on accommodation and supplies: https://boutique.ffrandonnee.fr/topog... Enjoy discovering this long-distance hiking trail! #canigo #tourducanigou #trekkingpyrenees ------------------------------ Did you like this video? Don’t hesitate to give me your impressions in the comments! And if you are interested in the course, don't hesitate to ask me any questions you may have. I will answer it ;) ------------------------------ FIND ME ON: My YouTube channel:    / @marcherverslebonheur   My blog Échappes montagnardes: https://www.echappeesmontagnardes.fr/ Instagram:   / marcherverslebonheur   And if you need HIKING EQUIPMENT (equipment, insurance, maps and topoguides for long treks or day hikes, etc.), you can access the FFRandonnée store via this link: https: //boutique.ffrandonnee.fr/#ae51 Some links offered are affiliated: This does not change anything in your purchasing process or the prices offered on the store, it just allows me to earn a small commission on your purchases and, thus, to support me in the development of this channel! But above all, it is all the FFRandonnée volunteers who work daily to mark and maintain the trails that you will support. Many thanks for your collaboration! ------------------------------ Video chapters: 00:00 – Introduction 00:19 - Stage 1: on the heights of Vallespir 05:40 - Stage 2: discovering the forests of the Canigou massif 10:18 - Stage 3: a spectacular route, from Esquerdes de Rotjà to Pla Guillem 17:10 - Stage 4: ascent of the Canigou peak via the chimney 24:43 - Stage 5: the west and north of the Canigou massif 31:03 - Stage 6: the Canigou balconies, a grand end to the GR®!