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LAROQUE DES ALBERES

Le Roc del Grevol et Puig d’Orella

A panorama of the coast and the plain of Roussillon, the Canigou as a bonus!

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Flora, Mountain, Viewpoint, Summit

Take water, snacks or a picnic, cap, windbreaker and good walking shoes. Take into account the height difference and check the weather before departure! Bring back the waste.

From the Tourist Office, Maison de la Randonnée, reach the Church following the yellow markings.
Take the small dead end opposite the Church gate then the path which climbs into the massif. On the right, the Pave mill (old mill) then a few meters higher, a pretty shaded fountain, the Fountain of the Birds, font del Ocells, in Catalan. The path follows a half-buried pipe. Arriving at a junction, turn right. Here, a small water reservoir.
Arrive at this crossroads of trails, information signs. Take the direction DOLMEN – PIC NEULOS – COL DE L’ULLAT. To the left of the path, a small watering canal that you follow until you reach a strategic crossroads of paths.
Take the path on the right which goes down towards the river. Ford the river, then the path goes up to reach a small asphalt road.
Indicative signs. Turn left towards Pic d'Orella.
Continue on the left track (DFCI AL 11). Follow it for 150 m. Take a path on the right (yellow markings). Abandon the trail. The path climbs steeply in a very beautiful rocky valley. The trail progresses on the ridge. The view is unobstructed and the panorama of the plain and the sea is superb. Trail intersection.
Continue on the path which climbs the full ridge towards the Roc del Grèvol and leave a path on the left indicated by a sign: Fontaine de la Vernosa. The trail continues to climb, with some steep sections.
Large rock: Roc del Grèvol (902 m). Beautiful view of the plain. After the rock, the path arrives at a track, which must be crossed to continue on the path, still full crest, which leads to Puig d'Orella. 1030 m.
Superb panorama. From the peak, descend full ridge towards the South-East, towards the Col de l'Ullat.
Ullat Pass. Picnic area, chalet inn. From the pass, pass the Laroque slope (towards the east) and follow the tarmac road to a fountain, located below this road.
Reina de las Fonts Fountain. The path back to Laroque starts from this fountain. Yellow markings. The path descends quickly under the beech trees, crosses a ravine, then progresses under the chestnut trees. The descent will take you to cross a forest track 4 times. The trail approaches the Laroque river and fords it. The trail passes near an ice well and continues to descend.
The path crosses the Correc de les Teixoneres. Narrow passage between two rocks, once used by shepherds to count their animals.
A few meters further, find an intersection of paths. Go down opposite.
Intersection. Leave the path on the right (yellow cross) and continue the descent via the path on the left. We find the strategic intersection of trails taken at the start of your hike. Always go down towards the village following the same route.

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