Route: Canigou North Balconies (France)

Submitted by Alecsa Stewart on Mon, 11/18/2024 - 12:03am
Location
France
Distance
68.61 km
Vertical Gain
1,954 m
Description

A scenic waymarked walking route from Millas to Prades in the Pyrénées-Orientales department in southern France, taking in the historic Canigou massif, picturesque villages, vineyards, and orchards. The route starts at Millas train station and makes its way through landmarks such as the Força Réal hermitage, sun-drenched vineyards, the Marcevol priory, and the scenic village of Eus, perched on the hills facing Canigou and voted one of the most beautiful villages of France. There is mixed terrain, from sandy trails to rocky climbs and vertiginous descents, and we cross lots of scented paths lined with wild lavender and thyme. 

The route ends in Prades at the train station after crossing through town where we take in the historic irrigation canals and cobbled streets where many houses are decorated with pink marble mined in the foothills of Canigou.