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Church of Saint-Martin-le-Vieux – View over the landscape loop from Casteil

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Church of Saint-Martin-le-Vieux – View over the landscape loop from Casteil

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Church of Saint-Martin-le-Vieux – View over the landscape loop from Casteil

01:41

4.75km

270m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 17, 2026

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Parc naturel régional des Pyrénées catalanes

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Parking

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435 m

Serpentine Ascent in Parc Naturel Régional des Pyrénées Catalanes

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The ascent is via the access road, which is closed to traffic. Steep but easy to walk.

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1.34 km

Church of Saint-Martin-le-Vieux

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Closed of course. It was rebuilt from ruins in 1975. Behind there is a table for a rest and a great view over the countryside.

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1.39 km

Saint-Martin du Canigou Abbey.

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Saint-Martin-du-Canigou is a monastery at 1100 meters above sea level on the slopes of the Pic du Canigou (2784 m). The first church was consecrated here in 1009, but the …

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2.28 km

View of Abbaye Saint-Martin du Canigou

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The Saint-Martin du Canigou Abbey, founded in the year 1001 by a Count of Cerdagne, is located in the heart of the Canigou massif, on a 1,094 meter high rocky …

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2.67 km

View over the landscape

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The route's highest vantage point offers a view of Vernet-les-Bains.

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3.15 km

Steep Ascent to the Saint-Martin-du-Canigou Abbey Refuge

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The descent is very different from the ascent, steep over rocks and through a river. If that is too exhausting for you, you should go back the same way.

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4.75 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.50 km

1.31 km

490 m

460 m

Surfaces

2.27 km

1.37 km

597 m

267 m

213 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,040 m)

Lowest point (780 m)

Weather

Saturday 22 August

30°C

16°C

31 %

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Comments

August 18, 2024,Casteil Abbaye de Saint Martin MARCHE AVEC KARINE 18 août 2024

Quite a violent start 2.5km 300D+ and 2.5km descent but no difficulty because concrete track to the Abbey.
The Abbey has been made of rough stone for 1000 years, nothing magnificent but pure natural.
A must-see on foot by bike, be careful it's uphill (gravel mountain bike).

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May 1, 2022,Abtei Saint-Mar tin du Canigou Auf- und Abstieg mit Besichtigung und ein Stück vergessen wieder einzustellen 🙈

After a somewhat steep ascent we reached the Abbey of Saint-Martin du Canigou, which is still run by Benedictines today. Located in the middle of the mountains, we had a guided tour by Sister Gabriela, who told us about life and work in the order. The descent (unfortunately forgot to turn Komoot on again 🙈😏) was a little more relaxed

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July 25, 2024,Abbaye du canigou

For the visit, no special outfit, we will lend you a cloth to cover your shoulders.

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August 6, 2022,Wanderung zur Abbaye Saint-Martin du Canigou...sehr schön...🇲🇫🏞🌞

...a nice tour with great views around the Canigou...🌄...the monastery is very well preserved...the tour was interesting...if you are nearby, definitely go there...🔜 ...unfortunately only the way there is recorded...accidentally pressed save and exit instead of continuing...😫

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July 17, 2023,Abbaye Saint-Martin du Canigou Runde von Casteil - Aufstieg

Steep path, on a narrow street, which is also used by residents
boot up. Partly in the forest, otherwise very sunny.
The upper section with a view of the abbey is worthwhile. However, the path is unpaved and rather mountainous. You should be sure-footed. Reasonably suitable, even if you don't have a head for heights, as the upper area is …

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Church of Saint-Martin-le-Vieux – View over the landscape loop from Casteil

Sant Martí de Castell

Serpentine Ascent in Parc Naturel Régional des Pyrénées Catalanes

Church of Saint-Martin-le-Vieux

Exceptional panorama.

Saint-Martin du Canigou Abbey.

View of Abbaye Saint-Martin du Canigou

View over the landscape

Steep Ascent to the Saint-Martin-du-Canigou Abbey Refuge

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