Hiking Biking

Activities

For groups of 6 persons or more we will organize a hiking week on the dates you request...

Hiking

Our B&B lies on the "Sentier de Piemont", one of many old pilgrims' routes through the Pyrenees to
Spain. Boule d'Amont is also close to the intersection of the GR10 and the GR36.

Starting at 'Le Troubadour' you can take any of 5 different day hikes to destinations such as the beautiful Romanesque priory of Serrabonne, the sublime vantage point of Roc Rouge (1,100 m) or the secluded mountain village of Glorianes.
The adventurous can also take a jeep ride or overnight hike to Mt. Canigou (2,750 m).
For medium-sized and large groups, we provide a guide service for day hikes.
In addition we've documented a number of these hikes, complete with maps. The routes to be followed are described in detail and easy to follow.

Cycling

Le Troubadour" is the perfect starting point for cyclists as well (see photos). The rides in the surroundings vary widely in terms of landscape and degree of difficulty, and include a number of challenging "cols". The climate in the area is Mediterranean, without the thunderstorms and hail one finds in the Midi-Pyrénées; few cars, stunning natural surroundings with views out over the coastal plain of the Roussillon, on clear days as far as the Mediterranean Sea itself.
We offer information and itineraries for 5 different cycling routes, starting from 'Le Troubadour'. These routes follow the "D-roads" (asphalt with little traffic). The descriptions include the natural phenomena and sights along the way.
From Boule d'Amont you can also cycle to the Mediterranean. The trip down offers spectacular views. The climb home is work enough for the practiced cyclist, but fortunately the swimming pool awaits...

Outdoor and extreme sports

For guests interested in canyoning, rafting, rock climbing, etc, we can arrange one-day activities with a certified local guide.
For horse-lovers, we can arrange full-day or half-day activities at one of several nearby stables.

Hiking Weeks in the Pyrenées-Orientales:
where the Pyrenees and the Mediterranean meet...

Location: Boule d'Amont, a small mountain village 35 km. from Perpignan and the Mediterranean.

Participants should be in reasonably good physical shape. Experience with hiking in the mountains is not required.
The differences in altitude covered in the course of day hike may vary between 400 - 1000 meters.
Wednesday is a non-hiking day. You can go to the beach, spend the day in Spain, visit the Dali Museum, taste wine in the surroundings, visit Romanesque churches and abbeys, etc.
The hikes on the other days will leave directly from 'Le Troubadour', either with a guide or with a map and an excellent set of directions. The hiking routes can be adapted to meet the group's wishes.
In some cases, you may also be brought by car to the starting point of your day hike.
The routes are extremely varied and take you through unspoiled, mountainous countryside.
After the hike you can relax in the garden and cool off in our swimming pool, in the evening you can join us for a delicious meal in 'Le Troubadour'.

Accomodations
You will stay in 'Le Troubadour' in a 2-person room, or in a self-catering 2-person or 4-person gite/apartment.

Surroundings
The village of Boule d'Amont is located 425 meters above sea level along a fast-moving river, in fairly rugged mountain country. Close to 'Le Troubadour' is large, sunny garden with a glorious view and a swimming pool. The highest mountain in the surroundings, Mont Canigou, is 2,784 meters high. The possibilities for hiking are extremely diverse, and the surroundings are remarkably quiet even during the summer season.

Prices
Includes 2 day hikes with guide, drop-off and pick-up at starting point, use of maps and directions.
Costs: 7 nights on the basis of a 2-person room and 7 x breakfast……….. 180 Euros per person
7 nights in rustic Catalan gite on the basis of 2 persons……………………………….220 Euros per person

Registration
By email; s.garrett@tip.nl or call + 31 (0)20 616 58 06. Be sure to register on time! Participants who would like to travel together can then make mutual arrangements.
· The minimum number of participants is 6.

Example of a hiking week;

Day 1: Day hike to the Romanesque chapel of La Trinite, climb to 780 meters, the ruins of a mediaeval fortress. From here we have views of the Mediterranean to the west, the Cathar stronghold of Queribus to the north. At the Col de Fourtou we cross the top of the valley and descend on the other side, with views of Mont Canigou.

Day 2: Hike with guide, day hike (approx. 7 hrs.) through stands of chestnut to the 12th-century Prieuré de Serrabonne and then a serious climb to Roc Rouge (1.080 m) and the old icehouse, past a Neolithic altar and mediaeval iron mines, along the ridge to the Col des Arcs and back to Boule d'Amont.

Day 3: Day's rest. You can go to the beach, spend the day in Spain, visit the Dali Museum, taste wine in the surroundings, visit Romanesque churches and abbeys, etc.

Day 4: Individual hikes with maps and directions over excellent paths in the surroundings, past Mas Arsus and Mas Taillet to La Bastide (750m). Back along the River Boules, crossing at the dam.

Day 5: Hike with guide (approx. 7 hrs.) from the Col de Palomere to the Ras del Prat Cabrera (1,700 m), along the Balcon du Canigou to the forestry hut at Estanyols and the former Résistance hideout at Pineuse.

Day 6: The hike of your choice, starting in Boule d'Amont,
or a drive-and- climb to 2 Cathar fortresses: Queribus and Peyrepertuse.

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