A medieval detour to Besalu WALK THE REGION WITH CHRISTIAN PIQUEMAL This outing in Spanish Catalonia combines easy rambling and cultural discovery. The morning walk explores, almost on plain level, a beautiful countryside hiding remarkable…

Discover one of the oldest strongholds in Catalonia, on the borders of Upper Vallespir, facing Canigou Mountain. The fortress consists of 3 distinct buildings: on the highest spur (1326 m) the ruins of the castle and the church; nearby the walled garrison building; the watchtower leans out furthest over the valley.

WALK THE REGION……. with Christian Piquemal  A bird’s eye view of Roussillon This is an easy trail mostly following ancient muleteers’ tracks. Clear winter days and flowering springtime are the ideal periods for this half-day…

Our itinerary unwinds gently between altitudes 700m and 800m. It provides 360° panoramas over mountains as well as perspectives over the Rotja and Cadi valleys. The historical heritage is remarkable throughout with a special mention for a pre-historic dolmen and the Romanesque churches of Corneilla de Conflent, Fillols and Vernet les Bains. The oldest part of Vernet, perched on the southern side of a hill, deserves a longer visit.