Hiking in the Pyrénées-Orientales

Hiking in the Pyrénées-Orientales is very popular because of its wide range of hiking tracks and scenery in the Pyrenees mountain range by the Mediterranean Sea. They are Pyrénées-Orientales' premier venue, through areas of some of the best scenery in the country. The tracks are maintained to a high standard, making it easier for visitors to explore some of the most scenic parts of Pyrénées' backcountry.

List of great hikes

Canigou Range Tracks
Capcir Highlands Tracks
Carlit Lakes Journey
Força Real Trail
French Cerdagne Trail
Puigmal Mountain Trail
Vallespir Forest Track
Vauban Heritage Tracks
Vermilion Coast Tracks

Major Trans-pyrenees crossing trails

Crossing the Pyrenees though the more accessible GR 10 in France parallel to the GR 11 in Spain.
The Haute Randonnée Pyrénéenne is a coast to coast route through the Pyrénées, that links the Atlantic to the Mediterranean. the HRP is on the ridge line, crossing alternately French and Spanish slopes.