Réserve naturelle de Nohèdes, a national nature reserve in the eastern Pyrénées-Orientales of France, offers a diverse landscape for outdoor activities. This area spans a significant altitudinal range, creating a mosaic of environments from Mediterranean to subalpine zones, characterized by varied geology including limestone, schist, and granitic massifs. The reserve features dense forests, high-altitude lakes, and a network of rivers, providing a rich setting for several sports like road cycling, touring cycling, hiking, jogging, and more.
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79
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13.6km
04:46
770m
770m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly walkable paths. Sure-footedness required.

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7.15km
01:55
80m
80m
Easy hike. Easily walkable paths.

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Easy hike. Easily walkable paths.

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2.91km
01:09
210m
210m
Easy hike. Easily walkable paths.
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193
riders
32.9km
02:06
960m
960m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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51.2km
03:11
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Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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70.2km
04:20
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Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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riders
83.0km
04:46
1,980m
1,980m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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27
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54.0km
04:27
1,690m
1,680m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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02:56
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Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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68.5km
05:13
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Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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61.5km
04:59
1,850m
1,850m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.
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53
runners
7.17km
00:52
80m
80m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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00:53
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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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21.6km
03:18
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Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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17.1km
02:37
940m
930m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.
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39.9km
04:13
1,370m
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Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required.

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7.04km
00:36
80m
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Easy mountain bike ride.

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25.2km
03:09
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Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required.

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21.2km
01:50
550m
550m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required.
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34
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32.7km
02:13
340m
340m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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76.7km
06:42
2,160m
2,160m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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52.6km
03:57
980m
980m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

8
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58.5km
05:14
1,710m
1,710m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.
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Réserve naturelle de Nohèdes offers opportunities for Road cycling, Touring cycling, Hiking, Jogging, Mountain biking, and Gravel biking. The area features a variety of trails and routes suitable for different activity levels across its diverse landscapes.
The reserve provides a wide range of hiking trails, from easy walks to challenging multi-hour treks. Visitors can find options for Hiking around Réserve naturelle de Nohèdes, including Family-friendly hikes and Easy hikes.
The areas surrounding Réserve naturelle de Nohèdes offer an extensive network for road cycling, totaling approximately 200 miles [331 km]. These routes include challenging rides with significant elevation gains, such as the "Col de Jau – Les Bains de Molitg loop." More options are detailed in Road Cycling Routes around Réserve naturelle de Nohèdes.
The reserve and its surroundings are equipped for mountain biking, featuring various routes through dense forests and high-altitude terrain. Forest tracks are available, and specific trails like the "Clot Lake loop from Hameau de Betllans" offer challenging rides. Information on routes can be found in MTB Trails around Réserve naturelle de Nohèdes.
Yes, traffic-free cycling options are available around Réserve naturelle de Nohèdes. Guides such as Traffic-free bike rides around Réserve naturelle de Nohèdes provide details for both touring and road cyclists.
The reserve features diverse geology, including the limestone Mont Coronat and the granitic Madres massif. It contains a significant hydrological network with the Nohèdes River and high-altitude lakes like Estany del Clot and Gorg Estelat. These features contribute to a mosaic of ecosystems.
The reserve provides refuge for a variety of Pyrenean wildlife. Visitors might observe red deer, roe deer, wild cats, and genets. Birdwatchers can look for capercaillies, Pyrenean grey partridges, golden eagles, and bearded vultures.
Réserve naturelle de Nohèdes is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 36,000 visitors recorded. The 6 available routes have an average rating of 4.52 stars from over 3,700 ratings, indicating a high level of satisfaction among users.
Many of the reserve's hiking trails, particularly the easier and more accessible paths, are suitable for jogging. This allows visitors to experience the natural beauty at a quicker pace. Specific routes can be found in Running Trails around Réserve naturelle de Nohèdes.
The official website for Réserve naturelle de Nohèdes is www.nohedes-nature.org. This resource provides additional information about the reserve, its conservation efforts, and visitor guidelines.
The contact phone number for Réserve naturelle de Nohèdes is +33 4 68 05 22 42. This number can be used for inquiries regarding the reserve.

