Batere Tower – The Iron Mines of Pinouse loop from Tour de Batère

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Batere Tower – The Iron Mines of Pinouse loop from Tour de Batère

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Batere Tower – The Iron Mines of Pinouse loop from Tour de Batère

04:13

12.6km

570m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 3, 2026

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155 m

Batere Tower

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The Tour de Batère is a watch and signal tower from the 14th century. It is one of a large number of similar towers that were built around this time …

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3.26 km

Tunnel door gesture

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This is where the carts from the iron mines passed through

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6.60 km

The Iron Mines of Pinouse

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Superb hike, not too difficult, but still sporty and with beautiful landscapes (Pinouse, view of the canigou from the Estella peak, the Batère tower)

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10.0 km

View of Canigou from Puig de l'Estelle

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Great view of the Canigou! Sometimes vultures circle over the mountains.

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12.0 km

Blick in Richtung Ebene und Mittelmeer

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12.6 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.97 km

4.65 km

Surfaces

11.6 km

1.02 km

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Highest point (1,700 m)

Lowest point (1,180 m)

Weather

Thursday 8 October

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Comments

May 1, 2022,Mines de la Pinosa - Puig de l'Estela (1778 m) des del Col de Palomère 🐕🚶🏻‍♀️🚶🏻‍♂️

Very nice circular that will take us through ambushed paths. We will start with a paved track with a steep climb for a while. Gradually, we will gain height and once we pass the mines the path will go straight up to the neck. Next, we will plan until we reach the top. We will return along the ridge and …

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August 19, 2023,col de palomere mines puy de l'Estelle retour

A walk around the puig de l'estelle between mine and beech grove, a must-see at the end of the tour, takes us along an old path passing in front of very old mines. This path has just been opened.

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