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Rhododendron Trailhead – Ginèvre Peak loop from Station de Puyvalador

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France
Occitania
Prades
Puyvalador

Rhododendron Trailhead – Ginèvre Peak loop from Station de Puyvalador

Moderate

4.0

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Rhododendron Trailhead – Ginèvre Peak loop from Station de Puyvalador

03:50

10.8km

650m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 19, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Parc naturel régional des Pyrénées catalanes

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Start point

Parking

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824 m

Rhododendron Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

From this point at Puyvalador station, the Rhododendron trail begins, perfect for enjoying a walk through the forest as you gain altitude. Further up, you reach a small artificial lake, …

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2.05 km

It is said that water from this small artificial lake was used for the ski slope when it was still in operation. In winter, it usually freezes, creating a beautiful scene with the surrounding snow-covered trees. Swimming is not allowed.

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5.32 km

Ginèvre Peak

Highlight • Summit

This 2,382 meter high peak was the highest point of the now closed Puyvalador ski resort.
The views from the top of the Laurenti and Roc Blanc area are incredible …

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10.8 km

End point

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.37 km

1.24 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.4 km

251 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (2,330 m)

Lowest point (1,680 m)

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Wednesday 7 October

10°C

3°C

49 %

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