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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

(3)

21

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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, and if desired, you can continue along the trails to higher elevations. It's easy to find parking very close to the starting point.

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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 and there are several ways to go up, varying depending on the slope you want when going up and down.
Very close to the top there is a small aid hut where it is possible to take shelter.
It is also an ideal peak to climb with snowshoes in winter, when it is all snowy.

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10.8 km

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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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Tuesday 28 July

31°C

13°C

16 %

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