Col de la Creu – Lake Matemale loop from Matemale

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Col de la Creu – Lake Matemale loop from Matemale

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Col de la Creu – Lake Matemale loop from Matemale

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43.9km

1,120m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 24, 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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3.34 km

Col de la Creu

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The coll de la Perche is a mountain pass that culminates at 1579 meters, on the plateau of La Perxa, in Alta Cerdanya, in Northern Catalonia. The port from the town of Olette has a lake length of more than 22 km, with an average of 4.2%.
From this point you have a fantastic view with the Canigó in the background.

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7.49 km

Refuge du Coll de Torn

Highlight • Mountain Hut

25.6 km

Beautiful view

Highlight • Other

26.1 km

Sansa Pass

Highlight • Other

Easy access from Réal via the DFCI, many trails to follow once the pass is reached.
An excellent start to the outing

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33.8 km

Forêt de la Matte

Forest

36.8 km

Les Angles Old Town

Highlight • Settlement

Nice old town, beautiful church.
The rest is a matter of taste.
More information: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Les_Angles_%28Pyr%C3%A9n%C3%A9es-Orientales%29?wprov=sfla1

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40.5 km

Lake Matemale

Highlight • Lake

The Matemale lake is located in the middle of the Capcir plateau. The color of its waters captures the attention and creates a desire: to get closer and perhaps take a dip. The lake is developed, and a equipped leisure base opens onto its shores. An ideal stopover.

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