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Pau Circular, via Vilajuiga, Megalithic trail and white cross.

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Trail stats

Distance
6.96 mi
Elevation gain
1,552 ft
Technical difficulty
Moderate
Elevation loss
1,552 ft
Max elevation
1,521 ft
TrailRank 
53 4.7
Min elevation
104 ft
Trail type
Loop
Moving time
3 hours 3 minutes
Time
3 hours 46 minutes
Coordinates
2007
Uploaded
September 5, 2018
Recorded
September 2018
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  •   4.7 2 Reviews

near Pau, Catalunya (España)

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Itinerary description

The beginning of this route is not signposted, so in order to follow this route you must have a clear idea of where you are going.

You start this trail in Pau village centre church 'Iglesia Sant Marti', where there are a number of parking spots.

Follow the road Carrer Concepio from the village centre, follow to the end of the road, turn right and cross the road Carrer Vilajuiga. Bear left onto Carrer Llanca and follow this road for a few hundred meters.

You will eventually arrive at a Y-junction on the path (pictured). Bear right onto the narrower footpath. Again, you will arrive at a Y-junction in another few hundred meters - bear right again.

After a passing a picnic area and a vinyard, you will then need to bear right once more at the end of the vinyard on your left hand side. You will begin to ascend gently, and will need to bear left at a pylon.

You will then arrive at the first signpost, as way-pointed in the route, which leads onto the 'Ruta Megalitica' to your right. Follow signs from here onwards sticking to the 'Ruta Megalitica'', and take the off-track signs to view all ancient dolmens on this excellent trail.

There are 2 options however, with an alternative route tracking various different dolmens.

In this route, there will be a steep rise with sometimes unsteady and loose rocks underfoot - so be careful to wear sturdy boots and be prepared.

After an ascent of around 400 meters, you will arrive at a picnic area 'Mas Ventos'. From here, follow signs to Pau.

Pass by the 'Creu Blanca' and begin your descent back to Pau. Before reaching the Creu Blanca, there is a sign to 'Dolmen de Creu Blanca' , which is well worth visiting, but beware of potentially dangerous footing and very loose soil underfoot with a steep decline to this dolmen.

Arrive back in Pau, and enjoy a refreshing drink in the civic centre.

Waypoints

PictographPhoto Altitude 108 ft
Photo ofChurch, Pau

Church, Pau

Iglesia Sant Marti

PictographPhoto Altitude 167 ft
Photo ofBear right!

Bear right!

PictographPhoto Altitude 240 ft
Photo ofPicnic tables

Picnic tables

PictographPhoto Altitude 335 ft
Photo ofBear left!

Bear left!

Bear left at the overhead powerlines.

PictographPhoto Altitude 210 ft
Photo ofOn the trail!

On the trail!

PictographPhoto Altitude 597 ft
Photo ofDolmen del Garrollar

Dolmen del Garrollar

PictographPhoto Altitude 784 ft
Photo ofDolmen de la Talaia

Dolmen de la Talaia

PictographPhoto Altitude 794 ft
Photo ofDolmen de les Ruïnes

Dolmen de les Ruïnes

PictographPhoto Altitude 791 ft
Photo ofPhoto

Photo

PictographPhoto Altitude 919 ft
Photo ofPhoto

Photo

PictographPhoto Altitude 919 ft
Photo ofDolmen de la Carena

Dolmen de la Carena

PictographPhoto Altitude 1,132 ft
Photo ofPhoto

Photo

PictographPhoto Altitude 1,129 ft
Photo ofPhoto

Photo

PictographPhoto Altitude 1,194 ft
Photo ofDolmen de Vinyes Mortes

Dolmen de Vinyes Mortes

PictographPhoto Altitude 1,309 ft
Photo ofDolmen del Puig Margall

Dolmen del Puig Margall

PictographPhoto Altitude 1,342 ft
Photo ofPhoto

Photo

PictographPhoto Altitude 1,348 ft
Photo ofPau, from a distance

Pau, from a distance

PictographPhoto Altitude 1,457 ft
Photo ofCastell de Verdera, in the distance

Castell de Verdera, in the distance

PictographPhoto Altitude 1,512 ft
Photo ofMas Ventos - picnic area.

Mas Ventos - picnic area.

PictographPhoto Altitude 1,302 ft
Photo ofDolmen de Creu Blanc

Dolmen de Creu Blanc

PictographPhoto Altitude 1,329 ft
Photo ofCreu Blanc

Creu Blanc

PictographPhoto Altitude 1,329 ft
Photo ofPau

Pau

Comments  (3)

  • mandyb Sep 5, 2018

    Worthwhile walk along varied terrain with plenty to see along the way!

  • mandyb Sep 5, 2018

    I have followed this trail  View more

    Lovely trail with an intense uphill climb at the start but plenty of shade for shelter on a hot day.

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    mf.truc Mar 3, 2019

    I have followed this trail  verified  View more

    Val la pena fer aquesta ruta, I millor no fer-la a l'estiu. Paisatge mediterrani meravellós 😓😎😀

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