Tourism

Come and discover our beautiful Catalan village, come and share the warmth of our festivals and walk our trails marvelling at the beautiful mountain scenery. Challenge yourself by taking part in our mountain races, and feel our history through the traditional architecture that can be seen in our houses with their red stone walls. You will be greeted with a smile by our inhabitants, you will be able to eat at the village restaurant and relax in our rural lodgings.

Village gite-apartments

To relax and enjoy nature in LAMANERE, the town offers 4 gite-apartments, each sleeping up to six persons.
They are in the old presbytery, in the heart of the village and near the hiking trails.
Each includes:
A living room (with kitchen area, wood burning insert and double sofa bed),

  • A living room (with kitchen area, wood burning insert and double sofa bed),
  • 1 bedroom with 1 double bed,
  • 1 bedroom with 2 single beds,
  • 1 bathroom and 1 toilet.

The apartments are available all year round; they can by rented by the night, the weekend or the week.

Rates :

Overnight stay 40€ / gîte
Weekend (from Friday at 4PM to Sunday 10AM) 70€ / gîte
Weekly (from Saturday at 4PM to Saturday 10AM) 280€ / gîte

 

 

Contact the townhall to reserve by telephone at 04 68 39 52, or by email at secretariat.mairie@lamanere.fr.

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Hikes

Southernmost Point

Circuit emblématique du village le plus au sud de la France, il vous conduira au totem symbolisant le point le plus au sud et vous permettra de suivre la crête frontalière par le Coma Negra (1550m) jusqu’au col de Malrems.
Vous découvrirez un panorama exceptionnel de la chaîne des pyrénées.
Attention randonnée sportive avec un profil important.
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Duration 8 hours
Distance 17 km
Elevation 900 m
Max altitude 1550 m
Difficulty Hard sportive
Sainte Christine

This hike, ideal for all the family, is enjoyable all year round. It brings you to a very small 13th century chapel, topped by a slender bell tower.
A panoramic view of the baga de bordellat and the impressive massif del canigo awaits you on arrival.

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Duration 45 minutes
Distance 1,5 km
Elevation 205 m
Max altitude 840 m
Difficulty Easy

 

The Hermitage of Notre Dame du Coral

A must-do hike from Lamanere; the trail that you follow climbs slowly through a vast area of forest composed primarily of chestnut and beech. Nestled in this environment is the majestic Hermitage of ND du Coral.

The hermitage and its surroundings, ideal for contemplation, will not leave you indifferent.

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Duration 1h30
Distance 5,7 km (aller)
Elevation 360 m
Max altitude 1138 m
Difficulty Medium

 

The Cabrenç Towers

Reaching the Cabrenç Towers from the village involves a rigorous but beautiful hike. Situated on a rocky spur with a 360° view including the sea, there are two magnificent towers and the remains of a third.
It can be reached on foot from Lamanere by a marked trail which takes about two hours to walk.
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Duration 2h
Distance 3,8 km
Elevation 560 m
Max altitude 1340 m
Difficulty Difficult

 

Les Tours de Cabrenç – Retour par le Pla de Casteil

This variant permits you to return by a different route to Lamanere. Careful, note that the first part involves a steep descent through the forest. The trail after reaching the Pla de Casteil is very easy.

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Duration 2h30
Distance 5,2 km
Elevation 595 m (descente)
Max altitude 1340 m
Difficulty Difficult

 

Lamanere, col de Malrens, Notre Dame du Coral

A superb hike, straddling the border ridge between the Col de Malrens [Malrens Pass] 1131m and the Col de les Moles 1436m. This hike will offer you exceptional views of both the Spanish side and the Canigou massif. To be undertaken only on clear days! A good knowledge of orienteering is necessary for this route!
This walk is also superb in winter, though reserved for experienced snowshoers at that time.
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Duration 4h40
Distance 16 km
Elevation 700 m
Max altitude 1404 m
Difficulty

for experienced hikers: not very difficult

 

Lamanere, Cabrenç Towers, Pla de la Muga, col del FalguerésLamanère, Tours de Cabrens, Pla de la Muga, col del Falguerés

To climb to the top of the first tower (1290m), get the key from the cafe/restaurant in Serralongue.
A superb hike above Lamanere, though the trail markings are not always clear so you must be attentive as you hike.
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Duration 5h30
Distance 18 km
Elevation 860 m
Max altitude 1210 m
Difficulty

for experienced hikers: quite difficulte

 

Lamanère, Col de Malrens, Roca Bruna, Collade de Bernadeille, Notre Dame du Coral du Coral

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Duration 5h45
Distance 22,6 km
Elevation 985 m
Max altitude 1335 m
Difficulty

for experienced hikers: quite difficulte

 

VTT Tour

VTT Tour n°1 – Boucle du Pla de Casteil

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Distance 18 km
Elevation 400 m
Max altitude 1180 m
Difficulty rouge