{"id":21254,"date":"2017-11-06T17:32:22","date_gmt":"2017-11-06T16:32:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/?p=21254"},"modified":"2019-11-06T17:38:30","modified_gmt":"2019-11-06T16:38:30","slug":"gorges-de-caranca","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/en\/gorges-de-caranca\/","title":{"rendered":"Gorges de Caran\u00e7a"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>An exciting and fun option for hiking in the Pyrenean valley of Caran\u00e7a is the Les Gorges de la Caran\u00e7a equipped path. It is a circular path that runs at high altitude over bridges, footbridges and ledges carved into the rock.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The great natural attractions of the Caran\u00e7a valley have been defended by the isolation provided by its peculiar geographical layout, with the deep gorges of the river below and the spectacular mountain range of forests, peaks and lakes above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Index<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Contents\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/en\/gorges-de-caranca\/#Como_llegar\" >How to get there<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/en\/gorges-de-caranca\/#Recorrido\" >Tour<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/en\/gorges-de-caranca\/#Refugio\" >Shelter<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/en\/gorges-de-caranca\/#El_tren_amarillo\" >The yellow train<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Como_llegar\"><\/span>How to get there<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Cross the border at Puigcerd\u00e0 and take the N-116 towards Saillagouse, starting the descent towards the mountain pass. You pass the fortifications of Mont-Lluis, Sant Thomas les Bains and Fontpedruse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you reach Thu\u00e9s-entre-Valls, you will find a car park, specially equipped for visitors to the Gorges de la Caran\u00e7a.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Recorrido\"><\/span>Tour<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It is a route of no great difficulty, suitable for children at any time of the year. However, it is advisable to wear comfortable footwear, as the route sometimes takes you along steep sections of the wall. It is also advisable to be aware of the weather conditions on the day chosen for the excursion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/cc-Gorges_de_Caran\u00e7\u00e0_agost_2006_-_-EliziR-CC-BY-SA-3.0-httpscreativecommons.orglicensesby-sa3-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Gorges de Caran\u00e7\u00e0 \/ Photo: EliziR [CC-BY-SA-3.0] Wikimedia Commons\" class=\"wp-image-21255\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/cc-Gorges_de_Caran\u00e7\u00e0_agost_2006_-_-EliziR-CC-BY-SA-3.0-httpscreativecommons.orglicensesby-sa3-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/cc-Gorges_de_Caran\u00e7\u00e0_agost_2006_-_-EliziR-CC-BY-SA-3.0-httpscreativecommons.orglicensesby-sa3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/cc-Gorges_de_Caran\u00e7\u00e0_agost_2006_-_-EliziR-CC-BY-SA-3.0-httpscreativecommons.orglicensesby-sa3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/cc-Gorges_de_Caran\u00e7\u00e0_agost_2006_-_-EliziR-CC-BY-SA-3.0-httpscreativecommons.orglicensesby-sa3-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/cc-Gorges_de_Caran\u00e7\u00e0_agost_2006_-_-EliziR-CC-BY-SA-3.0-httpscreativecommons.orglicensesby-sa3-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/cc-Gorges_de_Caran\u00e7\u00e0_agost_2006_-_-EliziR-CC-BY-SA-3.0-httpscreativecommons.orglicensesby-sa3-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/cc-Gorges_de_Caran\u00e7\u00e0_agost_2006_-_-EliziR-CC-BY-SA-3.0-httpscreativecommons.orglicensesby-sa3-20x13.jpg 20w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/cc-Gorges_de_Caran\u00e7\u00e0_agost_2006_-_-EliziR-CC-BY-SA-3.0-httpscreativecommons.orglicensesby-sa3-144x96.jpg 144w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/cc-Gorges_de_Caran\u00e7\u00e0_agost_2006_-_-EliziR-CC-BY-SA-3.0-httpscreativecommons.orglicensesby-sa3-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/cc-Gorges_de_Caran\u00e7\u00e0_agost_2006_-_-EliziR-CC-BY-SA-3.0-httpscreativecommons.orglicensesby-sa3.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Gorges de Caran\u00e7\u00e0 \/ Photo: EliziR [CC-BY-SA-3.0] Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The path starts by crossing the wooden bridge at the car park, leaving the entrance to the Gorges on the left. The route ascends, leaving Thu\u00e9s and the river Tet in sight, until you enter the path carved into the wall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this section, which is at a great height, a safety cable runs along it, on which the walker can also lean or support himself. The path continues along the river. Walkways and bridges appear between the trees and surprise the hikers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In total, four bridges and four steps cut into the wall complete the route, which takes about four hours in total for the round trip. In summer, the water is tempting for a refreshing dip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/cc-Thues_caranca1_-by-Jack-ma_-Wikimedia-commons-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Gorges de Caran\u00e7a \/ Photo: Jack ma (Wikimedia Commons)\" class=\"wp-image-21257\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/cc-Thues_caranca1_-by-Jack-ma_-Wikimedia-commons-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/cc-Thues_caranca1_-by-Jack-ma_-Wikimedia-commons-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/cc-Thues_caranca1_-by-Jack-ma_-Wikimedia-commons-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/cc-Thues_caranca1_-by-Jack-ma_-Wikimedia-commons-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/cc-Thues_caranca1_-by-Jack-ma_-Wikimedia-commons-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/cc-Thues_caranca1_-by-Jack-ma_-Wikimedia-commons-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/cc-Thues_caranca1_-by-Jack-ma_-Wikimedia-commons-20x13.jpg 20w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/cc-Thues_caranca1_-by-Jack-ma_-Wikimedia-commons-144x96.jpg 144w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/cc-Thues_caranca1_-by-Jack-ma_-Wikimedia-commons-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/cc-Thues_caranca1_-by-Jack-ma_-Wikimedia-commons.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Gorges de Caran\u00e7a \/ Photo: Jack ma (Wikimedia Commons)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Refugio\"><\/span>Shelter<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Caran\u00e7a refuge is small and tends to fill up quickly. But hikers have the option of sleeping indoors by renting a tent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hikers who have walked the trail recommend it for its rugged beauty. They also recommend taking food and drink with you, so that you can spend the day in comfort and take advantage of the fresh air.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"El_tren_amarillo\"><\/span>The yellow train<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To get to know the region better, visitors can take the Jaune train, or Yellow Train. Built at the beginning of the century to connect the Catalan highlands, it runs 63 kilometres through spectacular scenery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Yellow Train follows the valley of the river T\u00eat from Villefranche-de-Conflent and then crosses the Cerdagne from Mont-Louis to Latour-de-Carol, overcoming 1,200 metres of gradient to reach Bolqu\u00e8re station.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Construction began in 1903. In 1909, a tragic accident resulted in the death of several people, including the engineer Gisclard. 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