Catherine's Notebook

Stories & tips from the Catalan country

To prepare your stay at Les Volets Bleus or simply dream about Catalonia, I share here my favourite hikes, the stories that shape the soul of this land, and the addresses gathered season after season.

Panoramic view of Mount Canigó

Hiking

Hiking Mount Canigó from Prunet-et-Belpuig: 6 trails for every level

From the family loop to the 2,784 m summit. A practical guide with durations, elevations, markings and tips season by season — straight from the cottage.

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The hilltop village of Eus

Culture

The Catalan country: a thousand years of history at the foot of Canigó

From the Kingdom of Majorca to the sacred fire fête, from Romanesque art to coastal cuisine. A short journey into the Catalan soul to prepare your stay.

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