Collioure to Cadaques by mountain bike

Depart Collioure for the first section through the vineyards to reach the foot of a 14th-century signal tower: panoramic view of the sea. You continue on a 3km single track with views of the Massif des Albères. Then it's downhill on a beautiful single track through the vineyards to the seaside town of Banyuls.
From Banyuls, it's a gradual climb on beautiful tracks lined with cork oaks and flowers to reach a ridge, the highest point of the day. Crossing into Spain, we cross the nature park on beautiful tracks. The final descent is on a shady path and track, ideal for finishing the day in style. 
Overnight in a hotel**** for 2 nights in the heart of the olive groves in a village typical of the region.
 

2 options : 
N3: 41 km Difference in altitude: + 1000 /- 825 (without the descent to Banyuls)
N5: 55 km Difference in altitude: + 1400 /- 1250 (with the descent to Banyuls)
 

Ride in the shade of holm oaks and enter a wild world on the edge of the Muga nature reserve. This is the pampas and it's beautiful. You then reach a beautiful medieval village before plunging into the Boadella lake. A rolling stage on ochre earth amidst dolmens and vestiges of the Roman era. Overnight at the same hotel**** in the heart of olive groves in a village typical of the region.

We set off along Spanish tracks through holm oaks and hamlets. Passing through small villages, we can refresh ourselves at the fountains. We walk along paths lined with dry stone, before tackling a good climb in a setting worthy of the Moroccan High Atlas, and then the big blue reveals itself as we pass a pass. 
Change of plateau for a 500m descent: pure pleasure before arriving at the beach for a well-deserved swim. We then follow the beaches and head for the large bay of the ribera de Llança. Overnight in a double room in a 3-star hotel by the sea.

A loop where the sea spray accompanies us above the creeks carved by the sea, before we set off to attack the mountains. Once again, a Moroccan landscape, with its characteristic vegetation and oases where you can sometimes catch a glimpse of a tortoise. At every bend, a new scenery surprises us.
We climb a pass, passing close to an imposing monastery that dominates the entire coastline. We catch a glimpse of the sea, before plunging at speed down a magnificent single track on a 400m descent.  Then, along a very pleasant cycle path alongside the sea, there is a succession of beaches and coves with turquoise waters. Overnight in a hotel**** in a beautiful fishing village on the seafront in a double room.

Today's option is a lovely loop to discover the cape and its forest, with a very technical and fun single-track descent (N5).
Then it's a good steady climb that allows us to gain altitude. We overlook the valleys, leaving the sea behind us. We reach a ridge via a technical path at the top of which we overlook the sea. A sensational descent to the beach. The approach of Cadaquès is obvious, with its coves, maritime pines and exceptional scenery... Overnight in a hotel** in a double room.
 

2 options :
N3: 36km Difference in altitude: + 950 /-950 
N5: 48km Difference in altitude: +1260 /-1260 (with the loop) 

A stage in a magnificent setting, we set off on a track to discover the Cap de Creus nature reserve. We climb back up to admire the Pyrenees fading into the sea. It's like being at the end of the world, with turquoise coves contrasting with the white houses of Cadaquès. And why not visit the home of the famous artist Salvador Dali before putting away the mountain bikes...
Transfer back to Collioure, then the group disperses.
 

2 options :

• 22km Difference in altitude: + 600 /- 600
• 10km Difference in altitude: + 410 /- 410 (optional, but not to be missed!).