Hiking from Collioure to Cadaquès

Arrival in Collioure. Take your time to discover this lovely village, in love with colours and painters. Night in hotel.

In the morning, you’ll explore Collioure, following in the footsteps of the great masters of Fauvism, such as Matisse and Derain. From the Notre-Dame de la Consolation hermitage, you’ll climb the Tour Madeloc (656 m) before descending towards Banyuls. This lovely stage ends with a delicious meal overlooking the sea. Dinner and overnight stay in Banyuls.

Alternative route N1, avoiding the climb to the Madeloc Tower : 13.60 km | Duration: 5h00 | Elevation gain: 500 m

Alternative route via the coastal path : this beautiful seaside path runs along the coast, past a succession of beaches, before reaching Port Vendre and then Banyuls: 16.80 km | Duration: 5h30 | Elevation gain: 260 m
 

You leave the magnificent vineyards of Banyuls-sur-Mer, following the ridge path to the Carroig tower (670 m). Throughout your walk, you’ll enjoy exceptional panoramic views of the Canigou massif and the Albères Nature Reserve as they stretch out towards the sea. You then reach the first typical Catalan village, Cerbère or Port Bou, where you’ll spend the night in a seaside hotel.

Alternative route N1 to avoid the ascent and descent of the Carroig Tower : 13 km | Duration: 4 h 30 mins | Elevation gain: 490 m

Alternative route via the coastal path : A beautiful stage along the coast where the path leads you to Peyrefite beach, where the famous coastal path begins. Here, even without a mask and snorkel, you’ll be able to spot an impressive number of fish : 9.80 km | Duration: 4 hours | Elevation gain: 210 m

As you continue your journey southwards, you’ll follow a superb coastal path that takes you past the first calas (coves in Catalan), shaped by the sea and the wind. You’ll reach Llançà by following the seafront and spend the night in a hotel situated in the heart of the historic centre.

Alternative route via the coastal path : A short detour to Cap Cerbère before reaching the border ridge at 601 m above sea level.
The path continues along the ridge, offering views of Llança Bay, and joins the GR92: 18 km | Duration: 6 hours | Elevation gain: 530 m.
 

Your day begins with a climb up to the monastery of Sant Pere de Rodes (480 m), from where you can admire a spectacular panoramic view of the Gulf of Lion and the Bay of Rosas. You then head back down to the charming fishing village of El Port de la Selva to breathe in the sea air. You’ll spend the night in a hotel where you can enjoy the spa (jacuzzi, hydro-massage shower and sauna), as well as massage, beauty treatments and physiotherapy services for total relaxation (optional and not available in July and August).

Alternative route via the Cami de Ronda (coastal path) : Starting from Llança, the Cami de Ronda is superbly maintained for a gentle walk to the sound of the waves: 11.50 km | Duration: 3 hours | Elevation gain: 70 m

This long and picturesque route takes you along the coastal path and the GR11 through the Mediterranean scrub, on a trail lined with dry-stone walls. After a 16 km walk, you’ll reach the Cap de Creus lighthouse, the easternmost point of the Pyrenees – an oceanic atmosphere is guaranteed! The landscape then becomes gentler, eventually leading you to the charming hamlet of Port Lligat. Little by little, you’ll be treated to breathtaking views of the bay and the village of Cadaqués.

Alternative route via the GR92 :  Distance: 10 km | Duration: 4 hours | Elevation gain: 450 m 
Make the most of this shorter stage to explore the village of Cadaqués and continue on foot to the hamlet of Port Lligat, famous for Salvador Dalí’s house and its picturesque cove.

You leave the seaside in the direction of Figueras, where you can visit the "Museu Dali". Transfer to Collioure and end of your stay.