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Explore two calanques (Cala in Spanish) around Estartit. A pleasant walk with superb views. A route taking in the beautiful Mediterranean Sea, the pine forest and the rocks. Stunning panoramic views from the heights before descending into the calanques.

This is a stage of the Way of St James starting from the pretty village of Estaing. I recommend visiting this magnificent village and its castle. You can also enjoy a drink by the Lot river. A plaque in memory of President Valéry Giscard d'Estaing can be found at the entrance to the village. This stage is moderately difficult with a lot of road and some elevation gain, so bring something to drink and protection from the sun.

A beautiful short stage combining roads and paths. Moderate difficulty in terms of distance and elevation. Very good signposting with red and white GR®65 markings. Take advantage of the village crossings to visit the churches and fill up your water bottles at the fountains.

From the pretty village of Senergues to another very beautiful village, Conques. The route alternates between roads and paths through the woods. The arrival in Conques is via a long descent that is quite steep in places. The views are magnificent. The path is always marked in white and red by the GR®65. As this hike does not return to the starting point, you will need to leave a vehicle in Conques.

This hike is best suited to experienced hikers. Indeed, the paths on this hike are not always marked and nature has reclaimed certain sections. Nevertheless, it remains a very beautiful hike that is best undertaken with a GPS.