From Thuir, take the D615 towards Ille-sur-Têt. At the Corbère roundabout, turn left towards the town centre via Rue Voltaire. At the end of the road, take a quick left and right and turn onto Rue de l'Église. Park in the car park on the left after the church.
(S/E) From the Sainte-Madeleine church car park, cross at the pedestrian crossing, take Rue Pomarola on the left, then Rue de Montou on the right.
Follow the cemetery on your left until you reach an intersection marked by a sign.
(1) Before continuing on your route, I recommend taking a short detour to the left to see the ruins mentioned at La Cotellona. Turn left, cross the Combalada and climb up a good path to reach the ruins. Viewpoint.
(2) Return to the intersection.
(1) Take the Montou route on the left.
(3) At the next intersection, turn left, cross the ford and climb up the rough road that rises steeply. At the flat section, turn almost 180° to the left to take the track that climbs up to Montou. 360° viewpoint.
(4) Return almost to the intersection you passed on the way there.
(3) Before the ford, turn left onto the track that leads to another inverted Y-junction.
(5) Before continuing to the right, I recommend taking another detour to the left onto the path leading to the Sant Julia de Vallventosa Chapel. Turn left onto the track and follow it to the Sant Julia de Vallventosa Chapel. There is a picnic table and an information board.
(6) Return to the previous intersection.
(5) Now follow the track opposite and, a few dozen metres further on, take the track that branches off to the left and runs alongside the Serrat de la Conillera. Enjoy the wonderful views before leaving the track and taking the path on the right that leads to the Sant Pere del Bosc Chapel. Picnic table, information panel.
(7) Continue along the route, cross the Còrrec de la Coma, turn right, go up a path and rejoin the tracks, road and paths at the multiple crossroads of Corbera de Dalt (Corbère d'en haut). Car park, information panel.
(8) Take the road on the right that climbs up to the castle to enjoy the view. Continue to the north-eastern end of Saint Peter's Church. Viewpoint and sheltered from the wind.
(9) Return to the multi-way intersection.
(8) Take the road on the right (Chemin du Château), which becomes Rue du Château further down and leads you to the village of Corbère.
(10) Continue straight ahead on Rue del Correc, then Rue du Puits and finally Rue Principale.
(11) Turn right onto Chemin de la Cabane, which continues onto Rue du Moulin, Rue Maréchal Foch and then Rue Pomerola, leading to the church and ending your heritage walk (S/E).
