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Batterie 500 walks
The Torre de Madaloc loop (Coll de la Serra)
Visorando member 
8.25 km
+382 m
-372 m
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Collioure (Pyrénées-Orientales)
This hike takes you up to the Madeloc Tower and back via the water trail.
Please note the parking problem at Coll de la Serra: see practical information...
The Madeloc Tower "without difficulty"
Visorando member 
3.73 km
+212 m
-208 m
1h 40
Moderate
Departure from Port-Vendres (Pyrénées-Orientales)
This hike, which is short but includes some steep sections, is undoubtedly the easiest and quickest way to climb to the Madeloc Tower, where you can enjoy a superb panorama.
On the heights of the Côte Vermeille from Banyuls-sur-mer
Visorando member 
16.59 km
+810 m
-806 m
7h 05
Moderate
Departure from Banyuls-sur-Mer (Pyrénées-Orientales)
A circular hike from Banyuls-sur-Mer that takes you past ancient monuments designed by Vauban. Several legendary passes, the Chemin de l'Eau and the Torre de Madaloc. A beautiful view of the coastline.
In addition, the first part of the climb is on the famousGR®10trail.
This hike includes La Torre de Madaloc as part of a circular route.
Puig Sallfort - Torre de Madaloc - Coll dels Gascons
Visorando member 
11.87 km
+884 m
-884 m
5h 55
Difficult
Departure from Banyuls-sur-Mer (Pyrénées-Orientales)
All in all, this is a fairly challenging circular hike. You need to know how to find your way around to undertake this hike.Part of the hike is unmarked and off-trail.However, the climb to Puig Sallfort can be done as a simple round trip via theGR®®10.
GPX track strongly recommended from (5) to (6): from Creu du Sallfort to Chemin de l'eau.
Tour Madeloc loop with nine passes
Visorando member 
18.21 km
+799 m
-801 m
7h 30
Difficult
Departure from Banyuls-sur-Mer (Pyrénées-Orientales)
This hike offers beautiful views of the seaside resorts that we will overlook throughout the day as we pass through numerous mountain passes. From Argelès-sur-Mer to Banyuls-sur-Mer, and even beyond if the sky is clear, via Collioure and Port-Vendres, the entire Côte Vermeille stretches out before us. The final stretch in Banyuls-sur-Mer allows us to see the official GR®10 sign, the starting (or finishing) point of the Grande Randonnée trail that links this town to Hendaye (from Catalan Country to Basque Country) across the entire Pyrenees mountain range.
Walks near Batterie 500
From Banyuls-sur-Mer station to Collioure station via Cap Béar
Visorando member 
15.44 km
+476 m
-479 m
5h 45
Moderate
Departure from Banyuls-sur-Mer (Pyrénées-Orientales)
This hike takes you from Banyuls-sur-Mer station to Collioure station. There are frequent trains, so you can take one back. You can break up the hike at Port-Vendres station.
The route follows the coast from Banyuls to Cap Béar (Cap de Biarra), passing through Anse de Paulilles (Badia de Polilles).
Then you cross Port-Vendres to climb up towards Fort Saint Elme and descend with a splendid view of Collioure.
From Banyuls-sur-Mer to Port-Vendres via the coastal path
Visorando member 
9.89 km
+298 m
-293 m
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Banyuls-sur-Mer (Pyrénées-Orientales)
A wild rocky coastline, small forgotten coves, terraced vineyards that seem to hang above the waves: this is what you can expect on this hike dotted with maritime pines and prickly pears. Along the way, the historic and beautifully restored site of Paulilles and various beaches inviting you to take a dip add to the pleasure of this walk in the soft light of the Côte Vermeille.
Banyuls-sur-Mer at the Col de l'Ullat
Visorando member 23.32 km
+1,607 m
-671 m
10 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Banyuls-sur-Mer (Pyrénées-Orientales)
First stage of this trek to Amélie-les-Bains. A big day awaits you, but you'll be rewarded with spectacular views. Thefirst morning is physically demanding, especially if it's hot in summer. You'll climb 1,000 metres in one go. The rest of the day is more relaxed, as you'll be on the ridge.
Crossing the Albères
Visorando member 63.10 km
+3,180 m
-2,987 m
3 days
Difficult
Departure from Banyuls-sur-Mer (Pyrénées-Orientales)
A three-day hike covering the first three sections ofthe GR®®10. An easy route with no major difficulties, except for the length of the stages, but with panoramic views to enjoy.