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Reach Cerbère via the D914 (Route d'Espagne) and continue along this road to the Cap Cerbère lighthouse. Park in the visitor car park. There is a viewing area around the lighthouse offering 360° views.
(S/E) The walk starts from the lighthouse. Follow the path that climbs towards a telephone installation before turning left. The path continues to climb steeply in places until it reaches Puig Cervera at an altitude of 185 m.
(1) Continue straight ahead towards the ridge line that forms the border between France and Spain. At the summit, you will find the remains of an observation post facing the sea. Follow the path along the ridge line, heading west towards a relay antenna, then begin the descent towards Coll dels Belitres.
There arenumerous information panels at the pass on the Spanish side, commemorating the Retirada, part of which passed through this location in 1939.
(2) Descend towards the old customs post via the path overlooking the D914 on the left. Descend via a path to the right of the buildings, which allows you to cut across. Carefully cross the D914, go behind the safety barriers and then take the rocky path that branches off to the left and descends towards the village of Cerbère.
At the bottom, pass under the railway line and turn left onto Rue Jean Barrat. You will come to a crossroads with a passage under the railway line and hiking signs (Mas Mingo, Coll del Cagné, Torre de Querroitg). Continue to Placette des Transbordeuses.
(3). Carefully cross Rue Dominique Mitjaville and then walk along the left-hand pavement. Turn right into the last street to reach the seafront. Return along the D914. Follow it, turning right towards Spain, changing pavements when necessary. Walk up to the cemetery. At the right-hand bend, take a path on the left that leads to the cliffs overlooking the sea. Follow them along the yellow-marked trail until you return to the Cap Cerbère lighthouse (S/E).
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