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Coll dels Gascons (387m) walks
Col des Gascons from Banyuls-sur-Mer
Visorando Member
5.14 mi
+1,240 ft
-1,240 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Banyuls-sur-Mer (Pyrénées-Orientales)
This is an easy short hike with beautiful sea views.
On the heights of the Côte Vermeille from Banyuls-sur-mer
10.31 mi
+2,657 ft
-2,644 ft
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
7.37 mi
+2,900 ft
-2,900 ft
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.
On the heights of the Côte Vermeille
12.24 mi
+2,372 ft
-2,375 ft
7h 40
Difficult
Departure from Port-Vendres (Pyrénées-Orientales)
Explore the hinterland of the Côte-Vermeille through its vineyards, fortifications (Madeloc Tower, barracks, etc.) and its natural (vineyards) and historical (chapel) heritage.
On the heights of Cosprons
8.26 mi
+1,808 ft
-1,831 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Port-Vendres (Pyrénées-Orientales)
Just a few kilometres from the beaches and ports of the Côte Vermeille, this hike takes you up to the heights of Cosprons, circling its valley and vineyards. The route offers a pleasant mix of vineyards, stunning viewpoints and 19th-century military ruins. The Madeloc Tower, which is not included in this hike, serves as a landmark throughout.
Tour of the forts of Collioure
13.14 mi
+2,858 ft
-2,848 ft
8h 30
Difficult
Departure from Collioure (Pyrénées-Orientales)
Come and enjoy this magnificent trail and hiking route on the heights of Collioure. It will allow you to discover the town's historical military heritage, its landscapes and its history.Let yourself be guided by this route, which combines sporting enjoyment, historical discovery and magnificent views. The route is divided into two itineraries, giving you the freedom to choose your escape.
⚠️ Check whether the coastal path linking Argelès-sur-Mer to Cerbère is open or closed here before setting off on this hike.
Puig dels Quatre Termes and de Sallfort via the ridges from Les Gascons
12.49 mi
+3,694 ft
-3,688 ft
9h 00
Difficult
Departure from Banyuls-sur-Mer (Pyrénées-Orientales)
A long hike with a significant difference in altitude. From the Col des Gascons, climb to Coll de Vallauria, the water trail, Les Colomates, a ridge to Puig dels Quatre Termes. Return along the GR®®10. Pass Puig de Sallfort and descend along the GR®10.Beautiful scenery, cows, beech forests, springs, a hut, a refuge, summits - enough to keep you busy for a day.La Massane Forest Reserve. Please respect this fragile and protected area from (8) to (16).
Crossing the Albères
39.21 mi
+10,433 ft
-9,800 ft
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.
Tour Madeloc loop with nine passes
11.31 mi
+2,621 ft
-2,628 ft
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.
Banyuls-sur-Mer at the Col de l'Ullat
14.49 mi
+5,272 ft
-2,201 ft
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.