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Start from the Racou beach car park, located just south of Port d'Argelès, at the entrance to the village when coming from the D114.
Yellow markings + directional signs
(S/E) From the car park, head towards the beach and reach the dune cordon. Then turn right (south-east), with two options:
- Stay on this side of the dune ridge and walk along the houses.
- Cross the dune ridge and walk along the beach (route marked on the map).
Shortly before the end of the beach, turn right (cross the dune again if you chose the second option) and leave an ochre-coloured house on your left. Cross a small square and then a stream. Then climb up to the left onto a small road towards Collioure. At the end of the tarmac road, climb the steps on the right.
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(1) At a crossroads, follow the path on the right, uphill. At the level of a relay antenna, climb a path on the left to reach an orientation table. Retrace your steps to the previous crossroads.
Yellow markings + directional signs
(1) Continue downhill towards Collioure. After about 100 metres, turn left onto a path along the coast (be careful of the steep drop on the left). Go down a flight of steps and cross a small pebble beach. At the end, go back up onto a path. At the top, turn left and go down a staircase with a metal handrail.
(2) Walk along Anse du Portell beach. At the end, at the foot of a house, climb back up a path. Continue eastwards along the coast.
(3) At an intersection (signpost), continue straight ahead. Stay on the coastal path, which winds, climbs and descends, overlooking the sea (beware of cliffs). Descend to Ouille Beach and walk along it towards the east.
(4) Continue across the beach (the IGN map may make it look like you are walking on water, but you are definitely on dry land). At the end, wade across a stream that flows into the sea and climb up a small jetty (see recommendations in the practical information section). Then climb a staircase and a steep rocky path. Pass the remains of a blockhouse and descend slightly (be careful of the cliff on the left). Climb back up the path interspersed with wooden steps.
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(5) At an intersection, turn right and follow a grassy path towards the Fort Rodon tower. Near the tower, take a path on the left that leads to the foot of the tower. Retrace your steps.
Yellow markings + directional signs
(5) Head south-east and walk along the ramparts of Fort Rodon on your right. You will come to a viewpoint overlooking Fort Miradoux, on the edge of military grounds.
(6) Turn right. Climb slightly then descend to a car park. Cross the car park to its exit.
(7) Then follow Route du Pla de Las Fourquès to the left. Walk alongside a rugby stadium and descend. Ignore a dead end on the left and continue downhill. At the roundabout, continue straight ahead towards Collioure town centre. Take thefirst left onto Rue Jules Ferry, then immediately right onto Rue Berthelot. Continue straight ahead until the end. Then follow the avenue on the left along the river.
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(8) Ignore a footbridge over the river and continue straight ahead to the beach opposite Collioure church with its bell tower standing in the water. Turn left and walk along the beach to the church. Go around the church on the left and take the footbridge leading to Saint-Vincent Chapel. Then follow the jetty to the right until you reach the small lighthouse at the entrance to the port of Collioure (beautiful view of the town).
(9) Return via the same route. However, there are a few points to watch out for and several options.
(5) Unless you want to repeat the detour you took on the way there, continue straight ahead. Before reaching Ouille beach, keep to the left to reach the steps leading down to the small pier.
(4) Here, there are two options (both marked on the map):
4.1 - Cross the entire beach and take the coastal path as on the outward journey.
4.2 - For a flat section, turn left onto a gravel path. Walk along a river on your left. Pass through a metal barrier and you will arrive at the foot of a railway bridge.
(10) Just after the bridge, turn right (signposted "Le Racou"). Follow a path that joins the coastal path further on.
(3) Continue along the coastal path (straight ahead for option 4.1, left for option 4.2).
(1) Unless you wish to enjoy the view from the orientation table again, continue straight ahead. This will take you to the Racou beach car park (S/E).
). And it's a nice way to cool off at a café terrace before heading back 
We did this route in the opposite direction. Sunshine, views of snow-capped Canigou and the sparkling sea. Very busy at times, but beautiful.
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