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Randonnées Fort de la Mauresque
Cap Béar and Anse de Paulilles from Port-Vendres
Visorandonneur
10.44 mi
+1,486 ft
-1,467 ft
6h 05
Moyenne
Départ à Port-Vendres (Pyrénées-Orientales)
A hike starting from the Port-Vendres pier, which leads along the coastal path to Cap Béar and then on to the listed site of Anse de Paulilles (Nobel factory). The return journey is inland, through the vineyards. A more detailed tour of Port-Vendres takes in the railway station and the fishing, commercial and yachting ports, not forgetting the Fort du Fanal and the Batterie de la Mauresque at Cap Gros, before skirting around the Redoute Béar and the Batterie de Mailly.
⚠️Check whether the coastal path linking Argelès-sur-Mer to Cerbère is open or closed here before starting this hike.
Between Port-Vendres and Collioure via Fort Sant-Elme
5.98 mi
+784 ft
-797 ft
3h 25
Moyenne
Départ à Port-Vendres (Pyrénées-Orientales)
This walk combines steep coastal paths, urban sections, trails through heaths and vineyards, as well as Collioure’s typical narrow streets.
A varied and very pleasant route on a lovely day out of season.
Walks near Fort de la Mauresque
From Cap Bear to Anse du Portell
6.37 mi
+814 ft
-843 ft
3h 40
Moyenne
Départ à Port-Vendres (Pyrénées-Orientales)
From the Bear Lighthouse car park, set off to explore the superb coves and beaches. Along the route you’ll come across several forts, such as Fort Fanal and Fort Sant Elme, amongst others. You’ll walk alongside beaches and coves, as well as the magnificent Saint-Vincent Beach in Collioure with its beautiful Royal Castle. Then continue on to Anse du Portell (Ansa dels Portells) to collect your cars. A very scenic route with no major difficulties, and very pleasant to walk in fine weather, provided it’s not a heatwave.
From Port-Vendres to Le Racou
6.36 mi
+715 ft
-702 ft
3h 35
Moyenne
Départ à Port-Vendres (Pyrénées-Orientales)
Take the coastal path to discover the remains of numerous port defence batteries.
⚠️ Check whether the coastal path linking Argelès-sur-Mer to Cerbère is open or closed here before starting this hike.
From Banyuls-sur-Mer to Port-Vendres via the coastal path
6.14 mi
+978 ft
-961 ft
3h 40
Moyenne
Départ à 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 beautifully restored, history-steeped 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.
⚠️Check whether the coastal path linking Argelès-sur-Mer to Cerbère is open or closed here before setting off on this hike.
From Banyuls-sur-Mer station to Collioure station via Cap Béar
9.59 mi
+1,562 ft
-1,572 ft
5h 45
Moyenne
Départ à Banyuls-sur-Mer (Pyrénées-Orientales)
This hike takes you from Banyuls-sur-Mer station to Collioure station. There are frequent trains, allowing you to make the return journey. 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 to Fort Saint Elme and descend with a splendid view of Collioure.
⚠️Check whether the coastal path linking Argelès-sur-Mer to Cerbère is open or closed here before starting this hike.
Banyuls-sur-Mer at the Col de l'Ullat
14.49 mi
+5,272 ft
-2,201 ft
10h
Tres difficile
Départ à 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
39.21 mi
+10,433 ft
-9,800 ft
3 duration_days
Difficile
Départ à 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.
From Cap Cerbère to the Béar Lighthouse
10.97 mi
+2,165 ft
-2,149 ft
6h 55
Moyenne
Départ à Cerbère (Pyrénées-Orientales)
From the Cap Cerbère car park, head towards the beaches of El Canu and El Saurel, passing through Cerbère and Banyuls-sur-Mer. A stop to visit the wine cellars is a must. Continue past the coves and the Anse de Paulilles, finishing at the car park by the Béar Lighthouse.Best avoided during heatwaves.