la Jonquera walks

The ascent to Puig Neulós follows the ridge line from St-Martin de l’Albère (Sant Martí).The route then passes by the Tanyareda refuge, L’Espagne and the Coll de l’Ullat.Old paths, some marked and some unmarked, and the GR®10 are all part of this beautiful hike.This hike can be a complementary variation on my hike: La Tanyareda

This is an 8-shaped hike, which allows you to adapt it to suit your preferences. This hike uses both theGR®10and lesser-known paths. The France-Spain border ridge offers beautiful landscapes on both sides. Passage at Puig Neulós, Pou de Neu (Spain), Chalet de l'Albères (Coll de l'Ullat).

In Le Perthus, we go to buy alcohol, but that's not all... Discover this beautiful circular route that passes by the stunning Fito Waterfall (Salt del Fito) and offers beautiful panoramic views of Bellegarde Fort and Canigou. Best done after it has rained so you can enjoy the waterfall and river.

In Au Perthus, we’ll be buying some alcohol, but that’s not all… Discover this lovely circular route that takes you past the stunning Fito Waterfall (Salt de Fito) and offers beautiful views of the Spanish Empordà and Mont Canigou. Best done after it’s rained so you can enjoy the waterfall and the river. The route can be shortened; you can simply head to the waterfall: there’s a tricky section – a short but very steep climb.

An easy hike from Le Perthus offering views of the Spanish valley towards La Jonquera. Part of the route follows the border and takes you past military buildings from yesteryear (fort and redoubt) as well as the Roman site of Panissars, including the remains of the Via Domitia.

Circular route starting from the Col de l'Ullat, which leads along the ridge to the Pic du Néoulous with remarkable panoramic views on both sides of the Côte Vermeille, on the French side and on Spanish territory, not to mention the eastern Pyrenees. Return via an easy route. Definitely worth doing in good weather, but the wind can be strong on the ridge up to the summit.

Circular hike with several passes and a ridge trail. From the Chapel of Sant Cristau and Puig d'Orella, two very beautiful 360° landscapes. See practical information. GPX track required.

This route will take you via the Col de Llinas to Puig Sant Cristau and its chapel, offering magnificent 360° panoramic views.

This walk takes about an hour and a half to two hours including time to explore the bunker. The whole walk is very easy.

A fairly long circular walk in the Albères. A good sense of direction is essential, as the route, which is marked with cairns in places, is signposted in different colours. New signposts have been installed. Unfortunately, the signs have been removed in some places. Accessible by public transport, bus for €1, see practical information.

A beautiful paved path and another very steep path lead up to the track leading to Coll and the Espinassa fountain. From Coll de Llinàs, there is a beautiful climb to Sant Cristau. The return route passes by the Font de Sant Cristau, a beautiful forest and a cross. To give your knees a rest, the rest of the descent is via a track and a path passing through the abandoned gardens of Mary Fort. During the hike, there are views of the Roussillon plain, Canigou, etc.

A beautiful, steady climb to Coll de l'Espinassa (Espinàs). It is entirely possible to follow the track to the large picnic area in order to maintain a constant gradient.There are no fewer than six working fountains on the way to the pass (10). Then there is a very steep descent to the picnic area passed on the way there (6). And a pleasant return to the village.During the hike, sheltered from the tramontane wind, there are views of the Roussillon plain, Les Aspres and Canigou. The GPX track is necessary on this route given the paths taken, which are not necessarily maintained.It is possible to do this hike in the opposite direction, starting from the Trois Vents fountain (6), so that the return trip along the track is less steep. The aim of the hike is to reach the Coll de l'Espinàs (10), and the return journey can simply be made by the same route.

A challenging hike offering a variety of landscapes.The path along the border ridge offers views of the coastline below and the peaks in the distance.This hike is classified as very difficult because the climb is steep and you will have to cross torrents.The return journey is also steep and you will need to pay close attention to the cairns and old yellow markings.Note: This hike should only be attempted when there is no rain or thunderstorm forecast. (1)A sense of direction is necessary. The GPX track is necessary. Remember to download the track and map before setting off.

Third day of this crossing of the Albères.This is the greenest part of the route as it is mainly through forest.You will pass by the highest point of Roc de France (Roca de Frausa) with a magnificent panorama over a large part of the Eastern Pyrenees and Canigou (Canigó).

All in all, a fairly challenging hike in places due to the steep gradient. At Puig d’Orella, a beautiful viewpoint awaits you. At Coll de l’Ullat, the view is also lovely and a welcoming chalet bar-restaurant awaits you. At Casot d’en Lic, you can see information boards about the flora of the Albères. See practical information regarding the Ribera de Roca section following heavy rain.

This peak is less well known than its neighbour, Pic Néoulous (Pic Neulos). Marked trail (PRLAR11) on beautiful paths through the woods in the Albères.

A hike starting from La Vallée des Tortues in Sorède, which passes through the suburbs of Sorède and leads to the Sant Ferriol de la Pave Chapel, then up to the heights of the Albères to the ruins of the Château d'Ultrera, before descending slightly to the old Himalaya solar oven and then on to the Hermitage of Notre-Dame du Château, where a break is a must. The return via the Pont de la Resclosa bridge takes you back to the valley and its wildlife park, which is well worth a visit.

From the village of Sorède, head towards the Vallée Heureuse. Park in the mandatory car parks at Parc au Tortues on the left as you go up. Do not underestimate this hike, especially the approach to Roc de les Medes, which requires a little attention. There are many forks in the road, so I recommend using the GPX track to avoid unnecessary backtracking. Route in the Biological Reserve * The ascent and descent take place in two very different forests.

E-MTB route, only on DFCI trails, with no technical difficulty. The goal is to reach Pic du Néoulous, the highest point of the Albères mountain range, to admire a superb view covering both Spain and the Côte Vermeille coastline.

Hike to discover the fountains of Laroque-des-Albères: the Font dels Simiots and amazing animals which, according to legend, kidnapped babies and came to settle near the fountain after being dislodged from Arles-sur-Tech; the Font de la Vernosa, a well-preserved, beautiful fountain from where one has a magnificent view of the plain of Roussillon.

Half-day hikes with a significant elevation gain. Visit the heritage site in the heart of a forest consisting mainly of holm oaks and cork oaks. The refuge, in a beautiful open location, is the destination of this hike. GPX track strongly recommended. The path is marked (more or less clearly) except between (10) and (11) and between (12) and in the direction described.

This hike allows you to discover the Albères national forest and offers magnificent views of the Mediterranean coast to the east, the Roussillon plain to the north, Catalonia to the south and Canigou to the west.

A lovely hike on a yellow-marked trail, mostly through the woods, with some beautiful views of the radiant coastline.

Short hike with a slight incline on the first part of the route.

Discover the Massane Forest Nature Reserve, one of the few examples of ancient forest in France, with magnificent views of the Roussillon plain and the Côte Vermeille.

Hike to discover the restored built heritage of Sant-Ferriol de la Pava and Mare de Déu del Castell and the ruins of Castell d'Ultera. Do not underestimate this hike on uncomfortable and stony paths. The final ascent to the ruins of Castell d'Ultera from (4) to (7) is difficult and should only be attempted in dry weather. A metal ladder after (5) provides access to the ruins.

A pleasant walk for the whole family around the ponds. Water activities available in summer, tree-top adventure course, meeting place for anglers.

Almost the entire hike is in the shade, under a forest of cork oak trees. The slope is quite steep in the first part. The effort is rewarded by a beautiful 360° view from the tower. Moderator's addition on 17/05/2021: Do not rely solely on the map; please read the warnings in the description and reviews It is risky to venture onto the road to La Vall (parking problems, traffic restrictions, etc.). Since 05/05/2023: it is no longer permitted to use this access road between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. due to the risk of fire.

A pleasant hike starting from Saint-Jean-Pla-de-Corts, especially during the mimosa season, to reach the Hermitage of Sant Ferriol via the Serra del Mas d'en Janet ridge. On the way back, visit the exterior of Aubiry Castle. Several viewpoints over Céret and the Canigou massif. Tracks, paths and dirt trails, with a tarmac road on the return journey. No difficulties along the route.

From Saint-Jean-Pla-de-Corts, these two marked trails lead up to Vivès and then Llauro*.E beautiful hike on wide, comfortable paths and tracks, which can be split into two.The markings are visible in the direction described.The return from Llauro is along a ridge path and then from the (12) along a DFCI track.Not recommended for those who do not like tracks and wide paths.Fortunately, the landscape makes up for this monotony. The starting point is accessible by "€1 bus" from Perpignan or Argelès via Le Boulou, for example.