Montjoi

This is a two-part hike. The first part consists of a short detour inland to gain altitude and enjoy beautiful views of Roses Bay and the Catalan Pyrenees before returning to the coast at Montjoi. The return journey is along the coast via the Cami de Ronda, which follows the coastline and allows you to discover several small coves and magnificent beaches offering excellent swimming spots in the summer. At the end of the route, a short detour to the Falconera viewpoint and its immense panorama provides a beautiful conclusion to this circular route.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 10.61 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 4h 00 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 351 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 358 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 244 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 4 m

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Description of the walk

From Roses, take the road to Montjoi and park in the Falconera viewpoint car park on the right: seven to eight spaces available.

No signposts

(S/E) Take the return road in the opposite direction, keeping to the left-hand side and the stony sections. You will come to a dirt car park that is now fenced off and closed to parking (small wooden hut).

(1) Cross the fence via the pedestrian crossing, head towards the back of the car park, then cross a second fence, this time an electric one, making sure to close it properly behind you. Continue along the uphill path, turn left towards a large green cistern, then turn right onto the path that climbs steeply and leads to a viewpoint offering breathtaking views of Cala Montjoi and Cap de Norfeu.

(2) Continue until you quickly reach a double-track trail just before Puig del Gall, a small rocky peak that hides the view of Roses Bay. Keep going in the same direction and follow this trail, which further on becomes a ridge offering beautiful views of the Catalan Pyrenees and the Emporda plain. Keep left at the faint three-way junction in the path and reach the Col d'en Fràguem crossroads, marked by a signpost and a cement marker bearing the inscription "Torre del Sastre".

Yellow markings

(3) Turn right and, after about 20 metres, at a fork, turn right again: the markings on the ground are not very easy to spot. Then begin a long descent where several steep, even very steep, passages require caution, especially as the stony ground can be quite treacherous. Reach the bottom of the valley and follow the signpost towards Cala Montjoi to come out onto the wide, flat track leading to the beach of the place in question.

(4) Continue to the right and arrive at Montjoi at a small car park opposite the holiday centre. Go straight ahead towards the beach, which is 150 m away. Once you reach it (signpost), turn right and join the Cami de Ronda.

Yellow + White and RedGR®92Cami de Ronda markings

(5) Take the well-marked and secure path that closely follows the contours of the rugged coastline with a series of ascents and descents where the numerous stone steps are hard on the legs.

(6) Pass Cala Rostella, then Cap Blanc, to reach Cala Mutra.

(7) Leave the path on the right that leads back to the road to Montjoi and turn left at the double signpost. Pass Cala del Lledò, which is more difficult to access than the previous coves, and come out onto a much wider path at a viewpoint. Continue straight ahead until you reach the next signpost, which is located in a small, shaded area.

(8) Turn left and follow the path, alternating between stone steps and stony sections, to reach the Punta Falconera platform. Enjoy the view of Roses Bay with, straight ahead and to the left, the cliffs of the Montgri Natural Park, the Medes Islands and, in the distance, Cap de Begur.

(9) Continue along the Cami de Ronda to reach the first houses of Roses.

No signposts

(10) Turn right onto the wide track that climbs diagonally upwards to a large wooded esplanade offering another viewpoint.

(11) Continue left, crossing the barrier prohibiting motor vehicles, and continue climbing, first steeply, then more gently, following three wide hairpin bends. Cross another barrier and reach the car park.

(S/E) Follow the path leading to the Falconera viewpoint, where an orientation table allows you to identify the natural and built-up areas of the Bay of Roses.

(12) Turn back towards the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 151 m - Punta Falconera car park
  2. 1 : km 0.58 - alt. 161 m - Closed car park
  3. 2 : km 1.12 - alt. 226 m - Viewpoint
  4. 3 : km 2.09 - alt. 200 m - Col d'en Fràguem
  5. 4 : km 3.32 - alt. 21 m - Montjoi Valley
  6. 5 : km 4.06 - alt. 4 m - Montjoi, junction with GR°°®°°92
  7. 6 : km 5.19 - alt. 21 m - Cala Rostella
  8. 7 : km 6.07 - alt. 11 m - Cala Murtra
  9. 8 : km 7.17 - alt. 34 m - Directional signpost
  10. 9 : km 7.39 - alt. 6 m - Punta Falconera
  11. 10 : km 8.4 - alt. 27 m - Road suitable for vehicles
  12. 11 : km 9.05 - alt. 59 m - Viewpoint
  13. 12 : km 10.51 - alt. 148 m - Falconera viewpoint
  14. S/E : km 10.61 - alt. 151 m - Punta Falconera car park

Notes

This circular route can be done in either direction. However, I recommend the direction described here to take advantage of the many opportunities for swimming on the way back.

There are no particular difficulties except for the descent between (3) and (4): a few very steep sections with unstable ground due to loose stones.

Good hiking boots are recommended due to the terrain.

Between (5) and (8), the Cami de Ronda is very well maintained and safe. However, the sometimes steep ascents and descents, combined with numerous stone steps that are often high, make progress quite difficult.

The hike takes place in the Cap de Creus Natural Park and it is important to comply with the regulations in force.

Worth a visit

Always be cautious and plan ahead when you're outdoors. Visorando and the author of this route cannot be held responsible for any accidents occurring on this route.

The GR® and PR® markings are the intellectual property of the Fédération Française de Randonnée Pédestre.

Reviews and comments

4.8 / 5
Based on 8 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.8 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.6 / 5
Route interest
4.9 / 5
Marie-do et emmanuel
Marie-do et emmanuel

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 20, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

All clear up to point 9, then it gets a bit confusing. Take care at the end of point 2: turn right before the concrete marker. A lovely walk.
Thanks to the author!

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minigolfette
minigolfette

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 13, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk, alternating between beautiful coastal scenery around Cadaqués and mountain views

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Ulysse3040
Ulysse3040

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 08, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A particularly beautiful route in January, with views of both Rosès Bay and the snow-capped Canigou mountain. There are also stunning views of the coves and coastline. The overall elevation gain is not significant, but the successive ascents and descents along the coves make the hike considerably more physically demanding.

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trantole
trantole

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 01, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A superb hike along the coast with access to magnificent beaches and coves, offering stunning views throughout without any difficulty.
We parked at point D, a very small car park that was free at that time of year. We passed a few hikers and tourists; I imagine it must be very busy in summer.

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User 2723500

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 21, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A sublime hike, especially the second part along the coast.

I recommend parking and starting the hike at point 11, which is very easy to reach by car from Roses.
The start/finish point is not accessible by car (or perhaps only during the season), and you will have to pay for parking at point 1

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AlainB64
AlainB64

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 17, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Such beauty throughout this hike, especially from Cala de Montjoi to the return point.
Having found a space in the small Falconera car park, we realised that the car park at the start of the hike was open (temporarily? to be verified) and that vehicles were parked there. This may be useful as the other car park only has about eight spaces, as advertised.
Thank you for allowing us to share such beauty.

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Gregoire D
Gregoire D

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 19, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A beautiful hike with stunning views, but the trail is quite hard on the knees, with the first big descent followed by a series of creeks with ups and downs and steps to climb up and down.
Apart from that, it's very pleasant to enjoy the view of the creeks that follow one after the other and delight the eyes.

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jean 1
jean 1

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 30, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very pretty route, but best done in early summer or September, or very early in the morning.

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