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From the centre of Argelès-sur-Mer, follow the road signs for the Maison de Retraite les Capucines. Park along the dual carriageway or on the grass verge of the Auberge du Roua.
Do not park in the inn's car park, which is reserved for customers, but along the road.
(S/E) Follow the dual carriageway to the first crossroads.
(1) Turn right onto Chemin Notre-Dame de Vie until you reach a fork in the road.
(2) Follow the signs to Notre-Dame de Vie on the left.
The road climbs gently through the forest, passing the Ferme du Bonheur and some beautiful villas. Continue climbing, following the signs for Notre-Dame de Vie.
(3) At the end of the tarmac road, the chapel and hermitage stand proudly before you.
Climb the paved path and a few steps.
Please respect the tranquillity of this inhabited place, especially the private area.
You can walk around the large chapel (hermitage) and enter it. Superb views of the Roussillon plain, Canigou and the sea.
With your back to the chapel, go down the track on the right, then back up towards the benches. The chapel will then be slightly below you. Continue along the descending path.
(3) Instead of taking the tarmac road you took on the way up, go straight ahead under the green barrier onto the DFCI AL29 and descend along this path. Go around the second green barrier and continue downhill on the tarmac road of Chemin des Merles, then Chemin des Vignes. Wind your way downhill between vineyards and cork oaks. Be careful of traffic. Return to the first fork you passed on the way there.
(2) Continue straight ahead.
(1) Turn left along the dual carriageway and you will reach the car park (E).
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