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Réserve naturelle nationale de la forêt de la Massane walks
La Torre de la Maçana from Argelès-sur-Mer station
- From the Argelès-sur-Mer SNCF train station, climb up to the Tour de la Massane via marked trails and paths.
- The hike can start from Valmy Castle near (3). See practical information.
I recommend reading the practical information section regarding the different routes.
The hike could be classified as difficult due to some very rough sections of the trail and the need for good navigation skills.
The Pic des Quatre Termes and the Massane Forest Nature Reserve
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.
The Chemin de l'Eau and the Coll de la Plaça d'Armes from El Rimbau
This is a fairly difficult hike where a good sense of direction is necessary in places.
Discovery hike with a possible passage through a tunnel.
This hike can be done in reverse, which avoids the steep descent at the end of the route after the (12).
January 2025. Modification of the route (8) and description. Yellow markings modified to avoid certain areas in this overcrowded forest.
Puig Sallfort - Torre de Madaloc - Coll dels Gascons
All in all, this is a fairly challenging circular hike. You need to know how to find your way around to undertake this hike.Part of the hike is unmarked and off-trail.However, the climb to Puig Sallfort can be done as a simple round trip via theGR®®10.
GPX track strongly recommended from (5) to (6): from Creu du Sallfort to Chemin de l'eau.
Puig de Sallfort from Coll de Banyuls
First, there is a short stretch of track, then a superb path that climbs steeply and passes by the Dolmen de la Cova dels Alarbs.
Then the route continues along a steep path through the rocks as you approach the Sallfort pastures.
The Visorando GPX track is essential, especially if the weather is poor (fog, clouds, snow).
Do not underestimate this short but steep hike. The elevation gain is close to 850 m.
Route modified on 30 November 2022.
Puig dels Quatre Termes and de Sallfort via the ridges from Les Gascons
A long hike with a significant difference in altitude. From the Col des Gascons, climb to Coll de Vallauria, the water trail, Les Colomates, a ridge to Puig dels Quatre Termes. Return along the GR®®10. Pass Puig de Sallfort and descend along the GR®10.Beautiful scenery, cows, beech forests, springs, a hut, a refuge, summits - enough to keep you busy for a day.La Massane Forest Reserve. Please respect this fragile and protected area from (8) to (16).
Crossing the Albères
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.
Banyuls-sur-Mer at the Col de l'Ullat
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.