Collioure – Cadaquès, the mediterranean coast from coves to summits

This classic walk along the surprisingly unspoilt Mediterranean coast has it all: hidden coves, magnificent cliff-top walking, charming little fishing ports; easy walking, and high quality accommodation with excellent cuisine. It’s a beautiful route along ridges that overlook the Mediterranean and play leapfrog over the coves. Every day you can choose between a coastal path, or a climb to the Pyrenean foothills to enjoy stunning vistas, then a descent through vineyards and fragrant maquis that go down to the water. The historical and cultural heritage is very rich and some famous painters such as Dali and Matisse lived here.

Your hike goes along the Albères with their fourteenth century signal towers, and then descends down to the sea where you will find the most beautiful coves. You'll be surprised how peaceful and quiet this lovely region is, from its trails to its fishing ports. 

Level 2 Walking

This holiday features comfortable rather than challenging walking, and is suitable for anybody who enjoys "a good walk". Every day you have the choice of a walk in the mountains or by the coast with 3h30 to 7h30 walking and with accumulated height gains and descents of 450m to 1100m depending on the variants.
Although the stages are not very long, in places the paths are quite stoney, with some steep parts early in the trip. If you are not used to walking over this type of terrain you may need to add a little time to the itineraries 

Included in this Tour:

• 6 nights with dinner and breakfast
• 2/3 star accomodation - 2/3 & 4 star accomodation available upon request
• Luggage transportation
• All necessary travel documents

Not included:

• Lunches and picnics
• Drinks
• Extra nights
• Entrances of optional visits (15-20€ Dali Museum)
• Transfers for 1-7 persons - please contact [email protected] for more information

Notes:

• Meeting point is at the first hotel in Collioure (5 minutes walk from the train station)
• It can get very hot in July and August, as well as more crowded, but the temperatures are moderated by the mountains and sea breezes
• Dinners are based on set menus featuring regional specialities, fish etc usually with 3 or 4 choices for each of three course
• Baggage: A soft travel bag, avoid suitcases, which are more cumbersome and limit the weight of your belongings to 12 kg. A small backpack of 30 litres minimum for you daytime requirements. 
• SOLO traveller surcharge - 150 EUR (if you are the only person on the tour)
• Hotel upgrade:
  • LOW SEASON - 1013 EUR p.p (double) or 1438 EUR (single)
  • HIGH SEASON - 1219 EUR p.p (double) or 1838 EUR (single)

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