Hikes on the balconies of Banyuls and Collioure

Meet directly in Banyuls at your hotel at 5 p.m. or, for those arriving by train, at the Perpignan SNCF station for a transfer to the hotel. Short briefing from your guide about the week, then first discovery of the city in his company, along the beach and the typical alleys of old Banyuls. Transfer: private vehicle, around 30 minutes.

Accommodation : character guest house or *** hotel, depending on the package chosen. Meals included: dinner. Meals not included: breakfast - lunch.

Departure on foot from Banyuls through the small streets typical of the old town then by small paths winding through the Banyuls vineyards. Some time later, we overlook the city and the Mediterranean and reach, still among the vineyards and some pine forests, the Guinelle vinegar factory. Visit of the establishment and tasting of the famous red or white Banyuls vinegars as well as old Banyuls vinegar. Continuation then by the small village of Cospron and the beach of Paulilles to discover the Cape Béar, splendid projection of ground in the sea, dominated by its lighthouse whose first construction dates from 1836. Return then on Banyuls by the littoral, along the coast, via the small balcony path offering superb views of the Mediterranean.

Walking time: about 4 hours. Positive elevation: + 300 m Positive elevation: - 300 m. Accommodation: character guest house or *** hotel, depending on the package chosen. Meals included: breakfast - lunch (picnic) - dinner.

Small transfer to the border pass with Spain; then start along the ridge by the small path bordered by holm oaks, cysts and Kermess oaks; we will come across some dolmens, witnesses of a distant past ... the view of the sea and the small Catalan villages of Cerbère and Portbou is magnificent. The trail continues its course along a slightly steep slope for a few meters and brings us to the Querroig tower, vestiges of the Romanesque period dating from the year 985 and forming part of the defense of the Kings of Mallorca in the 14th century. The panorama is exceptional, 360 ° over the coast, Catalonia and the Canigou chain. With the sea as a backdrop and breathtaking views of the coast and Banyuls, descent to Puig Joan (430 m), a veritable belvedere on the Big Blue, the vineyards below and Banyuls. Continuation of the descent to Coll de la Creu then, among the vines, arrival in Banyuls.

Walking time: about 5 hours. Elevation gain: + 420 m. Negative altitude difference: - 670 m. Accommodation: character guest house or *** hotel, depending on the package chosen. Meals included: breakfast - lunch (picnic) - dinner.

Departure from Banyuls on foot, along the coast, in the nature reserve, on the coastal path which sometimes takes us to small secret coves, sometimes to the edge of a few uncrowded beaches, to continue its course from the top of the cliffs ... until you reach the small enclave of the border village of Cerbère. It is a superb hike, with the vines that seem to cling to the sea, with the cliffs that sometimes dominate the shores where the waves crash, with its small path bordered by prickly pears, pines sylvan and cysts… We will come back to Banyuls along the coast, aboard a sailboat… one of the highlights of the stay… spectacular landscapes guaranteed!

Return by sailboat: about 2 hours. Walking time: approximately 3 hours 30 minutes. Positive elevation: + 170 m. Negative elevation: - 170 m. Accommodation: character guest house or *** hotel, depending on the package chosen. Meals included: breakfast - lunch (picnic) - dinner.

Small transfer to Coll dels Gascons (387 m) starting point for our hike. The famous GR10 which crosses the Pyrenees and ends its race in Banyuls itself, invites us to follow suit for a few meters in order to access the track which leads to the famous Madeloc Tower, a veritable 13th century watchtower which watched over the entire coast… the panoramas over the bay of Argelès, Collioure, Banyuls and Port Vendor, are magnificent! With the Mediterranean and the coastal villages in focus, descent to Banyuls by the small path which sometimes creeps under the chestnut groves, sometimes in the vineyards, sometimes among the prickly pears, peaches, almond trees and aloes … At the bend of the path, a winegrower will invite us and “tell” us about the culture of the vine; he will then take us to Banyuls, visit his cellar and taste the famous Banyuls wine… In the evening, tasting dinner in a good restaurant.

Transfer: private vehicle, approximately 20 minutes. Walking time: about 4 hours. Visit and tasting time: approximately 1 hour. Positive elevation: + 350 m. Negative elevation: - 700 m. Accommodation: character guest house or *** hotel, depending on the package chosen. Meals included: breakfast - lunch (picnic) - dinner.

Transfer to Collioure after breakfast; Free visit of Collioure then transfer to Perpignan station for those arriving by train.

Transfer: private vehicle, approximately 1 hour. Meals included: breakfast. Meals not included: lunch - dinner.