Cotlliure – Cadaqués
Charming villages, cliffs and vineyards by the sea
Between la Marenda and the sea of Amunt we will follow this rugged coast climbing to defense towers and natural viewpoints.
La Marenda, in Northern Catalonia, and the sea of Amunt, in the Alt Empordà, are these two sectors of the Catalan coast joined by the crest of the axial Pyrenees when it reaches the sea. A sector of wild and rugged coastline, still considered by many to be the Costa Brava, dotted with charming towns that for centuries have been more closely related through the sea than inland. The paths chosen for the journey unite them between vineyards, cliffs and defense towers.
Distance
66,18 km
Standard time
5 Stages
Lowest elevation
0 meters
Highest elevation
672 m
Cumulative ascent
3210 m
Cumulative descent
3210 m
The stages
Route and profile
The journey, 66 km spread over five days, joins the most charming villages in this area: Collioure, Banyuls, Portbou, Llançà, Port de la Selva and Cadaqués. Geographically, we will be between Catalan cross-border regions of Roussillon and Alt Empordà, territories with a strong personality shaped by the wind, wine farming, the border, the appearance of the train and fishing.
1. Cotlliure 2. Port-Vendres 3. Banyuls 4. Torre de Querroig 5. Portbou 6. Colera 7. Port de Llançà 8. Serra de l’Estela 9. Castell de Verdera 10. Port de la Selva 11. Muntanya Negra 12. Cadaqués
Details and operation
Cotlliure – Cadaqués is a self-guided trip, which you can do on your own, in which we provide you with the reservation of accommodation and all the information and services necessary to walk safely and comfortably. Straightaway we answer the most common questions. Straightaway we answer the most common questions.
Accommodation and luggage transport
The accommodations along the route are hostels and hotels from different levels. You can also choose hotels in the “comfort” option instead of the “basic” option. If you prefer to walk without weight, we can take your bags by car from accommodation to accommodation.
Natural environment
First we will cross the cliffs and the vineyards of La Marenda, and then we will cross two special protection natural spaces: the Albera Natural Area of National Interest, and the Cabo de Creus Natural Park, both in the Alt Empordà, fully Mediterranean spaces with many characteristic elements of the fauna, flora and seashore gea.
Historical and cultural context
We will walk through a landscape touched by the north-wind Tramuntana, a land of artists who have left their legacy, whether they were born here or have come from abroad to paint its natural wonders. The Banyuls wine, the castles, the dry stone elements, the great Monastery of Sant Pere de Rodes, the museums, all of this will help us to get to know a land with an untamed and spectacular landscape, lived intensely by its inhabitants.
The reservation includes
- Centralized reservation for every accommodation
- The reservation includes bed & breakfast
- Mont Publishers 1:50,000 Cotlliure – Cadaqués exclusive map
- Digital route book with the description of the stages
- Cotlliure – Cadaqués Buff exclusive neck tube
- GPS track
- Pass card to be stamped at the accommodation
- Cotlliure – Cadaqués exclusive technical shirt
- A Pas d’Isard sack bag
- List of recommended mountain clothing and equipment
- Possibility of purchasing accident insurance
- Sending the package home
- Telephone service 24 hours a day during the route
- The price includes all tourist taxes