From Pyrenees to the sea
Five stages join the high mountain valleys charm with the Mediterranean Sea
A route from Camprodon to Collioure with amazing crests, forests and charming villages
From the Camprodon valley to the cliffs of the Mediterranean coast, this route in five stages connects the high valleys of the Eastern Pyrenees with the sea. Along the route, we will walk through an exuberant variety of landscapes, from high-mountain terrain to coastal ecosystems, through the lush woods of the hills of Vallespir, la Garrotxa, and l’Empordà, trekking alternatively on either side of the Pyrenees, north and south. This route blends nature with history, as one of the most poignant episodes of the Spanish Civil War took place in this part of the Pyrenees, the Republican withdrawal in 1939. We will be following on the footsteps of the exiles, using the very same points to cross the mountains.
Distance
110,40 Km
Standard time
5 Stages
Lowest elevation
0 meters
Highest elevation
1.618 meters
Cumulative ascent
4.091 meters
Cumulative descent
5.088 meters
The stages
Route and profile
This 112 km and five days route joins Camprodon with Cotlliure, two charming villages set in two contrasting landscapes: from El Ripollès, in the mountains, to the Red coast, among cliffs and streets bursting with light and colour. Along the route, we will enjoy several different types of woodlands, panoramic views between the high peaks of the Pyrenees and the Mediterranean plains, at both sides of the range. There are deep middle mountain regions awaiting, between the Camprodon valley, Alt Vallespir, Alta Garrotxa, Alt Empordà and Roussillon. Enjoy!
1. Camprodon 2. Montfalgars 3. Santuari del Coral 4. Torres de Cabrenç 5. St. Llorenç de Cerdans 6. Roc de Frausa 7. Les Illes 8. El Portús 9. Coll de l’Ullat 10. Puig Neulós 11. Pic de Sallafort 12. Cotlliure
Details and operation
Collioure Straightaway we answer the most common questions.
Accommodation and luggage transport
Some locations offer a choice of accommodation, from basic to more comfortable. Here you can know and choose them. Here you can know and choose them. If you prefer to walk without weight, we can take your bags by car from accommodation to accommodation.
Natural environment
The route ‘From the Pyrenees to the Sea’ takes us through the same territory where the Republican exodus took place. We will be following the steps of the escape routes of the exiles, and see the most relevant landmarks of that historical event. And all of it, inside astonishing protected natural areas at both sides of the boundary, one after the other.
The reservation includes
- Centralized reservation for every accommodation
- Half board (dinner, bed and breakfast) with optional packed lunch
- Two exclusive 1:50,000 Mont Editorial maps From the Pyrenees to the Sea
- Digital booklet describing the stages of the route
- GPS track
- Pass card to be stamped at the accommodation
- An exclusive TugaWear technical shirt from the Pyrenees to the Sea
- A Lurbel headband with visor From the Pyrenees to the Sea
- A Pas d’Isard sack bag
- List of recommended mountain clothing and equipment
- An entrance to the Museum of the Retreat of Sant Llorenç de Cerdans
- An entry to the Exile Memorial Museum of La Jonquera
- Possibility of purchasing accident insurance
- Sending the package home
- Telephone service 24 hours a day during the route
- The price includes all tourist taxes