The Madeloc tower
Tour de Madeloc
Tour de Madeloc - tourisme-pyrenees-orientales
COLLIOURE

The Madeloc tower

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Discovering the Madeloc Tower which was part of the Pyrenees signal towers network. Exceptional view throughout the hike.
This loop around the Madeloc Tower offers you superb views of the coast as well as an overview of the military defense system.

1 point of interest

  • Col de Banyuls
    Col de Banyuls - François-Xavier Hallé

    Col de Banyuls-sur-Mer

    This incredibly wild and unspoiled site, which serves as the border between France and Spain, has been the scene of many twists and turns in the history of refugees. Discover the beauty of the place and let yourself be amazed by the unique panorama of the site.

Description

  1. From the Col de la Serre, head towards the Batterie de Taillefer then towards the Col de Taillefer.
  2. After the pass, continue in the direction of the Madeloc Tower.
  3. Go back down to the Battery 500.
  4. Take the path which joins the GR10 (white and red markings) Follow the GR 10 to the right, pass the ruins of the old Cave Reig. Pass the Col de Formigo towards Col de la Vallauria.
  5. At Col de la Vallauria, turn right and take the water path (yellow markings) to Col de la Serre, the starting point.
  • Departure : Col de la Serre
  • Arrival : Col de la Serre
  • Towns crossed : COLLIOURE, PORT-VENDRES, BANYULS SUR MER, and ARGELES SUR MER

Altimetric profile

Recommandations

Do not forget to take water, a hat or cap and good walking shoes. Do not throw waste into the environment. This hike is not recommended in strong winds.

Access and parking

D914, D86

Parking :

Col de la Serre car park