Coastal Path (E12)/guide 2022: Elmes Beach/Banyuls-sur-Mer - Troc Beach/Banyuls-sur-Mer
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Coastal Path (E12)/guide 2022: Elmes Beach/Banyuls-sur-Mer - Troc Beach/Banyuls-sur-MerCoastal Path (E12)/guide 2022: Elmes Beach/Banyuls-sur-Mer - Troc Beach/Banyuls-sur-Mer
Medium
Difficulty1h30
Duration2,7km
Distance+77m
Positive Elevation-73m
Negative ElevationCourse type
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"This hike allows you to cross through Banyuls along the seaside. The Banyuls way of life and the works of Maillol will charm you."
1 point of interest
HistoryArago Laboratory
In the early 1880s, the zoologist Henri De Lacaze Duthiers prospected the Mediterranean Coast to establish a marine station. In 1882, the Arago Laboratory opened its doors at its current location, and the public aquarium was inaugurated in 1884. The laboratory welcomed scientists who wanted to advance marine science. The research structures were regularly expanded to welcome new researchers who contributed to the renown of the laboratory.
Description
- Starting from Elmes Beach towards the center of Banyuls-sur-Mer
- Enjoy the panoramic view of the bay—it's worth it. Turn left along the sidewalk towards Cap d’Osne, then continue downhill towards the central beach. Pass by the terraces of bars and restaurants until you reach the Tourist Office, where you can admire a work by the local artist Aristide Maillol ("L'ile de France without arms").
- Continue past the Tourist Office (don't hesitate to step inside to learn about activities and tours in Banyuls), then follow the promenade towards the Arago Laboratory (Aquarium) along Maillol Avenue. Another sculpture by Maillol ("La jeune fille allongée") awaits you there. At the entrance of the harbor (classified as a Terroir Port).
- Continue along the promenade in front of the Arago Laboratory leading to Ile Grosse. At the end of the building, turn right and take the stairs leading to RD 914. In the early 1880s, after founding the Roscoff marine station in the English Channel, the Sorbonne zoologist Henri De Lacaze Duthiers (1821–1901) decided to explore the Mediterranean coast to establish a second station. The rocky coast near Spain offered a wide variety of habitats and organisms. Henri De Lacaze Duthiers, captivated by the site of Banyuls-sur-Mer, decided to build his new laboratory there. At the top of the stairs, turn left and head towards Troc Beach, your final destination.
- Departure : Elmes Beach/Banyuls-sur-Mer
- Arrival : Troc Beach/Banyuls-sur-Mer
- Towns crossed : BANYULS SUR MER
Altimetric profile
Recommandations
"Enjoying nature? Love it? Take care of it…
As you hike along this trail, you'll find regular waste collection points at your disposal. In respect for this exceptional space, frequented by tens of thousands of hikers and walkers each month, we kindly ask you to deposit all your waste (glass, paper, food scraps, etc.) at these collection points. Please also pick up any litter you may come across during your walk.
With these simple yet essential actions, let's keep this site clean, just as nature graciously gave it to us."
As you hike along this trail, you'll find regular waste collection points at your disposal. In respect for this exceptional space, frequented by tens of thousands of hikers and walkers each month, we kindly ask you to deposit all your waste (glass, paper, food scraps, etc.) at these collection points. Please also pick up any litter you may come across during your walk.
With these simple yet essential actions, let's keep this site clean, just as nature graciously gave it to us."
Transport
Bus 1€
Access and parking
D914
Parking :
"Le Sana parking"