Trail of the Château d'Ultrera 2024
Elisabeth Coste
SOREDE

Trail of the Château d'Ultrera 2024

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Discovering heritage and remarkable viewpoints !
A beautiful route that should delight nature lovers. From the charming village of Sorède, the trail winds through the Albères mountain forest, reaching the summit at Pic Neoulous, and includes a section of the famous GR10 hiking trail. The descent passes by the Château d'Ultrera and the Ermitage Notre-Dame du Château, offering guaranteed panoramic views along the way.

Description

Start at the Sorède Town Hall in the center of the village for a 1 km warm-up.
  1. Climb along the "Tassio" river.
  2. At the Mas del Ca, cross and follow the narrow path that steeply ascends to the DFCI track, then head towards Pic Néoulous (1256m).
  3. Continue towards the Tanyarède refuge and follow the GR 10.
  4. Pass through the Col des Trois Hêtres (1041m).
  5. The descent begins towards the Col de l'Aranyo (899m).
  6. Head towards Roc de les Medes (692m), then descend towards the ruins of the Château d'Ultrera and the Notre-Dame du Château hermitage (520m), with breathtaking views.
  7. Take the right-hand trail that descends into the forest.
  8. After the Christ statue, cross the Tassio river to return to the town hall. Trail of the Château d'Ultrera.
  • Departure : Town Hall of Sorède
  • Arrival : Town Hall of Sorède
  • Towns crossed : SOREDE, LAROQUE DES ALBERES, and ARGELES SUR MER

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Recommandations

Check the weather, take all your waste with you.
The trail routes are also suitable for walking.

Access and parking

D914, D618, D11

Parking :

Town Hall parking