(E 12 - Sentier Littoral) From Collioure to Argelès
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(E 12 - Sentier Littoral) From Collioure to Argelès
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(E 12 - Sentier Littoral) From Collioure to Argelès

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Discover the sandy coast and the city of Fauvism.
Between sea and mountain, discover this ideal ballad with your family

6 points of interest

  • Cultural heritage

    Fort Miradoux

    In 1669, Vauban who wanted to make Collioure a garrison town, decided to shave the old town and create Fort Miradoux on the site of the old Fort Sainte-Thérèse built around 1540 by Charles V. This fort because of its location was of paramount importance in the defense of the castle. Today, Fort Miradoux, owned by the Army has become the National Commando Training Center (CNEC).
  • Panorama

    Ouille Beach

    The beach of Ouille, between Collioure and Racou, is a real paradise. This confidential beach is mostly frequented by locals or customers of neighboring campsites. With its small pebbles, it extends about 100 meters below the cliffs of the Côte Vermeille. This beach, very quiet even in high season, however, is not monitored and parking to access is quite far. In short, a great place to be away from the crowd.
  • Panorama

    Criques de Porteils

    The largest cove in Argelès, stretching 180 meters, Porteils Cove isn't the easiest to find. Many smaller coves are scattered throughout the area, with access varying depending on the season. Generally, you’ll find peace there, lulled by the waves of turquoise waters.
  • History

    Catalan Boat

    Catalan boats were used for net fishing of sardines and anchovies along the Catalan and Spanish coasts. In Collioure in 1900, there were 120 Catalan boats dedicated to sardine ("sardinal") and anchovy ("anxove") fishing. You can still find them along the coastline, lovingly restored by enthusiasts.

  • Port Footbridge

    A true link between the Port and the Beach, the Massane Footbridge is crossed by more than 200,000 visitors each summer.

  • Argelès Photo Nature Exhibition

    Created in 2009 by the town of Argelès-sur-Mer, Argelès Photo Nature – Enfants de la Mer offers over six months of outdoor exhibition featuring around a hundred giant photographs along the seafront promenade in Argelès-sur-Mer, which attracts over a million visitors each year.

    In 2020, the exhibition focuses on bears, with photographic perspectives accompanied by watercolor paintings and monumental sculptures. Issues related to climate change are also explored through stunning exhibits on the Arctic and coral reefs.

Description

  1. In front of the church, take the cobbled street on the left and continue on rue Miradou in the direction of Fort Miradou. Go around it then turn right and take the sidewalks that run along the street towards the stadium parking lot.
  2. Turn right. Enter and cross the stadium parking lot to continue on the uphill path.
  3. Continue on the path to a private property gate to continue on your right and descend on the path to a concrete platform. Then go down on the right and take the stairs carved out of the shale cliff to reach the beach of Ouille.
  4. Cross the beach then go up the stairs and take the path that runs along the campsite. Continue on the trail while crossing two beaches.
  5. Go up the path built on the heights of the cliffs and take a small road on your right. Continue the path to reach Racou beach.
  6. Cross Racou beach towards the port of Argelès.
  7. Take a path on the left which goes around the Racou wetland. Continue while bypassing the technical area of ​​the port. Continue on the road then take the stairs on the right to follow the quays of the port. Leave the port by crossing the bridge to continue on the promenade along the beach of Argelès.
  8. Arriving in front of the pine wood take on your left to the Tourist Office situed at 200m at the end of the street in front of you. It's the right place to discover new activities...
  • Departure : Tourist Office of Collioure
  • Arrival : Tourist Office of Argelès-sur-Mer
  • Towns crossed : COLLIOURE and ARGELES SUR MER

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Recommandations

You enjoy nature, you love it, take care of it ... You take a hiking trail on which there are bins (glass, paper, leftover food, etc.). Use them out of respect for this exceptional space used every month by tens of thousands of hikers and walkers.