Sentier littoral - Railway's path
CCACVI

1 point of interest

  • CAP Port-Vendres
    shipwreck

    The José Illueca

    Cargo of 1922 built in Gdansk, it is bought in 1942 by José Illueca armament of Las Palmas. Sunk in 1944 in front of Port-Vendres by British fighters, it now lies 79 meters deep between Caps Peyrefitte and Canadell. Because of its depth, this wreck is only accessible to Trimix Hypoxic divers (diving beyond 70 meters).

Description

  1. From the Peyrefite's beach, the path rises through cork oaks and arrives on a paved trail. Turn left there . The path bypasses the functional rehabilitation center, Just have a look at the airplane (Fouga Magister) in the courtyard of the center. Take the trail about 100 meters on and turn left. The path follows the maritime pines and arrives in the camping area.
  2. Take the path that follows the cliff and goes down to the back of the village Then turn left.
  3. The path follows the cliff and offer a view on the Terrimbau creek. Then it follows the vineyard and the railway and arrives on the D119. Finally turn left and continue going  down until arriving at the beach of Cerbère,
  • Departure : Peyrefite's beach
  • Arrival : D119 (terminal railway)
  • Towns crossed : CERBERE

Altimetric profile

Recommandations

You enjoy nature, You like it, take care of it...

Along the hiking trail, rubbish bins are at your disposal.
Every month over tens of thousands of hikers and walkers visit this exceptional site. Please do not litter and use the rubbish bins (glass, plastic, rubbish etc...). Also, please dispose of any litter you might find along the trail.
Help keep this site clean with simple yet essential gestures. Lets give back to nature what nature gave us

Transport

Bus stop: Cap Peyrefite

Access and parking

By the RD 914, possibility of parking near the Peyrefitte beach.

Parking :

Peyrefite's beach carpark