The Dolmen of la Cova de l'Alarb
ARGELES SUR MER
The Dolmen of la Cova de l'Alarb
Easy
1h30
3,6km
+150m
-149m
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This family-friendly walk invites you to step back over 5,000 years of history, from the Dolmen of la Cova de l'Alarb to the grounds of Château de Valmy.
2 points of interest
CCACVI 
Cultural heritageChâteau de Valmy
An amazing space leaning against the Albères, embracing the vineyards and the Mediterranean: welcome to the Château de Valmy. Art Nouveau style, it is the work of the Danish architect Viggo Petersen. It is Pierre Bardou, a Peruvian industrialist creator of the brand JOB, who controls this castle for his daughter Jeanne from 1888 to 1900. His descendants are still owners of the castle. They relaunched the wine business and created guest rooms at the Château. Go check it out !
Ludovic Recha 
Tourism OfficeSport and nature center
The center welcomes you at the entrance of the Valmy Municipal Park, at the foot of the Albères massif. You will find information about various circuit options and outdoor activities. Brochures, maps, and physical reception for workshop sessions are available. It is also a place to raise awareness about the exceptional biodiversity of the town of Argelès-sur-Mer.
Phone number: +33 4 68 81 47 25.
Description
- Depuis le parking du Château de Valmy, descendre la route goudronnée et prendre au carrefour sur la gauche en direction du camping "Les Mimosas".
- Au passage à gué, prendre la piste DFCI-AL n°42 et suivre les bornes directionnelles PR ARG2.
- Après le Mas Peyrot, on surplomb le Château de Valmy. Après avoir rejoint la piste, trouver sur la droite un chemin qui s'enfonce dans la forêt de chênes-liège en direction du Dolmen de la "Cova de l'Alarb" (178m).
- Revenir sur ses pas, et reprendre la piste mais cette fois-ci à droite. Suivre la clôture sur environ 150m.
- Repérer les poignées pour l'ouvrir et descendre le sentier "el Correc de la Coma Fosca". Les marques jaunes sont situées sur les arbres.
- Arriver à une autre clôture électrifiée, la garder en main droite sur 50m. Ouvrir les clôtures par les poignées et les refermer impérativement.
- Repartir à gauche du vignoble, passer les caves pour rejoindre le parking.
- Departure : Valmy Castle
- Arrival : Valmy Castle
- Towns crossed : ARGELES SUR MER
Altimetric profile
Recommandations
To complete your exploration of Argelès-sur-Mer, take the interpretation circuit that tells the history of the area, the environment of the Albera Massif (vegetation), and the local culture.
VALMY MUNICIPAL PARK - SPORT NATURE CENTER: At the reception desk located at the park entrance, you will find all the useful information about the wide range of outdoor activities available in Argelès-sur-Mer. Whether you are passionate about the sea (kayaking, paddleboarding, diving), the plains (walking, jogging, mountain biking), or the mountains (hiking, trail running, mountain biking), you will find something to suit your interests!
Open from the February holidays until the end of the All Saints' Day holidays.
VALMY MUNICIPAL PARK - SPORT NATURE CENTER: At the reception desk located at the park entrance, you will find all the useful information about the wide range of outdoor activities available in Argelès-sur-Mer. Whether you are passionate about the sea (kayaking, paddleboarding, diving), the plains (walking, jogging, mountain biking), or the mountains (hiking, trail running, mountain biking), you will find something to suit your interests!
Open from the February holidays until the end of the All Saints' Day holidays.
Transport
Bus 1€
Access and parking
From Argelès-sur-Mer, head towards Château de Valmy.
D914.
D914.
Parking :
Château de Valmy Parking