[Link] Col de Banyuls–Col de Rumpissar
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3. [Link] Col de Banyuls–Col de Rumpissar

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The Summits of Freedom.
A magnificent hike passing through mountain passes, along the paths once taken by those (Jews, resistance fighters) who had to flee Nazi-occupied France.

Description

  1. Take the dirt track on the left, which passes in front of the Border Cross 591 and continues as a trail that ascends towards the Col de Llop and then to Pic de la Calme.  
  2. At Pic de la Calme (718m), continue towards Col del Tourn (Freedom Passage, 606m),
  3. then to Puig d'en Jorda (753m),
  4. Col del Teixo,
  5. Col des Empedrats,
  6. Pla del Ras, and finally
  7. Col de Rumpissa (531m), another Freedom Passage.
  • Departure : Col de Banyuls (357m)
  • Arrival : Col de Rumpissar (560m)
  • Towns crossed : BANYULS SUR MER

Altimetric profile

Recommandations

Bring water, a hat or cap, a windbreaker, snacks or a picnic, and sturdy shoes. Respect the environment by taking your waste with you. Check the weather forecast before setting out.

Transport

Bus 1€

Access and parking

D914

Parking :

Col de Banyuls