• Pyrenees Coastal Trail: Collioure to Cadaques

• Everyday from 10 Feb to 23 June & from 3 Sept to 27 Oct

• From £725
• From €810
• Prices per person based on 2 sharing

• + or grade explained

• 6 nights & 5 1/2 days independent walking between hotels

• A superb linear trail, which alternates between walks bordering the sea and climbing to vantage points with panoramic views across the Med
• Traverse through Catalan from the north to the south of the Pyrenees between France and Spain
• Fresh sea food dishes from the Med
• A rich artistic and historic legacy with artists such as Matisse and Dali
• A mild temperate climate throughout the year making this an ideal winter, spring and autumn destination
• Outside of the summer months, the small fishing ports are delightfully quiet and calm.

• "Excellent combination of mountains and beach - so appreciated a dip in the Med in the evening. Thank you very much for a holiday we really enjoyed" P & B McGowan, UK. More customer comments from walking holidays.

• Half board accommodation in 2 & 3 star hotels

1. Half board accommodation in 2 & 3 star hotels based on 2 sharing;
2. Transport of luggage between hotels
3. Taxi transfer on day 7 from Cadaques to Collioure
4. Detailed walking map and walking notes including details of the walks, hotels, sites of interest etc

1. Transport to Collioure in France
2. Picnic lunches
3. Drinks to accompany meals and during the day
4. Travel insurance
5. Any entrance fees

1. See our Costa Brava walking holiday which starts in Cadaques
2. Full list of coastal trail walking holidays in Europe
3. Return to full list of Independent walking holidays

Walking profile

This self-guided or independent walking holiday is made up of 5 walks moving between guest houses and a small walk at Cadaques on the final morning. The walks average about 15km. Some sections of the trail are rough and stoney in places with the odd steep section. On this holiday you have the choice of two possible routes on 4 of the days, giving rise to two different grades. You can, of course, choose to do a mixture of easier and more challenging days.

Moderate+: Average of 5 hours walking with daily ascents of between 350m and 550m

Moderate to challenging: Average of 6 hours walking with daily ascents of between 400m and 700m.

Walking days

Day 1: Arrival

Arrival at Collioure late afternoon and book into hotel. The coastal town of Collioure sits at the base of the Pyrenees in a small calm bay where the Mediterranean gently laps at its shores. Enjoy looking around this pretty town with its coloured facades, its 13th century royal chateau and impressive church.

Day 2: Collioure - Banyuls

Today's walk follows, in part, a panoramic trail through the Madeloc with the possibility of climbing the Madeloc tower, a lookout over the Med. The vegetation alternates between vines and scrub. Your descent to Mailloll, follows dry stone walls which protect and support the vines on either side, consisting of Syrah and Autre Grenache grapes. Night at Banyuls. Grade mod: 4 hours, +/-500m. Grade mod/chall: 5 hours, +/-700m

Day 3: Banyuls - Cerbère

Your day's walk has great panoramic views over the Mediterranean, towards the ruins of Querroig, a medieval lookout tower. The sea along this part of the walk is protected as a marine nature reserve. Afterwards you'll arrive at the small isolated port of Cerbère, the last stop before crossing over into Spain. Night at Cerbère. Grade mod: 4 hours 30, +/-450m. Grade mod/chall: 5 hours, +/-700m

Day 4: Cerbère - Llanca

Today you'll follow, in part, the Garbet beach, with the sea lapping at your feet and a rich and colourful vegetation. Enjoy the calm of this stage as you pass from small inlet to small inlet until you reach your overnight stay at the port of Llanca. 4hrs30, +/-450m.

Day 5: Llanca - Port de la Selva

A glorious ascent on the monastery trail to reach the unique church of Saint Elena and the imposing monastry Sant Pere de Roda, over a thousand years old. A pretty descent among mounds, abandoned vineyards and relics from the civil war with views over the bay at Port de la Selva, where you'll spend the night. Grade mod: 4 hours, +/-550m. Grade mod/chall: 5 hours, +/-700m

Day 6: Port de la Selva - Cadaques

Today you'll traverse the massif de Cap de Creus which is a protected regional Park forming a small peninsula jutting out into the Mediterranean. The terrain is rugged and spectacular as you make your way to the small historic fishing village of Cadaques, with its narrow winding streets and its traditional white-washed houses. Night at Cadaques. Grade mod: 5 hours, +/-350m. Grade mod/chall: 7 hours, +/-500m

Day 7: Oliguera & return to Collioure

In the morning, you'll discover the Oliguera peninsula and its amazing rock formations, including the famous rock "Cucurucuc". Return by taxi to Collioure with a possible stop by the Museum Dali de Fiueres. 2hrs15, +/-100m

Book an extra night and book onto to our Costa Brava walking holiday which heads south from Cadaques.