REGIONAL HIKE – TOURISM – GASTRONOMY
ACCOMPANIED TRAVEL
SMALL GROUP: from 5 to 15 people
GUARANTEED DEPARTURE: from 5 participants
LENGTH: 8 days – 7 nights
7 breakfasts – 5 picnics – 6 dinners
HIKING LEVEL: EASY to MODERATE (altitude difference 100 to 450 m).
LUGGAGE TRANSPORTED: Hiking with only a small day pack.
ALL INCLUSIVE tour accompanied by French speaking guides.
For one week and on the shores of the Mediterranean, enjoy the softness of the coastal paths and the panoramic views of the peaks of the Eastern Pyrenees descending to the sea: a maritime route where the magic of the couple “sea and mountain” still works!
Please note: Direct flights from/to Canada are only available on certain days of the week to this destination.
Reservations for flights and transfers (trains) to and from PERPIGNAN according to your choice of dates and destinations.
FRIDAY – Departure from Montréal or other Canadian airport.
DAY 1 (SATURDAY): PERPIGNAN (France)
Arrival in Perpignan and drop off at hotel at the end of the day. As the tour starts on Sunday, this night is essential to be ready and rested for the next day’s departure. Dinner is on your own.
NOTE: Depending on the time of arrival in France, it is possible to go directly to Collioure that same day and have a free day the next day in this charming village and fishing port before the departure of the tour.
DAY 2 (SUNDAY) : PERPIGNAN – COLLIOURE
Meet at 4:30 pm in front of the PERPIGNAN train station and transfer to COLLIOURE (about 1 hour). Visit the city along the Paths of Fauvisme, in the footsteps of Matisse and Derain. Colorful streets, multicolored boats and the fortifications of the Royal Castle. Check-in at the hotel for 2 nights. Dinner.
NOTE : Meeting with the guide and the group at the end of the day at the hotel in COLLIOURE for participants who arrived the day before.
DAY 3 (MONDAY) : COLLIOURE – CAP BEAR – BANYULS – COLLIOURE
From Collioure to Banyuls by Cape Bear and from the cove of Paulilles, an excursion in the vineyards by small paths between sea and vineyard before arriving at Banyuls. At the end of the day, return by shuttle to Collioure. Dinner and lodging.
Hiking: 4 to 5 hrs
DAY 4 (TUESDAY) : (COLLIOURE) – BANYULS – CAP CERBÈRE – LLANÇA
Drive to Cap Cerbère, cross into Spain and again walk along the coast with the beautiful Garbet beach inviting to swim, the pine trees and the creeks of Cap Ras. Arrival in Llança with its white houses. Check-in at the hotel for 2 nights. Supper will be served.
Hiking: 4 to 5 hrs
DAY 5 (WEDNESDAY) : LLANÇA – PORT DE LA SELVA – LLANÇA
The path evolves between the rich villas and the sea, then beyond the beautiful Port de la Selva, the first wild coves of Cap de Creus. Return to Llança. Dinner and lodging.
Hiking: 3 to 4 hrs
DAY 6 (THURSDAY) : PORT DE LA SELVA – CADAQUÈS
Crossing Cap de Creus with a visit to the beautiful Cala Taballera followed by a superb descent in front of Cadaques, between dry stone walls and olive trees. Check-in at the hotel for 2 nights. Supper will be served.
Hiking: 4 hrs
DAY 7 (FRIDAY) : CADAQUÈS – CAP DE CREUS – CADAQUÈS
The Cap de Creus and its succession of wild and idyllic coves towards Port Lligat, Salvador Dali’s place of life (possible visit of his house). The access to the Cape can also be done by boat according to the weather conditions (option). Dinner in a small typical restaurant in Cadaques and lodging.
Hiking: 5 hrs
DAY 8 (SATURDAY):
After lunch, transfer back to France with a stop and visit of the Dali Museum in Figueras. Dinner at leisure. Arrival in Perpignan around 1 pm. End of the program.
SUGGESTION :
At the end of this regional trip, why not plan a few days to discover one or two major cities before returning to Canada?
By train and from PERPIGNAN, you are 2.5 hours from TOULOUSE and 4.5 hours from BORDEAUX, two regional capitals worth a visit and airports with direct return flights to Montreal on certain weekdays. A LA CARTE program upon request.
* Stay “à la carte” and on request. Take advantage of our experience and advice.
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