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 check-in at the *** hotel at the end of the day. As the tour begins on Sunday, this overnight stay is essential to ensure you’re ready and rested for the next day’s departure. Dinner on your own.
DAY 2 (SUNDAY) : PERPIGNAN – COLLIOURE
Meet at 09:00 – in hiking gear, walking shoes, water bottle and small day bag – in front of PERPIGNAN railway station (declared the Center of the World by Salvador Dali in 1965!). Short transfer, then gentle ascent to the slopes of the Tour de Massane, with its panoramic views over the Roussillon plain and the Côte Vermeille, followed by a descent through cork oaks to the Collioure seafront. Check-in at your hotel for 2 nights.
Visit of the town along the Chemin du Fauvisme (exhibition of paintings). This gentle first stage allows you to take full advantage of Collioure’s adorable little port. Check-in for 2 nights in Collioure (Hôtel ***). Dinner included.
Hiking time: 3.5 hrs / 4 hrs – Difference in altitude: + 250 m / – 300 m
DAY 3 (MONDAY) : COLLIOURE – MADELOC – BANYULS – COLLIOURE
DAY 4 (TUESDAY) : (COLLIOURE) – CAP CERBÈRE – LLANÇA
Drive to Cap Cerbère, crossing into Spain over small mountains with the sea close by, and stroll along the coastline with the beautiful Garbet beach, inviting you to swim, and the pine trees and coves of Cap Ras. Arrival in Llança with its white houses. Check-in at a hotel for 1 night near the marina (Hotel **). Dinner included.
Hiking time: 4 to 5 hrs – Difference in altitude: + 450 m / – 450 m
DAY 5 (WEDNESDAY) : LLANÇA – PORT DE LA SELVA
Climb up to the monastery of San Père de Rodes, with its unforgettable panorama of the Gulf of Lion and the Bay of Rosas. The wild Cap Creus is on the agenda for the next two days. Descent facing the sea to the pretty Port de la Selva, a small coastal village and quiet port. Check into hotel for 1 night (Hotel ****). Dinner.
Hiking time: 5 hrs – Difference in altitude: + 700 m / – 700 m
DAY 6 (THURSDAY) : PORT DE LA SELVA – CAS DALI – CADAQUÈS
Crossing Cap de Creus and passing through the beautiful Cala Taballera cove, followed by a superb descent to Cadaquès, between dry stone walls and olive groves. Visit the idyllic site of Port Lligat, a place charged with plenitude and home to Salvador Dali. Visit (included) to the Dali House. Check-in at your hotel for 2 nights (Hotel ***). Dinner included.
Hiking time: 5 hrs – Difference in altitude: + 400 m / – 400 m
DAY 7 (FRIDAY) : CADAQUÈS – CAP DE CREUS – CADAQUÈS
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 exploring one or two major cities before returning to Canada?
By train from PERPIGNAN, you’re 2.5 hours from TOULOUSE and 4.5 hours from BORDEAUX, two regional capitals well 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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