FRANCE & SPAIN

DEPARTURE FROM PERPIGNAN (France) – OCCITANIE

REF # 1007-ACC

REGIONAL HIKE – TOURISM – GASTRONOMY

GETAWAY IN CATALOGNE
“BETWEEN SEA AND MOUNTAINS ON THE COASTAL PATHS”

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.

ADD TO THIS STAY IN THE REGION A FEW DAYS IN A BIG CITY TO COMPLETE YOUR TRIP IN FRANCE (Available upon request).

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!

HIGHLIGHTS

Straddling the French-Spanish border, this emblematic semi-holiday itinerary (4 hotels) is the quintessence of Catalan culture: landscapes, architectural heritage, authentic little ports, vineyards and gastronomy are all on offer in this region immortalized by the painters of Fauvism – Dali, Matisse and others – attracted by the mild Mediterranean climate and its colors.

DEPARTURE DATES FROM

PERPIGNAN (France)

TOUR DATES

Start of the Tour

A Sunday at 4 pm.

End of the Tour

A Saturday at 1 pm.

First Departure

Sunday, May 14, 2023

Other Departures

May 21 & May 28, 2023
June 4, 11, 18 & 25, 2023
September 10, 17 & 24, 2023
October 1, 8, 15 & 22, 2023
October 29, 2023

AIRPORTS

Suggested airports of arrival and departure:

TOULOUSE, then by train to Perpignan (Approximately 2.5 hrs).
BORDEAUX, then by train to Perpignan (Approximately 4.5 hrs).

Please note: Direct flights from/to Canada are only available on certain days of the week to this destination.

Or PARIS then by train to Perpignan (Approximately 6 hrs).

Reservations for flights and transfers (trains) to and from PERPIGNAN according to your choice of dates and destinations.

PROGRAM

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

Climb to the Tour de Madeloc, leaving the village via pretty dry-stone terraces shaded by olive trees. Pass Fort St-Elme, enter the fragrant maquis and enjoy the view of Collioure harbour. Superb panorama of the coast from the top of the Tour de Madeloc. Descent to Banyuls and meeting with a producer of the region’s famous sweet wine: tasting. Return to Collioure by public transport (bus or local train). Dinner.
Hiking time: 5 hrs – Difference in altitude: + 700 m / – 700 m

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

Explore the Cap de Creus nature park via the lighthouse, coves and rock interpretation trail. Access to the Cap can also be made by boat, depending on weather conditions (optional and not included, approx. 15 EUR per person). Dinner in a typical Cadaquès restaurant. Night in Cadaquès.
Hiking time: 5 hrs – Difference in altitude: + 300 m / – 300 m

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.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The departure of a group is guaranteed from 5 participants.
Luggage transported: During the walking tours, you walk only with a small daypack.
French speaking tour guide.
The guide will sometimes let the group walk alone – on easy and frequented sections of the route – in order to ensure certain logistical aspects of this tour.
Depending on the size of the group (min. 5 participants, max. 15 participants), transfers can be made by bus, minibus or cab.

RATES

Land only program, from PERPIGNAN to PERPIGNAN (Days 1 to 8).

From CAD $ 1,585 per person, double occupancy.
Single room supplement: on request and according to availability.

INCLUDED

Accommodation: Hotel ****(1 night), hotels 3***(5 nights) and hotel 2 **(1 night).
All rooms with bath and/or shower, toilets.
All inclusive: 7 breakfasts– 5 picnic lunches – 6 dinners.
Certified local guide (French speaking) from day 2 to day 8.
Luggage transport.
All transfers from Perpignan to Perpignan (France).

NOT INCLUDED

International and/or domestic flights and return train transfers at the beginning and end of the program (rates on request depending on your choice of dates and destinations).
Dinner on day 1 and dinner on day 8.
Drinks – Gratuities
Travel insurance (recommended).
Additional tourist stay in a major city at the end of the tour (if desired).*

* Stay “à la carte” and on request. Take advantage of our experience and advice.

INFORMATION / RESERVATIONS :

www.nicolevoyage.com 450-455-0991 Toll Free: 1-877-455-0991
www.euro-rando.com 514-386-1704

Program (In French, PDF Format) (Acrobat Reader required)

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