From Collioure to Cadaqués

Difficulty 2 / 5

The route is always on well-marked paths and follows an itinerary that is almost entirely waymarked. Daily walking time ranges from 4 to 6 hours depending on your pace. Average ascent: 480m/1575ft.

Please note: the coastal route is also graded level 2 (except from Llança to Port de la Selva, which is short and very easy), due to the succession of small elevation changes and terrain that is not always easy.

Daypack to carry. You only need to carry your belongings needed for the day and your picnic during hikes. In the evening, after 5pm, you will find your luggage at your next accommodation. Unless you choose the "without luggage transport" option. The weight of transported luggage is limited to 12kg/26.5lbs per person, any bags beyond this the driver is entitled to refuse to carry it.

From 2 people.

7 days / 6 nights / 6 days of hiking.

Self-guided tour, without a human guide. We provide you with a digital travel packet that includes access to our smartphone guidance application, a list of your accommodations, any vouchers and all the information you need to make your stay a success. If you wish, we can provide you with a paper version of the travel packet with maps, topo guide and travel pouch, for an additional fee. For any request for a paper travel file: less than 45 days before departure and for residents abroad (outside France), the printed travel packet will be available at the first hotel of your stay.

Accommodation

In 3* hotels: comfortable, spacious, pleasant to the eye and to the feel. Accommodation is an integral part of the pleasures of travel, and you will enjoy a moment of relaxation by the sea or in the mountains as much as in the living room or bedroom of the hotels we work with.

5 nights in 3* hotels (or equivalent), and 1 night in a 4* hotel; in a standard double occupancy room with ensuite bathrooms, except in the "winter" trip version where the 3* Hotel in Llança is replaced by a non-classified hotel (Hotel La Goletta, equivalent to a small 3*).

However, at certain times of the year (and more particularly at the beginning of the season), some hotels may be closed due to annual holidays or in the case of having limited availability. A replacement proposal will be made. These changes may or may not have an impact on the price of the stay, both upwards and downwards but unrelated to the category.

Hotel Classification

In France, more hotels or bed and breakfasts refuse to be classified, even establishments that were still classified a year or two ago. However, these establishments are not losing quality, far from it. Among the guest rooms, many are charming rooms. If we indicate, for example, a comfort level of "3* or equivalent": this means that the establishment is not necessarily classified but has a comfort corresponding to that of a 3* hotel.

Meals

Hotel stay with half-board, except for the night of D6 in Cadaqués for night and breakfast. Lunches and drinks are not included in the program. It is possible to buy picnics from hotels or in grocery stores at each of your stops.

*Please specify any food allergies or special dietary needs at the time of registration; we will do our best to adapt your meals.

Start

Day 1 in the afternoon in Collioure.

End

Day 7 at the beginning or end of the day (depending on your choice), in Collioure.

Departure date is at your convenience from March to November.

However, at certain times of the year (and more particularly at the beginning of the season), some hotels may be closed due to annual holidays. A replacement proposal will be made which may or may not result in a change in rates.

During the summer period (occasionally between July 20 and August 20), the Cap de Creus National Park may close due to a high risk of fire. This closure affects the hikes on days 4, 5, and 6. If the park is closed, these three days of hiking will be canceled and cannot be replaced by another hike, as the entire area will be closed. You will therefore need to take shuttles to reach your various accommodations. No compensation will be given for hikes that are not completed.

In the event of a departure including New Year's Eve, Holy Week (before Easter), or a public holiday or long weekend (French or Spanish), a supplement may be charged. You will be informed of this before confirming your registration.

Trip Starting Destination
Day 1 in the afternoon in Collioure, France.

Trip Ending Destination
Day 7 at the beginning or end of the day (depending on your transportation choice), in Collioure, France.

By Plane

Perpignan Airport (PGF): https://www.aeroport-perpignan.com/home/en
Then reach the SNCF station on line 6 to take TER to Collioure.

Girona Airport (GRO): https://www.girona-airport.net/
Then take the shuttle to Figueres or to Girona station to take a train to Figueres and then Collioure.

By Train

Getting to Collioure:
From Paris (Gare de Lyon): TGV+TER, 1 connection in Perpignan, about 6 hours.
From Lyon (Part Dieu): TGV+TER, 1 connection in Nîmes or Perpignan, about 4 hours 50 minutes.

You can check the exact timetables and prices on https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en

By Car

You can create your itinerary on any travel/map app to arrive at your first accommodation in Collioure.

Park Your Car

During your stay you can leave your vehicle in Collioure in a public car park in the city center, without reservation, 55€ per week (approximately) or 30€ in an off-center car park.

Return To Your Car

We will book for you the taxi that will take you back to Collioure, at the corresponding time of visits that you will make for day 7.

• Departure from Cadaquès: at 10am.
• Departure from Figueres: at 3:30pm.

In case you want to visit the Dali Museum in Figueres, you will take the shuttle bus near your hotel in Cadaqués with your luggage. It will take you to Figueres and you will get off 800m/0.5mi from the Dali Museum, you can leave your luggage at the bus station or take it to the museum which also has a (free) luggage storage office. The taxi will pick you up at the exit of the Dali Museum and will take a break at the bus station to collect your luggage, if necessary, for the transfer back to Collioure.

Swimming

Several of our trips lend themselves to swimming, during the stage or at the end of the day. It would be a shame not to take advantage of it. However, we would like to point out that you are the only judges of the advisability of a swim; These swims are therefore under your responsibility and at your own risk.

Acting for Responsible Tourism - ATR label

Since 2012, Grand Angle has been a member of ATR, the leading association for more responsible tourism. We design our trips—on foot, by bike, or on snow—to invite everyone to discover the world differently: with curiosity, respect, and kindness.

Active on the board of directors since 2018, we contribute to advancing industry practices toward greater purpose. Specifically, we ensure:

• Transparency in our practices and pricing
• Respect for our partners and local communities
• Environmental preservation on each of our trips

We also share the values of the Traveler’s Ethical Charter, which encourages simple actions to protect the places visited and foster meaningful encounters.

For more information on the ATR association: www.tourisme-responsable.org

Travelife Partner

Since 2025, Grand Angle has been recognized as a Travelife Partner, an international label that certifies our responsible practices regarding the environment, ethics, and sustainable management—both within our company and with our partners, as well as in the organization of our trips.

This label, the second level of a rigorous international certification, confirms our concrete actions in favor of responsible tourism. We are actively working toward the next level, Travelife Certified, in line with our sustainable development policy.

It is the client’s responsibility to arrive prepared with the items listed below to help ensure a safe and enjoyable trip.

Clothing checklist

The following items are required for this trip unless otherwise noted. When packing, think layered clothing systems that work together and can be easily added or removed.

• Hiking Boots/Shoes – waterproof, sturdy molded sole, deep tread and ideally well broken in (Note: buy boots/shoes 1/2 size to 1 size larger than street shoes to allow for feet swelling and thicker socks)
• Hiking Socks – one pair for every day or two days of the trip. Hiking/Sport specific padded socks, no cotton please!
• Sun Hat – wide brimmed hat or baseball cap/bandana combo
• Warm Hat & Gloves – lightweight beanie and light-to-mid weight fleece or wool gloves (may not be needed in warmer months)
• Hiking Shirts – non-cotton, breathable short sleeve and/or long sleeve shirts (Note: long sleeve shirts provide better sun protection)
• Warm Top – mid-weight sweater or pullover of wicking material such as merino wool, fleece or polypropylene
• Insulating Jacket – down-fill or synthetic-fill insulated “puffy” jacket or warm, heavy weight fleece jacket (may not be needed in warmer months)
• Hiking Pants & Shorts – nylon pants AND shorts, zip-offs or leggings
• Base Layer/Long Underwear – 1 pair of wicking tops and bottoms that are lightweight to midweight, synthetic wicking materials such as polyester, polypropylene, merino wool, etc. (may not be needed in warmer months)
• Rain Gear – waterproof jacket and pants or high-quality poncho, breathable fabric such as Gore-Tex® or coated nylon. For the pants look for side zippers that will easily allow pulling them over footwear.
• Casual Clothing & Footwear – comfortable clothes and shoes to wear in the evening after activities.

Important Note: Please, no cotton hiking/cycling clothes. Synthetic clothing is very efficient in drying quickly. Merino wool material clothing is also efficient in drying quickly, is comfortable to wear and has the advantage of not developing a bad odor after use.

Gear checklist

• Backpack – a 30-45 Liter sized comfortable pack with a waterproof cover for use day-to-day while hiking.
• Personal Luggage – small duffel bag, rolling suitcase or backpack – for extra hiking clothes and casual clothes. *Luggage transfers have a limit of 26.5lbs/12kg on this trip and extra items are not easily stored by our team.
• Hydration System – 2+ liters capacity, either water bottles or bladder/hose system and an additional water bottle
• Trekking Poles – telescopic/adjustable poles to help reduce the impact on joints and support hikers in steep and/or rocky terrain. (Note: strongly recommended)
• Headlamp – preferably with an L.E.D. bulb that works with AA or AAA batteries (Note: always test headlamp before trips and travel/pack without batteries in device)
• Picnic/Lunch Kit – knife, plate or bowl, box with closeable lid, utensils, etc.
• Phone & Charger – local sim card or international plan may be needed. Consider bringing a small power bank to use to recharge devices during trip activities.
• Waterproof Travel Case or Pouch – used to keep important documents (i.e. passport, health/travel insurance, etc.) & phone safe from weather/water
• Sunglasses, Sunscreen, & Lip Balm
• First Aid Kit – see first aid kit suggestions below*
• Personal Toilet Paper Kit – most public restrooms outside of lodging will have toilet paper available, but it is good to be prepared with a personal toilet paper kit to potentially use during portions of this tour.
• Toiletries
• Contact Lenses & Glasses – if wearing contact lenses, please also bring back-up pair of glasses and contacts.
• Prescription Medication – with emergency back-up supply.
• Money – It is good to have some local currency, often smaller local businesses do not accept credit cards and/or prefer cash. Some public restrooms require small amounts of cash to use.

Optional items

• Face Masks; Over-the-counter Rapid Antigen COVID-19 Tests (Note: recommended but optional)
• Travel Power Adapter – Electric power voltage in France is 230 V / 50 Hz and the plugs are E/F & L type
• Support Braces – consider bringing any joint braces that may be currently needed or from past injuries (i.e. knee, ankle, elbow, etc.)
• Sleep Mask & Ear Plugs
• Bug Repellent
• Quick Drying Towel or Bandana(s)
• Swimsuit

First aid kit suggestions

After years of experience planning adventure travel around the world, we've learned that anything can happen, and every traveler should carry a basic personal first aid kit. We want to ensure our guests are well-prepared and make smart informed travel decisions. In many of the places we operate trips, it may be challenging to find certain medications and/or first aid supplies, and sometimes common items you desire may not be available in the destination you are travelling. That's why it's good to be prepared and carry a small supply of first aid supplies, any prescription medication, and/or over-the-counter medications you may require during your travels.

We recommend discussing your travel plans, vaccination requirements, and any medication usage with your primary healthcare provider before embarking on our trips. This helps ensure you have a safe and enjoyable travel experience.

Here is a basic list of what we think makes a good personal travel first aid kit:

• Medications – Brands of your choice, all medications should be either prescribed directly by your doctor or discussed with a doctor prior to use.
• Electrolyte Replacement/Drink Mix – brand of choice
• Creams – Antibiotic ointment, Anti-Itch: Hydrocortisone, Arnica
• Eye Problems: Dry/Itchy – Eye drops
• Feminine Hygiene – Tampons
• Wound Care – a various pack of bandages, antiseptic swabs
• Blister Care – blister kit made up of items of your choice
• Sun Protection – sunscreen, SPF lip balm
• Various Items – Athletic tape/”KT Tape”, Nail clippers, Tweezers, Small bottle of hand sanitizer, Sewing kit (clothing/button repairs), Disposable surgical gloves (1-2 pairs)

Packing for travel

It is recommended that you prepare your items in the following manner for your travels to this trip.

“Carry-on Bag(s)” - This is the bag you will bring with you on the plane. We recommend all your pertinent information be in this bag (passport, travel documents, etc.) as well as your most important gear items (hiking footwear, jacket, prescription medication, etc.) in case any checked luggage items become lost or delayed.

“Checked Bag(s)” - This bag will be checked and contain the rest of your personal items (clothing and gear, etc.).

Important Note: Again, it is recommended to either wear or pack in your “Carry-on Bag” the main gear items you need for this trip vs. putting them in your checked “Travel Bag” (in case luggage is delayed). Hiking footwear is probably the hardest item to replace last minute if items become lost or delayed past the intended start date of the trip. Lost or delayed luggage has become more common in major airports for international travel since the global pandemic.

Luggage management during trip

During this trip, the packing system needs to be in 2 bags.

Extra Luggage - “Checked Bag(s)” & ”Carry-on Bag(s)”: This bag will contain all the items you want to bring along on the trip. It will be transferred by vehicle/taxi, and you will have access to it at the end of each day of activity, but not throughout the day. Extra luggage is not allowed or easily stored on this trip beyond the 1 bag per person requirement. Maximum 12kg/26.5lbs per bag per person

Day Backpack (not provided): All guests will need a backpack, which they will be responsible for carrying during hikes. Items in this bag should include anything you may need throughout the day during the trip. (i.e. rain gear, warm layers, water, sunscreen/lip balm, snacks/food, camera/phone, etc.).

Country: France and Spain
Capitals: Paris and Madrid

Documents

Travelers from the European Union, including children, need a valid identity card or passport. Check with the authorities in your home country for the conditions of entering this destination.

Health

Do not forget your card and/or policy details for your health insurance and/or travel insurance.

Tourism Office of Collioure: https://www.visitcollioure.co.uk/
Address: Place du 18 juin, 66190 COLLIOURE, Tel: +33 4 68 82 15 47.

Tourism Office of Cadaqués: https://www.visitcadaques.org/?lang=uk&sec=
Address: Calle Silvi Rahola 2, 17488 CADAQUES, Tel: +34 972 25 83 15.

Telephone Country Codes:

France: +33

Spain: +34

Central European Time (CET), 1 hour ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT+1).

We are in the Pyrénées Orientales. The climate is Mediterranean, with mild temperatures throughout the year. The sun is almost always there, the sea air refreshes the temperature, and the shade of the pine trees regularly accompanies you throughout the stay.

Fauna
With a bit of luck, you will be able to observe: The red deer, the wild boar, the roe deer, the coot, the wild duck, the grey heron, the Languedoc scorpion, the ocellated lizard, the Montpellier snake, the adder.

Flora
Maritime pines, oleanders and tamarinds line the shores of the sea. Inland, vines, olive trees, thyme, rosemary and lavender occupy the scrubland areas. Beech and chestnut trees abound on the heights of Collioure and Cadaqués.

IGN map 2549 OT Banyuls at 1:25,000 + Spanish map of the Parc Natural del Cap de Creus.

You can visit several sites in the area:

• In Collioure: the Royal Castle, Fort St Elme, the mill of Collioure.
• In Banyuls: a Banyuls wine cellar, and particularly the Cellier des Templiers, the Oceanological Observatory Biodiversarium.
• The Monastery of San Pere de Rodes.
• The Dali House in Port Lligat, for which it is essential to book in advance. The price of the visit is €15 per person (non-contractual rate). Their contact details will be mentioned on the travel booklet in order to make this reservation, www.salvador-dali.org.
• The historic center and the Church of Cadaqués, several museums, the lighthouses of Cap de Creus and Cala Nans.
• The Dali Museum in Figueres if you choose to stop there. The price of the visit is 17€ per person (non-contractual rate). In July and August, it is recommended to book the visit time in advance via the internet: www.salvador-dali.org.