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ARGELES SUR MER

Du Château de Valmy au Château Royal par la Tour de Madeloc

Castles, fortifications, watchtower, dolmens and other heritages are present throughout this hike with its landscapes and grandiose views.

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Art, History, Mountain, Heritage, Viewpoint, Summit

Let's respect forest ecosystems to safeguard our biodiversity!
Part of the route passes through the Massane Nature Reserve. The Massane forest is a scientific research laboratory on which nearly 6500 species are inventoried on an area of ​​only 336ha. The over-use of this space can be irreversible for the habitat. This site is therefore subject to obligations and prohibitions aimed at protecting the natural heritage. The introduction or destruction of plants, animals and any work likely to harm the natural environment are prohibited. The complete list prohibitions on the Reserve can be accessed by clicking here
Watch the weather forecast before you go. Bring water, cap or hat, windbreaker depending on the weather, walking shoes. Plan a picnic if necessary. You are taking a hiking trail along which regular household waste collection points are available to you. Out of respect for this exceptional space borrowed each month by several dozen thousands of hikers and walkers, we invite you to drop off all of your waste (glass, paper, leftover food, etc.) and any that you may unfortunately discover during your walk at these collection points. to these simple but essential gestures, let's keep this site clean, as nature has graciously offered it to us.

Leave the car park towards the Mimosas campsite, before the campsite take the track on the left DFCI AL42. Take the path to the right above the castle park then join the track a little further.
Climb on the path opposite towards the dolmens.
After the first dolmen follow the path then turn right at the fork and continue to climb to the second dolmen. 
After that, take the path on the right. At the intersection stay on the path that connects the DFCI AL41 ter track (picnic table). Continue to Col de la Place d'Armes (670m).
Head towards the Col d'en Verderol (787m). You will be in the nature reserve of the Massane forest. Continue the route towards the Tour de Madeloc.
At the crossroads of tracks, take the middle one then follow to the Tower.
After the tower, head towards the Col de Taillefer (468m).
At the pass, take the path on the right.
At this point, take the Col Maillo Taillefer path to the Col de Mollo (231m).
Take the direction of Puig de les Danes (333m) and descend towards the Col d'en Raixat (200m). Head towards Fort Dugommier on the Chemin del Coll de Mala Cara.
After the fort, take the path on the left
At the intersection of paths continue the path which passes to the left of Fort Saint Elme to descend towards Collioure.
Arrived at the mill, continue towards the Modern Art Museum of Collioure. Then go down on the road to Port-Vendres in the typical district "Le Faubourg" facing the bay then take the promenade on the left which runs along the Royal Castle. 
After the square tourer on the bridge on the left and leave sea side. The Saint Vincent church and the famous bell tower await you. The Tourist Office is located in the square behind Boramar Beach.

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