Les Balcons de Sorède au départ de Lavail
Immerse yourself in a magical forest from the Massane Tower. /!\ Due to recent bad weather, the footbridge across the Massane River is damaged; please bring rubbish bags to cross it. Please note that the road to the hamlet of Lavail is closed during the summer months from the junction with the D2 between Sorède and Argelès.
Leave the Hameau de Lavail, chemin de Saint André (paved road then from the car park, dirt road) and follow the path along the river and the gorges of "La Massane".
In front of a fenced field, go to the left, directional sign indicating the Massane tower. The path is steep up to Roc del Grill.
At this point, turn right. Continue to follow the markings to reach the tower. Climb through the forest.
Arrival at the tower. Enjoy this magnificent panorama then go towards Font Sant Andreu, do not take the Col de la Place d'Armes.
Go towards Col Verderol.
Go through the Col d'en Verderol to join the GR10, take a left towards the Pic des Quatre Termes.
Continue the route towards the Col des Trois Hêtres and the Col de l'Aranyo.
At the intersection, turn right and go down into the forest, follow a stream then cross the river “La Massane”. Arrival in Lavail, end of route.