Unique territory where the Pyrenees flow into the Mediterranean Sea, the Albères offer fabulous landscapes to lovers of wide open spaces.
Approaching the coast, the grandiose panoramas on the Côte Vermeille leave walkers speechless.
Further west, there are viewpoints over the Canigou, sacred summit of the Catalans, and the Roussillon plain which attract hikers. The bravest can observe the beauty of our territory from the Puig Neulos (1256 m)This highest point in the eastern part of the Pyrenees offers a breathtaking view of the striking beauty of our territory.
The Albères, the last buttress of the Pyrenees…
… It is also an extremely rich history between France and Spain! The latter left behind signal towers, fortifications and other remarkable military traces. Many sites impress with their architecture and resistance to the elements:
the towers of Madeloc, Massane and Querroig, the batteries and forts above Port-Vendres, the strategic line above Montesquieu-des-Albères…
So many mythical places steeped in history to explore, many walking routes allow you to discover them!
The most beautiful hikes in the Albères…
![[Walk] Discovering the fauna and flora](https://pyreneesmediterranee.preprod5.irislab.top/app/uploads/2024/02/rando-faune-et-flore-isabelle-berga-380x480.webp)
![[Walk] The walk of the ovens](https://cdn.iris-etourism.io/uploads/pyrenees_mediterranee/sizes/8b5/10455-ps-sorede-380x480.webp)
![[Walk] Sorède discovery trail](https://cdn.iris-etourism.io/uploads/pyrenees_mediterranee/sizes/a52/8538-sorede-380x480.webp)
Take height…
It seems it's all a matter of perspective!
So to contemplate the foothills of the Albères and the Illiberian plain up to the Mediterranean, join the belvedere of the castle of Laroque-des-Albères or the ruins of the castle of Montesquieu-des-Albères. The most motivated will enjoy the panoramas from the hermitage Notre-Dame du Château and the ruins of the castle of Ultrera, in the heights of Sorède.
A nice breath of fresh air in an oasis of freshness and greenery!
Focus on the Massane Beech Forest
Since 2021, this Forest Nature Reserve has been part of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. It has been free from any exploitation for 150 years.
Its access is reserved for experienced hikers in excellent physical condition. Ask our team.
Les Albères is also a dive in time...
The villages at the foot of this mountain seem to have always existed. However, life was once intense within the massif itself, the Albères being a veritable breeding ground for materials useful to Man (wood, water, iron ore, etc.).
Dolmens, rock shelters, coal pits, huts, ice wells, glass or lime kilns, iron mines, and many other footprints are part of this particularly dense activity in our massif.
