In summary
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Sports
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Duration6 days
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LevelIntermediate
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DestinationCatalonia / Cadaques
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AgeFrom 5 - 90 years
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CO₂-Emissions69 kg CO2
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Type of stayIndependent traveler
In a few words
Discover a new way to travel with a sailboat transformed into a floating guesthouse ! Explore the Pyrénées-Orientales region on a unique itinerary blending land and sea along the Côte Vermeille, between France and Spain . Immerse yourself in the Catalan atmosphere where the sea meets the mountains during hikes along the Albères, the easternmost mountain range of the Pyrenees . On the agenda: spectacular hikes offering breathtaking scenery and the discovery of a local heritage rich in history and traditions.
After your daytime hikes, return each evening to a different port where your unique accommodation, your host, and your belongings await . Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of the coastline while benefiting from the advice of your boating guide, a true ambassador of the region.
The highlights
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A sailboat as mobile accommodation
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Meeting a local boater: your host
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Your luggage will be carried by boat
Photos
Sport
Level
Hiking / Trekking
In figures
Hiking
- Average duration/day: 4h30
- Average distance/day: 14 km
- Average daily elevation gain: 412 m
- Average daily descent: 470 m
Management
Program
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Collioure
- Activity Hiking
- Distance 6 km
- Accommodation Sailing cruise ship
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner included
Boarding the sailboat in Collioure is from 4 pm (arrival time can be arranged with the skipper). Your skipper will welcome you and show you your accommodation for the week. After a tour of the sailboat, you and your skipper will be able to see how it works (handling the sails, knots, etc.). Anchored in Collioure, this evening you will dine with your skipper who will have prepared a typical local meal!
If you arrive earlier, you can visit the village along the Fauvist Trail (exhibition of reproductions of paintings). A walk is also possible towards the ridges overlooking Collioure, leading to Fort Saint-Elme perched atop a hill and the Dugommier Redoubt.
Day 1 -
Collioure - Banyuls
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 6h
- Distance 13 km
- Positive elevation gain 660 m
- Negative elevation 660 m
- Accommodation Sailing cruise ship
- Breakfast included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner included
Ascent to the Hermitage of Our Lady of Consolation, nestled in a verdant haven where everything invites contemplation. The climb then becomes steeper up to the Taillefer Battery and the Madeloc Tower, perched at 656 meters altitude: a former signal tower offering a splendid view. Descent through the vineyards to Banyuls-sur-Mer, with the option to visit the Templar Cellar and its large wine cellar before tasting the renowned fortified wine.
Day 2 -
Banyuls - Llanca
- Transportation Car - 00h25 - 9km
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 7h
- Distance 18 km
- Positive elevation gain 490 m
- Negative elevation 840 m
- Accommodation Sailing cruise ship
- Breakfast included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner included
Departure from Banyuls by taxi via the Baillaury valley. From the Col de Banyuls, climb to Puy de la Calma and Coll del Torn perched at an altitude of 593 m. Descent on the Spanish side, along the Serra de la Balmeta, a long ridge line leading to the sea and to the stage: Port de Llançà.
Day 3 -
Llanca - Port de la Selva
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 5h
- Distance 14 km
- Positive elevation gain 570 m
- Negative elevation 570 m
- Accommodation Sailing cruise ship
- Breakfast included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner included
A fairly short stage in terms of distance, but with a very pronounced elevation change. The climb up the Serra de l'Estela leads to the Benedictine monastery of San Pere de Rodes, overlooking the Mediterranean from a height of nearly 700 meters.
m. Descent along the Serra de la Guerra to Port de La Selva, the last active fishing port on this part of the coast.
Day 4 -
Port de la Selva - Cadaqués
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 6h
- Distance 18 km
- Positive elevation gain 550 m
- Negative elevation 550 m
- Breakfast included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner included
Between scrubland and seaside, from coves to inlets, the route leads to Cap de Creus, the easternmost tip of the Iberian Peninsula. The journey continues through a wild landscape of rocks and Mediterranean vegetation to reach Cadaqués via the Camí de Ronda and Port Lligat, where Dalí settled.
It's possible to shorten the stage by crossing the massif directly via Puig del Infern, bypassing Cap de Creus, to reach Cadaqués. In this case, you can then do a loop the following day, starting from Cadaqués and heading towards Cap de Creus and Port Lligat. Anchorage in Cadaqués.
Day 5 -
Cadaqués
- Transportation TER / Metro / Tram - 03h - 98km
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 4h
- Distance 10 km
- Positive elevation gain 200 m
- Negative elevation 200 m
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner not included
In the morning, visit the village of Cadaqués, its historic center, and its museums, or enjoy a loop hike to Port Lligat and Cap de Creus. The trip concludes in the early or mid-afternoon in Cadaqués, depending on your preference. Return to Collioure by train, taxi, or boat, weather permitting, in consultation with the boat operator.
Day 6
Note
The sailboat's movements from one port to another by your host are subject to weather conditions.
Only the boat owner can decide if he is able to move the boat to the next port.
If this is not the case, the program is then reviewed and your boater will be able to recommend other alternatives.
An overnight stay on board remains guaranteed.
Accommodation
The majority of boats are 10 to 12 meters long in order to be able to enter most ports.
Most of them consist of two double cabins (for two people) and a saloon, the central social space on the boat. They are also equipped with a kitchenette, a bathroom, and a toilet.
Note that each boat is unique; equipment and layout may vary depending on the model and brand of each sailboat.
Access
Go to the starting point
Price details
The price includes
- Accommodation on a sailboat in a double cabin
- Half-board (dinner and breakfast)
- Advice from an ambassador of his region
- Your luggage will be transported daily by boat.
- Shipping and mooring fees
- The essence
The price does not include
- Lunchtime meals
- Any potential costs of returning to the starting point
Options
- Flex fare and insurance
Practical information
Specific formalities
Specifics
Before your departure, check with the embassy or consulate regarding the entry and stay requirements for your destination country. You can also find this information on the France Diplomatie website ( https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/dossiers-pays/ ).
In the case of flights with stopovers operated by different airlines, also check the entry requirements of the countries you are transiting through.
It is your responsibility to ensure you are in compliance, particularly regarding the validity of your identity documents (for example, some countries require your passport to be valid for at least six months after your return) , visa requirements, necessary vaccinations, and health recommendations. And don't forget to consider any customs restrictions and other potential requirements of your destination or transit country.
ℹ️ Information may change up to the departure date, remember to regularly check official websites.
Equipment
Equipment provided on site
Each boat will be able to provide various equipment such as watersports equipment like surfboards or paddleboards, or even fishing rods.
Equipment to bring
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- Hiking shoes
- Walking sticks
- Other hiking equipment
Clothing to bring
Lightweight hiking and/or rain clothing, suitable for the period, as well as your swimsuit.
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