Collioure to Cadaques

this tour is suitable for experienced walkers with a good level of fitness.

Day 2 and Day 5 stand out due to their steeper ascents and descents, and uneven terrain. The grading of these walks leans more towards moderately strenuous. Whilst no climbing technical skill is required, we do recommend that you have a good level of sure-footedness as the terrain is quite rocky and rough underfoot and may become slippery when wet. Those who suffer from vertigo issues may find some sections of exposed cliff top trails difficult.

Before your tour, we recommend walking regularly and incorporating hilly terrain into your routine. Be sure to check the daily distances and elevation changes outlined in your itinerary.

this tour is the perfect combo of striking coastal views and mountain hikes! Some trails bring a little extra adventure with steep climbs, rocky paths, and cliffside sections that’ll make you feel like a true trailblazer. On rainy days, things can get a bit slippery—just think of it as nature’s way of keeping you on your toes. But don’t worry, with a little extra care, you’ve got this!

This tour is graded moderate overall, with a mix of coastal walking and sections of mountain hiking. Within the tour, individual days may vary in difficulty - some might be a bit tougher or easier than the overall rating suggests.

Accommodation is in a selection of friendly 2 and 3-star hotels and guesthouses, along with a 4-star hotel in Collioure. We'll always try to book the properties detailed in your itinerary, but occasionally, due to limited availability, we may need to use an alternative location - if so, we'll let you know when confirming your booking.

Unfortunately, this is not available to solo travelers. We can, however, offer single rooms if you are traveling with others. These are available for a supplement.

Breakfast is included every day. Lunch and dinner aren't included, but you can pick up lunch at beach cafés or restaurants along the trail, or stop for a picnic - your route notes have details for each day. Dinner is available either at your hotel or a selection of nearby local restaurants, where specialties often include anchovies or grilled fish.

You can start this tour any time between the beginning of April and the end of October. It isn't offered in July and August, as temperatures get too high for enjoyable walking and the villages and towns are also at their busiest. Spring is beautiful, with wildflowers on full display, and things start to heat up through June before cooling again into a perfect autumn for walking. Being on the Mediterranean, you can expect sea breezes and mild temperatures from April through October. From around mid-September, occasional thunderstorms can make the paths slippery underfoot after rain, so extra care is needed if you're walking later in the autumn.

Your bags will be collected from your accommodation each day and moved onto your overnight accommodation. We ask you to limit your luggage to one bag of up to 20kg/44lbs per person.

The routes on this tour are generally way-marked, and we also provide basic route notes and maps to help you find your way.

Navigation is straightforward using our app which has maps, tracks and daily route info. Simply download the information and tracks for offline use and follow the route on your phone. Once on the trail you do not need signal for the app to work and follow your progress.

By air
The closest airports to Cadaques are Girona and Barcelona, and these routes work for both arrival and departure. For Girona Airport, take a bus to Girona Bus Station, then a shuttle bus to/from Cadaques (around 1 hour in total). For Barcelona Airport, take a bus to Figueres (around 1 hour), then a train to/from Barcelona Airport (around 1 hour 30 minutes).

You'll need good hiking shoes or boots, comfortable hiking clothes, waterproofs, a daypack, and we recommend hiking poles. A portable charger for your cell phone is essential. On booking, our Tour Info will give you a complete packing list.

On certain days you can shorten the route or skip it entirely by using a taxi or public transport.

We highly recommend that you have travel insurance when you book with Macs Adventure. Your policy should cover medical treatment (including repatriation and emergency evacuation by air ambulance or helicopter), injury, death, third-party liability, and trip cancellation