Vermilion Coast Tracks
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The Vermilion Coast Tracks follow the mediterranean coastline of the Pyrenees
from Argelès-sur-Mer
to Cerbère
the border town with Spain
. Passing through several types of forest, and vineyards, this tracks often provides excellent views over the sea. It is classified as one of Pyrénées-Orientales
's Great Hikes
, and is located in the Massane Forest Natural Reserve.
, and Argelès
, on the southern and northern edges of the Vermilion coast
respectively. Most people take 1 to 2 days to complete the trails.
The trails passes through several areas of private land, and touches the edge of the Cerbère-Banyuls Natural Marine Reserve
where a special scuba diving
underwater trail is open to the public in the summer.
The cliffs can be dangerous if it is windy, and the wind can be extremely strong at Béar Cape's Lighthouse.
. Take the direction of the "Baillaury Pass", "La Serre Pass", and Madeloc tower.
Pyrenees
The Pyrenees is a range of mountains in southwest Europe that forms a natural border between France and Spain...
from Argelès-sur-Mer
Argelès-sur-Mer
Argelès-sur-Mer is a commune in the Pyrénées-Orientales department in southern France.It lies near Perpignan.-Geography:...
to Cerbère
Cerbère
Cerbère is a commune in the Pyrénées-Orientales department in southern France. Its inhabitants are called Cerbériens....
the border town with Spain
Spain
Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
. Passing through several types of forest, and vineyards, this tracks often provides excellent views over the sea. It is classified as one of Pyrénées-Orientales
Pyrénées-Orientales
Pyrénées-Orientales is a department of southern France adjacent to the northern Spanish frontier and the Mediterranean Sea. It also surrounds the tiny Spanish enclave of Llívia, and thus has two distinct borders with Spain.- History :...
's Great Hikes
Hiking in the Pyrénées-Orientales
Hiking in the Pyrénées-Orientales is very popular because of its wide range of hiking tracks and scenery in the Pyrenees mountain range by the Mediterranean Sea....
, and is located in the Massane Forest Natural Reserve.
Hiking on the Vermilion Coast
The trailheads are at CerbèreCerbère
Cerbère is a commune in the Pyrénées-Orientales department in southern France. Its inhabitants are called Cerbériens....
, and Argelès
Argelès-sur-Mer
Argelès-sur-Mer is a commune in the Pyrénées-Orientales department in southern France.It lies near Perpignan.-Geography:...
, on the southern and northern edges of the Vermilion coast
Côte Vermeille
The Côte Vermeille is a region in the French department of Pyrénées-Orientales, near the border with Spain. The Côte Vermeille stretches from Argelès-sur-Mer to the border village of Cerbère, quaint and relatively quiet seaside hideaway in the valley of Cervera...
respectively. Most people take 1 to 2 days to complete the trails.
The trails passes through several areas of private land, and touches the edge of the Cerbère-Banyuls Natural Marine Reserve
Marine reserve
For the United States Marine Corps Reserve see: Marine Forces ReserveA marine reserve is an area of the sea which has legal protection against fishing or development. This is to be distinguished from a marine park, but there is some overlap in usage...
where a special scuba diving
Scuba diving
Scuba diving is a form of underwater diving in which a diver uses a scuba set to breathe underwater....
underwater trail is open to the public in the summer.
Argelès to Banyuls by the Littoral Trail
This trail can be done back and forth, in any direction, and takes a day of walk.The cliffs can be dangerous if it is windy, and the wind can be extremely strong at Béar Cape's Lighthouse.
The Madeloc Tower
Start at the "Gascons Pass", on the crest road in BanyulsBanyuls-sur-Mer
Banyuls-sur-Mer is a commune in the Pyrénées-Orientales department in southern France.-Geography:Banyuls-sur-Mer is neighbored by Cerbère, Port-Vendres, Argelès-sur-Mer and Collioure. The region is known for its wines, such as the sweet wine Banyuls. An aquatic museum with aquarium is located in...
. Take the direction of the "Baillaury Pass", "La Serre Pass", and Madeloc tower.