The Way of the forts
Hiking Route
· Languedoc-Roussillon
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Vue sur CospronsPhoto: elcoste, OTI Pyrénées Méditerranée
A hike around the Forts and the discovery of the charming village of Cosprons. The Madeloc Tower as a bonus.
moderate
Distance 18.7 km
8:00 h
824 m
823 m
651 m
3 m
It is a difficult Loop allowing to discover the local defense system. The village of Cosprons at the end of the route is a pleasant surprise. The view and vegetation throughout the circuit are additional assets.
Difficulty
moderate
Stamina
Highest point
651 m
Lowest point
3 m
Tips and hints
Do not forget to take water, a hat or cap and good walking shoes. Do not throw waste into the environment.Start
Tourist office of Port-Vendres (1 m)
Coordinates:
DD
42.516211, 3.105715
DMS
42°30'58.4"N 3°06'20.6"E
UTM
31T 508683 4707098
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Destination
Tourist office of Port-Vendres
Turn-by-turn directions
- From the Tourist Office, go right and go up to Place de la Castellane. Take straight on Strategic Route.
- Turn right onto Chemin du Val de Pintes.
- At the height of the dam, turn right on the vineyard route.
- Arrive on Chemin del Coll de Mala Cara, turn left towards Fort Dugommier. At the fort, take the direction of Coll d'en Raixat.
- At the crossroads, take the path on the left towards the Col de la Mala Cara.
- At Col de la Mala Cara, turn right towards Col de Mollo.
- At the Col de Mollo, go straight on the path which goes up to the Taillefer barracks then to the Col de Taillefer. Then go up to the Madeloc Tower.
- Go down the tower via the tarmac road, passing the Batteries 500.
- At this point, turn right onto Route des Crêtes and pass in front of the Batterie de la Galline.
- Continue towards the village of Cosprons where you will pass in front of the “La Guinelle” vinegar factory .
- Arrived in the village of Cosprons, take the direction of the chapel and the water tower. Cross the ford and take the uphill path, the mule drivers path. (yellow markings) towards Coll de Perdiguer.
- Then go down towards the roundabout of the D914.
- Cross the roundabout and turn left onto the path which follows the rails and overlooks the Port-Vendres station, pass the tunnel and arrive at the station. Go on Route Stratégique then towards Place de la Castellane and join the Tourist Office.
Note
all notes on protected areas
Public transport
Bus 1€Getting there
D914, D114, D86, D86bParking
Tourist Office car parkCoordinates
DD
42.516211, 3.105715
DMS
42°30'58.4"N 3°06'20.6"E
UTM
31T 508683 4707098
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
18.7 km
Duration
8:00 h
Ascent
824 m
Descent
823 m
Highest point
651 m
Lowest point
3 m
Statistics
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Maps and trails
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Distance
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Duration
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Ascent
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Descent
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Highest point
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Lowest point
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