Embark on a magnificent hiking journey in the footsteps of the surrealist Dali. The area has a rich history and culture, where many artists have found inspiration. You will hike along the coast from Collioure in France to Cadaques in Spain. The hike starts at the foot of the Pyrenees where the mountains stretch down to the sea with stunning views and beautiful bays, continuing through vineyards and the fragrant maquis in a beautiful coastal landscape. The best time for hiking is during spring or autumn when the climate is pleasant and the small seaside resorts revert to being really peaceful old fishing villages.
On most hiking days you can choose between a coastal or inland/mountain trail.
Hike from Collioure to Cadaques, in the footsteps of Salvador Dali
Highlights
- A classic hiking trip in the footsteps of Dali
- Nice baths in the various bays along the hike
- A great mix of coast and mountains
- Beautiful small villages along the trail
Quick facts
| Travel duration: | 7 days/ 6 nights |
|---|---|
| Travel period: | 1/3-30/6 & 1/9-31/10 |
| Grade: | Medium. Average 4-5 h/ 10-15 km/ 300-700 m per day. Day by day trip grading, see "program" on each trip. 3 |
| Accommodations: | |
| Trip type: | Self guided walking holidays |
| Price example: | From €920 |
| Meals: | Breakfast & 3 dinners |
Prices per person in EUR
This trip is available from March 1 – June 30 & September 1 – October 31, with any arrival date.
7 days/ 6 nights From €920 Book your trip
| Period | Double Room - shared bed | Twin Room - separate beds | TRP - Triple Room | SGL - Single Room |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-01 2025-10-31 | €920 | €920 | €920 | €1,390 |
| 2026-03-01 2026-06-30 | €920 | €920 | €920 | €1,390 |
| 2026-09-01 2026-10-31 | €920 | €920 | €920 | €1,390 |
Prices quoted are per person and include:
- Accommodation 6 nights incl. breakfast
- 3 dinners
- Luggage transport for hotel changes
- Detailed hiking maps
- Detailed Roadbooks in English:
- Destination Information
- Practical information
- Detailed hiking descriptions day by day
- GPX files, for hiking maps in your own GPS or mobile phone
- Mobile app with digital maps
- 24 h emergency phone for urgent matters
Not included:
- Flight to/from destination
- Transfer to/from the airport
- Entrance to the Dali Museum, approx. 12 EUR.
* Single room rates
- Single room rates apply when travelling with others. This trip requires a minimum of two people travelling together.
Optional extras:
Recommended transfers:
Private transfer from Cadaques to Figueras train station (or to the Dali museum), 120 Euro (for a car 1-7 persons). From Figueras there are regular trains to Barcelona and Barcelona airport.
Private transfers to/ from Barcelona or Beziers can be organised. Please contact us for prices (as the transfers are long, these transfers are relatively expensive so we recommend train transport, see the getting here tab).
Extra hotel nights in Cadaques, 3-star hotel:
Price per person in double room: 140 Euro
Price per person in single room: 220 Euro
Extra nights in Collioure, 3-star hotel:
Price per person in a double room: 80 Euro
Price per person in single room: 120 Euro
Itinerary
Day 1 Arrival in Collioure
Check into your hotel and then explore Collioure with its beautiful facades and colourful boats, in whose port the artistic Fauvism movement started.
Day 2 Hike from Collioure to Banyuls – 4 h (5 h)
The 4-hour long tour takes you up to the Madeloc tower in the morning, offering 360° panoramic views of Collioure, the Pyrenees, the Rousillon plain and the plains of Emporda. Perfect as a stop for a picnic lunch!
In the afternoon you will hike through the beautiful vineyards of Banyul.
The longer hike you can choose today goes by the sea along the old smuggler’s route Cap Bear, along beautiful coves, cliffs and sandy beaches.
+550 m (+700 m), -500 m (-700 m), 4 h (5 h)
Day 3 Hike from Banyuls to Cerbère – 4 h (5 h)
Leaving Banyuls, you will quickly reach the heart of the vineyards in the area. The trail then continues up through le maquis, or ‘Mediterranean bush/vegetation’ until you reach a stunning peak, offering views of the mountains and vineyards on one side, and the sea on the other. The hike then continues down towards the sea again, until you reach Cerbère.
The slightly shorter hike goes along the sea in the marine nature reserve of Cap Cerbère.
5 h (4h15) +700 m (+500 m) – 700 m (-500 m).
Day 4 Hike from Cerbère to Llançà – 6 h (5 h)
If you choose to hike along the sea today, you will pass the beautiful Garbet and the small bays of Cape Ras, surrounded by pine trees before reaching Llançà.
If you choose the mountain hike, you will reach Puig Tiffel, which offers panoramic views of Cap de Creus, Emporda and Albères. Afterwards you will hike back down to the sea.
6 h (5 h), +1100 m (+500 m), -850 m (-500 m)
Day 5 Hike from Llançà to La Selva - 4 h
Today you will hike to the monastery of San Pere de Rodes, which dominates Llança and the Port de la Selva bay. A visit to the monastery might be interesting before heading down to Port de la Selva.
The longer hike you can choose today goes along the coast at the Sarnella lighthouse.
+540 m (+720 m), -540 m (-720 m), 4 h (5 h)
Day 6 Hike from La Selva to Cadaques – 4 h (6.5 h)
This classic hike goes through the Cap de Creus National Park, where you will see the Pyrenees mountain massif at its farthest reaches, landing in the sea with a final sigh. A varied hike with a landscape that inspired Salvador Dali. You can take a well-deserved rest and swim at a pleasant bay before arriving in Cadaques and being greeted by Salvador Dali’s villa.
The longer hike today gives you both mountains and sea with nice views.
+500 m (+600 m), -500 m (-600 m), 4 h (6.5 h)
Day 7 Departure day
If you are an early riser, a short sunrise hike to Cala Nans before breakfast is recommended.
For your return journey, you can book a transfer to Barcelona airport, or alternatively a transfer back to Collioure, if it fits in with your homeward travel plans. You can also stop and visit the Dali Museum in Figueres on your way to Collioure. Read more under the tab ‘Getting here’.
Accommodations
During this trip you will stay in a mix of 2-4 star hotels.
7 days/ 6 nights
| Night | Place | Accommodation |
|---|---|---|
| Night 1 | Collioure | Hotel *** |
| Night 2 | Banyuls sur Mer | Hotel *** |
| Night 3 | Cerbère | Hotel ** |
| Night 4 | Llançà | Hotel *** |
| Night 5 | El Port de la Selva | Hotel **** |
| Night 6 | Cadaques | Hotel *** |
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Review for collioure-to-cadaques
4/5
Hiking in Dalí’s Footsteps
A very fun and varied hike with mostly fantastic views, but at times quite demanding. Using the provided GPS maps worked perfectly. The only negative was that the dinners were pre-arranged. Considering the wide variety available, we would have preferred to choose the restaurants ourselves.
Review for collioure-to-cadaques
4/5
With the Mediterranean as a neighbor
A wonderful hike with the Mediterranean as a neighbor. Mixed hiking, both challenging and easy. We found the hiking book we received difficult to follow. We quickly switched to following only maps and trail markings.
Good accommodations and delicious food. A very nice hike that I gladly recommend to others!
Review for collioure-to-cadaques
5/5
Fantastic hiking trip!
Wonderful hiking trip! Good hotels, good food, but dinners don’t need to be included as the restaurant options were plentiful. Better to choose your own meals. Nice, hearty breakfasts at the hotels.
Last day: Take the time to go to Figueres and visit the two museums about Salvador Dalí, Casa Natal Salvador Dalí and the Dalí Theatre-Museum. It tied the whole trip together.
Gunnel