Mountains to the Mediterranean

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duration 8 days
tour type Private
age requirement 18-99 yrs
max group size 20
guiding method Self-guided
Tour Code BM-16481
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Operated in English

Starts La Preste Les Bains, France
Ends Collioure, France

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Walking in the French Pyrenees with a taste of Spain
Hiking from High Mountain Cols to Lush Green Valleys
Fortified Walled Towns and Castles
A One-Night Stop in Spain

The "Mountains To The Mediterranean" trip starts from La Preste Les Bains and ends in Collioure. It is a walking trip that takes 8 days taking you through Le Boulou, Mollo, Collioure and 5 other destinations in France. "Mountains To The Mediterranean" is a self-guided private trip that includes accommodation, transport, meals and others.

A walk in the French Pyrenees with a taste of Spain. This is a series of walks that link the mountains with the sea. They start in La Preste, the highest village of the Haute Vallespir valley, high on the frontier between France and Spain. Each day you will be walking a little further eastwards, sometimes assisted by a strategic taxi transfer, to get a little nearer to the "Big Blue", as the Mediterranean is called in these parts. The route follows a series of waymarked paths across the mountainsides through the heavily scented maquis and visiting some historic towns on the way to the port and beautiful town of Collioure. On your way you will be able to sample the wines of Roussillon, delicious local honeys, and the Catalan cuisine.

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Day 1 : Arrive La Preste
Day 2 : La Preste to Mollo - 14 km / 8.6 miles, 4 - 5 hours +650m/-650m
Day 3 : Mollo to Prats-de-Mollo - 18 km/ 11.18 miles, 5.5 to 6 hours +500m/-865m
Day 4 : Prats-de-Mollo to Amelie-les-Bains - 16 km / 10 miles, 4.5 to 5 hours +480m/1160m
Day 5 : Amelie-les-Bains to Le Boulou - 20 km / 12.5 miles, 5 to 6 hours +370m/-420m
Day 6 : Le Boulou to Collioure - 12 km / 8 miles, 4 to 5 hours +350m/-1150 m
Day 7 : Collioure to Banyuls, train to Collioure 15 km / 9 miles, 5.5 to 6 hours - 820m
Day 8 : Arrangements end after breakfast.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Accommodation

7 nights accommodation in 2-3 star hotels on a twin share basis with ensuite facilities.

Meals

7 breakfasts, 1 dinner

Transport

Taxi transfers on Days 4, 5 and 6

Others

One piece of luggage (max 20kg) per person transferred between your accommodation (except on Day 2, when you walk into Spain)
Information pack including route notes & maps
Emergency hotline
GPS files

WHAT'S EXCLUDED

6 dinners, all lunches & beverages
Entrance fees
Travel insurance
Travel to the start and from the end point of the trip
Personal expenses such as laundry and phone calls
Unscheduled transfers required during the trip
Guide - this is a self guided holiday
A supplement will apply if you are travelling solo or book a single room
Excess Luggage

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The area was gorgeous! The hotels were great!

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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Mountains to the Mediterranean tour. You can cancel the tour up to 70 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 69 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 11 September 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 11 September 2024, a deposit of 191 USD is required to confirm the tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 69 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Mountains to the Mediterranean tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.

Visa

For this Mountains to the Mediterranean tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.

For Solo Travelers

A twin share room may not always be available for solo travelers as it depends on the final number of people on the tour. If you have picked twin share room while booking, and that option is not available, we will get back to you after booking. A single room might then be available against an additional fee.

COVID-19 Safety Measures

This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:

This tour has received the World Travel and Tourism Council’s Safe Travels stamp, which provides travellers with assurance that COVID-19 health and hygiene global standardised protocols have been adopted.
Rigorous hygiene safety measures will be followed in transportation, accommodation and meal venues.
All travellers 18 years and older will be required to be fully vaccinated atleast 14 days prior to departure.

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