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The soldier's "Casot"
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Description
Stroll towards a strategic site of the Battle of Boulou. Stunning viewpoint and numerous fountains
At the entrance of Mas Péricot, either make a round trip to the belvedere, or ignore the track that leads to the Belvedere and take the dirt track, to the left, which goes up towards the Font dels Treze vents. At this point, there is a picnic table and a fountain.
At the junction, there are two options: either continue towards the Font Del Sabater and follow the DFCI track, or climb up the steep and narrow path, located to the left of the transformer. This path offers an exceptional panorama.
At the top of this steep slope, continue straight on the DFCI track towards the Soldier's "casot". (On the north side of the Soldier's "casot", a trail leads to small rock formations with original shapes, like "the Oyster". Beautiful panorama of the Roussillon plain). For the return, return to this point and descend by taking the DFCI track back to the starting point."
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Additional information
Public transport
Bus 1€ (bus stop "school parking lot")
Advice
Prepare water, a hat, and sturdy walking shoes. There are no difficulties on the track, but caution is advised if you take the steep path located to the left of the transformer. This route is passable but is not marked or maintained by the CC-ACVI. Use geolocation.
Advised parking
Option to park at the end of the "chemin de l'écluse"
Access
D618, D61
Arrival
Chemin de l'écluse/lookout point Montesquieu
Ambiance
The view is unobstructed throughout this route, where many fountains are located. A picnic table and another fountain await you at the site of the Soldier's Hut. There is a very wide viewpoint over Mas Freixe, Pic Estelle (boundary between Montesquieu, Le Boulou, Maureillas, les Cluses). The hut is open and provides shelter if needed.
Departure
Chemin de l'écluse/lookout point Montesquieu
