Notre Dame de Vie Hermitage

Charming in every way, this walk will take you to the Notre-Dame de Vie Hermitage and its St. Jerome Chapel, where the viewpoint is magnificent.


From the parking lot, head down towards the "Camping des Mimosas" and turn right onto the paved road.
Follow the Route de la Massane and the PR ARG8 markings, walking alongside the main road for about 800 meters.
At the second bridge, turn left and follow the Route de l'Ermitage Notre-Dame de Vie (PR ARG7), which gently ascends through a forest of downy oaks. Pass by the "Ferme du Bonheur" and several "Mas"-style houses.
At the end of the paved road, a stone path leads to the Hermitage and the pre-Romanesque-style St. Jerome Chapel (10th century). These sites are open and maintained year-round, so please be respectful. Enjoy the stunning view of the Canigou Massif, the Roussillon Plain, the villages, and the Mediterranean Sea.
For the descent, take the track to the left, closed by a green gate, which slopes downward. Quickly reconnect with the small road to Faba Est. This route crosses vineyards and offers beautiful views of part of the Albera Massif.
At the junction near the small bridge, rejoin the route you took earlier to return to Valmy.