Madeloc Massif

From a military ambiance to the spirituality of a hermitage, passing through breathtaking landscapes, this journey unveils one of the most beautiful signal towers in the region.


Leave the seafront by heading up Avenue Camille Pelletan, then turn left onto Rue de la République and proceed to the roundabout. Cross the road and ascend in front of the church (Rue du Temple). Pass under the railway bridge, continue on Rue de la Galère to the Chemin de Consolation junction, and turn left to leave the village.
Pass under the viaduct and continue straight toward the Oratory of Sainte-Thérèse. Take the path to the left at the small bridge.
Follow the wide cobblestone path leading to Consolation. Continue along the path and then take the stairs carved into the rock on the left to reach the hermitage. You can stop for refreshments at the Notre-Dame de Consolation Hermitage. Beyond this point, the trail skirts a fenced vineyard and continues through the garrigue. The path becomes steeper as it ascends to the RD 86 and the Col de la Serre. Starting from this point is also an option.
At Col de la Serre, leave the road and climb the path on the left. On reaching the Mas de la Serra, continue on the left-hand trail and ascend a steep slope toward the Batterie de Taillefer. Starting from this point (Col de la Serre) is also possible.
Descend toward the Col de Taillefer and follow the trail straight ahead. After several bends, you’ll reach the Tour de la Madeloc. Enjoy the exceptional panoramic views of the Côte Vermeille, the Tour de la Massane, and the Roussillon Plain.
Descend via a small road to the Batterie des 500 and take the rocky trail opposite, which connects to the GR 10 on the right. Avoid heading toward the Col des Gascons.
Ignore the path on the left and continue to the right toward the Col de Vallauria, circling the Massif de Madeloc via the Col de Formingo and Vallauria. Several ruins are visible along the route.
At the junction, take the path on the right for 50 meters, then continue right, keeping the Tour de la Madeloc in sight. Follow this trail along the hillside, avoiding the path leading to Col de Taillefer.
Retrace your steps along the same path you took earlier.