A Fun Family Adventure in the Albères

This loop, starting from Argelès, takes you to the villages nestled at the foot of the Albera range. A playful discovery awaits, thanks to the Isalia game created by the Intercommunal Tourist Office. The discovery farm in Saint-André and the Valley of Turtles in Sorède will delight both young and old alike.


Starting point:Head left onto Avenue des Platanes, then turn right at the Arrival roundabout onto Avenue Charles de Gaulle. Take the right onto Route de la Mer, near the gas station.
Turn right onto Avenue Molière, continue straight until the roundabout, where you’ll take the third exit onto Rue des Trabucayres. At the next roundabout, take the second exit onto Rue du 14 Juillet, then take the first right, which runs along the river "La Massana."
Turn left at the ford to reach Rue des Merles, then continue onto Rue des Colibris. Bypass the bank through Impasse des Sarcelles and turn left onto the bike path, which leads to the roundabout.
Cross the roundabout and continue on the small road straight ahead. Follow the railway tracks, then turn left at the small bridge, passing an aeromodelling club. Keep going and at the large roundabout, stay right on the Pirenexus, following the D618.
Turn right and follow a pleasant small paved road.
Enjoy a nice visit to the discovery farm. Then return to the Pirenexus. Turn right, then left under the bridge onto the Chemin du Mas Nou. Continue along Route de Taxo to reach Saint-André.
In Saint-André : Turn right onto Rue de Taxo, then right again onto Rue du Miloussa. Take the first left to reach the heart of the village.
Visit the Tourist Information Office where you can get the "Isalia" game. Good luck in Saint-André!
Next, head towards Sorède : Take Rue des Albères. At the roundabout, take the second exit right and go up Rue Joan Cayrol, continuing along Chemin de Saint-André. You will soon be on a section of EuroVelo 8, passing through olive groves and vineyards.
At this point, turn right and cross the ford. Turn left onto Route de Palau (D11).
At the second roundabout, head towards Rue de l'Église. After the square, go straight onto Rue Saint-Jacques, then Rue du Moulin Cassanyes. Follow Avenue de la Vallée Heureuse and go all the way to the Valley of Turtles.
Valley of Turtles.Meet several species of turtles and other unexpected animals. Once the visit is complete, retrace your steps back.
Head left towards Laroque
Turn right onto Rue Louis et Michel Soler.
Take a detour through the Tourist Office. Don’t hesitate to explore the typical streets of the village.
Return to the Tourist Office and head towards Saint-Genis-des-Fontaines by turning left. Cross the bridge and go straight.
Take Rue de Tanya.
Turn onto Cami de la Creu and go straight towards the center of Saint-Genis-des-Fontaines. Turn onto Place Jean Rolland and carefully descend Rue Clemenceau.
At the Tourist Office, the "Isalia" game will be offered for a detective challenge in the cloister (same location). Once completed, head left onto Rue Clemenceau, then continue straight to the Pirenexus.
Return to Argelès via the Pirenexus
Turn left, following the same route as you did initially.