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The circuit – 14km, 650m ascent
Port Vendres is at the very end of the Pyrenees. Walkers on the GR10 normally dip their feet in the Mediterranean at Banyuls but Cap Béar just to the north is worth a visit.
The circuit is waymarked in yellow (most of the time). Starting from Port Vendres it follows the coast on the Charles Rennie Mackintosh trail. A steep climb takes you to the headland followed by visits to a series of coves and down to the Paulilles beach, peaceful now although it was the site of a munitions factory until 1984. Return to Port Vendres via the vineyards and the village of Cosprons. Thanks to the Indépendant and Christophe Levillain for the idea.

Charles Rennie Mackintosh Trail in Port Vendres

Port Vendres with a snowy Canigó (Canigou) in the background

At last, real artistry among the throw-up graffiti

Near to Bernadi beach with the Tour de Madeloc on the hill

Vineyards in winter

Footprints on the mountains