Salses Fortress – Salses Fortress loop from Garrieux

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Salses Fortress – Salses Fortress loop from Garrieux

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Salses Fortress – Salses Fortress loop from Garrieux

03:07

12.3km

20m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: September 30, 2026

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The pause

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Garden with benches and tables for picnics.

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1.84 km

Big Tree

Highlight • Natural Monument

Sehr schöne ausladende Zypresse in Ufernähe der Lagune.

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2.74 km

Birdwatching Observatory at the Étang

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Lovely spot for lunch and watching birds. We saw lots of White Egrets and they were adorable. No Flamingos when we were there though.

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5.98 km

Salses Fortress

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Former border fortress in the French-Spanish border area. A mixture of medieval castle and modern fortress.

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6.05 km

Salses-le-Château Fortress

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The fortress of Salses was built by the Spaniards in just 7 years at the turn of the 15th and 16th centuries to secure what was then the northern border …

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6.81 km

Salses Fortress

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The Fortress of Salses is known for its impressive defensive architecture. Here you will enjoy a unique mountain biking experience on varied terrain. The trails around the fortress include a …

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7.34 km

Salses Fortress

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12.3 km

Garrieux Chapel

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Stroll along the Leucate pond with a magnificent view of all the surroundings, including Mt Canigou, and visit of the Chappelle de Garrieux, a magnificent building.

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