Madeloc Collioure Tower

Our opinion

You leave the hotel in the direction of Collioure. At 2km at the 1st roundabout, you turn right following the signs "Notre-Dame de Consolation" / "Tour Madeloc". After 25 minutes by car, you arrive at the foot of the Tower at an altitude of 650 meters and already enjoy a magnificent 180 ° panorama on the Vermeille coast. A barrier marks the start of a very steep asphalt road closed to cars. After 30 minutes of effort, you will then enjoy a breathtaking 360 ° panorama. Of course, prefer the beginning or the end of the day for temperatures and colors.

Details of the activity

'rising to 652 meters above sea level, it enjoys an exceptional panorama overlooking the plain and the coast of Roussillon. Former signal tower, it was once used to monitor the sea and Spain in order to ward off the slightest attacks. Access Behind the Hermitage of Consolation, take the very steep path which rises rapidly in the rockery to reach the heights above the Côte Vermeille. Follow the ridge trail to the Taillefer Battery, on the horizon looms the peak with its summit the Tour de la Madeloc. The path climbs up into the scrubland and brings you overhanging Port-Vendres, a last effort and your goal is reached, the Madeloc Tower awaits you. A bit of history ... The tower was built at an altitude of 654 meters in the 13th century. It is part of a vast network of signal towers located in Roussillon. She controlled the coast. In the 18th century, a garrison of soldiers occupied the premises. It is 30 meters high and has 25 meters in circumference. Its walls which are characterized by 2 meters thickness are pierced by several loopholes. Inside there are three vaulted floors as well as a cistern and a fireplace.