The Chapel of Santa Engracia stands in the hills around the town of Amélie-les-Bains, near Montalba. There is an orientation table behind the chapel.
Amélie-les-Bains-Palalda
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The Chapel of Santa Engracia stands in the hills around the town of Amélie-les-Bains, near Montalba. There is an orientation table behind the chapel.
| Department | Pyrénées-Orientales |
|---|---|
| Departure municipality | Amélie-les-Bains-Palalda |
| Outing type | Hike |
| Difficulty | Intermediate |
| Duration | 3:30 |
| Recommended period | from january to december |
| Environment | Countryside |
| Kilometres | 8 km |
| Altitude upon departure | 230m |
| Change in altitude | 430m |
Fron the Tourist Office, walk along Rue des Thermes, then the uphill hard-surfaced road (Chemin du Fort) by the spa.
From the Tourist Office, turn onto Rue des Thermes, then walk along the hard-surfaced uphill road (Chemin du Fort) by the spa.
Pass by the Madonna Fountain until you reach theRoute de Montalba.
Walk along Route de Montalba for around 1 km (15 min).
Turn right off the road onto the track going up into the forest towards Santa Engracia.
At the end of the track, turn left onto the uphill path.
Follow the signs to the chapel.
Then follow the yellow markers up to the junction.
Turn right onto the path that goes down towards Amélie.
