From Cadaqués to Sant Pere de Rodes: The Peaks of Cap de Creus

On April 3, 2026, inspired by the breathtaking views of Cap de Creus from the Albera mountain range, we embarked on an ambitious project: a 23.64 km linear traverse to conquer the three most emblematic peaks of the Cap de Creus National Interest Natural Park recognized by the FEEC: Puig dels Bufadors, Puig de l'Àliga, and Castell de Verdera. The initial idea of a circular route was too extensive (around 30 km), so with the logistics of multiple cars and the help of Wikiloc, we plotted this epic journey from Cadaqués to Sant Pere de Rodes.

Our adventure began in Cadaqués, leaving our vehicles near Platja de ses Oliveres. We followed the picturesque coastline to Platja Gran de Cadaqués and, from sea level, began to follow the GR92 long-distance path. This trail guided us in a steady ascent to our first objective, Puig dels Bufadors. True to its name (meaning "blowing peak"), the fierce Tramuntana wind was strongly felt on this summit crowned by antennas, offering an authentic taste of Cap de Creus's powerful winds.

After enjoying the initial panoramic views, we began a descent along asphalted paths to Coll de Perafita, where we crossed the GI-614 road. We passed in front of Mas de Perafita and then took quieter trails, popular with cyclists and away from motorized traffic. The route led us past agricultural buildings and farmhouses like Mas Romanyac, eventually reaching Coll del Pení.

Once at the pass, we continued towards Mas dels Arbres, moving away from the military zone and arriving at Bassa del Pla d'en Caussa. From this point, the route began a decisive ascent, leading us first to Puig de la Sardina and then to our second summit, Puig de l'Àliga. From this elevated vantage point, we continued along the ridge, enjoying a pleasant descent that took us past Puig Cabrit, Coll dels Sinols, and Puig dels Sinols. Just before reaching Puig d'en Massot, a cairn marked a descending path that led us to Mas Pairet at the bottom of the valley.

With renewed energy, we started gaining altitude once more, passing Mas d'en Berta and rejoining the GI-614 road. After crossing it, we made an interesting visit to the ruins of Castell de Bufalaranya. From here, we took various paths towards Coll de Sant Genís, though mapping later showed we could have taken a shortcut directly to the pass (we traversed part of Serrat de Can Berta). We continued our journey towards our final destination, climbing the Serra de Rodes. Up to Puig de Queralbs, the path was clear, but beyond this point, we were surprised by a section of simple but engaging scrambles that led us to Creu de les Palomeres, just in front of Castell de Sant Salvador (which encompasses Castell de Verdera). With over 20 km in our legs, these small ascents provided a welcome challenge.

Finally, we reached the summit of Castell de Sant Salvador (Castell de Verdera), where we explored its impressive ruins, reveling in the spectacular views that stretched across the entire Cap de Creus. The last stretch was a descent to the majestic Monastery of Sant Pere de Rodes, where we concluded our route with a well-deserved self-guided visit, immersed in the history and beauty of this architectural treasure. A traverse that perfectly blends the wild beauty of Cap de Creus with the rich cultural heritage of its surroundings.