Montferrer was built on the rocky hill of Lo Cingle and is considered a viewpoint overlooking the Roussillon plain all the way to the sea.
Those who choose Montferrer for their stay may wish to rent a holiday apartment there.
Culture
The Église Sainte-Marie de Mollet is a 12th-century church classified as a historic monument. It contains a sarcophagus dating from 1322, while the high altar is decorated with a reredos created between 1708 and 1725.
The Château de Montferrer is located around 3 km above the village in the direction of Corsavy, on the northern side at an altitude of 1,100 m.
Nature
The waterways and the forests of chestnut trees, holm oaks, beech trees and pine trees surrounding Montferrer are suitable for fishing and mushroom picking.
Hiking
Montferrer is the starting point for numerous hiking trails. The hike to Pic de la Souque is considered easy and offers a viewpoint extending from the Canigou Massif to the Albères Massif. The Chemin de St Ferréol leads to the Gorges de la Fou and runs along the foot of Roque Maler; it is suitable for everyone.
The circular route to Château de Montferrer, designated as a hiking trail, starts in Montferrer, is 7 km long, takes 2 hours and 25 minutes, and has an elevation gain of 333 m. It passes the ruins of the former castle and offers unobstructed views of the mountains and the sea.
Regional cuisine
Festive meals are served in Montferrer all year round, including paella, ouillade and moules-frites. In autumn, when chestnuts are available, castagnade is also served.
The Montferrer area produces renowned truffles that can rival those of Périgord.
Other destinations: Tordères, Nohèdes, Caramany, Argeles-Sur-Mer, Corsavy, Le Perthus, Estagel, Joch
