

Fogs and storms can transform the ascent into a nightmare, so take a look at the weather forecast before departure. To climb it walkers have two possible departure points: the Chalet des Cortalets staffed mountain hut (2,150m) and the Mariailles staffed mountain hut (1,718m).įrom the summit, a spectacular panorama of the Pyrenees mountain range, the Roselló plain and the Mediterranean coast will make you forget all the effort expended during the climb. Para subir a esta montaa representativa de los Pirineos Orientales, los caminantes cuentan con dos puntos de partida: desde la cabaa de Cortalets, a 2150 metros (3 horas ida y vuelta) o desde el. Pica del Canigó Ja fa temps que volíem pujar el cim del Canigó, muntanya simbòlica per als catalans: és part de la nostra història i de la nostra terra. Es un lugar muy apreciado por los senderistas y depara unas magnficas vistas. The Canigou massif has more than 400km of signposted paths that allow us to design very interesting treks all around this beautiful area of the Pyrenees. Entre junio y septiembre se puede ascender al pico del Canig. Its most notable monument is the Sant Martí del Canigó abbey, which is Romanesque. Fronteras políticas a parte, la pica del Canigó es la última cima de los Pirineos en el Eeste, tocando ya al mar Mediterráneo. Also, it is considered Grand Site de France, due to its unique landscapes, flora and fauna. Geologically speaking, the Canigou has been considered as a Géosite (more information here). Die nchstgelegene grere Stadt ist Perpignan, ca. Er gehrt zum sdfranzsischen Dpartement Pyrnes-Orientales im Roussillon. Er hat eine Hhe von 2785 m und galt lange als hchster Berg Kataloniens. It became a symbol of the combined Catalonia. Der Pic du Canigou ( katal.: Pic del Canig) ist der stlichste markante Berggipfel der Pyrenen. The Canigou links the two Catalonias (the French and the Spanish) from the 19 th century on after three centuries of separation due to the Tratado de los Pirineos. Its separation from the rest of the Pyrenees and its proximity to the sea gives it the shape of Great Mountain, even though it is lower than 3,000 m. Until the 19 th Century, the Canigou was thought to be the highest mountain in the Pyrenees. It is the highest mountain before the Pyrenees fall away into the Mediterranean Sea and it has always been considered a sacred place. In winter, its snow-covered outline is seen clearly against the surrounding countryside of the coast.

After some explanations I’ll show you 10 amazing photos climbing Canigou – Pyrenees.Ĭanigou is a mountain which is emblematic of Catalonia, covered by dense forests, and can be seen from many areas all around: in France, the Rosselló, the Conflent, the Vallespir in Catalonia, the Empordà. Der Pic du Canigou ist der stlichste markante Berggipfel der Pyrenen.
