Impressive views of the Douglas DC-6 plane that crashed on July 19, 1986 a few meters from the top of Puig de les Canals in its attempt to put out the forest fire. Adverse weather conditions with wind gusts of more than 100 kilometers and poor visibility due to smoke were the causes of the catastrophe.

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January 5, 2024

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The tragic accident of the French Douglas DC-6 plane in Alt Empordà occurred on July 19, 1986. The plane, belonging to the French civil protection, departed from the Marignane base …

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1. View of Cantallops – Douglas DC-6 crash site (1986) loop from Albera Natural Site of National Interest

12.1km

03:38

380m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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2. Salt del Fitó – Douglas DC-6 crash site (1986) loop from Le Perthus

13.9km

04:42

550m

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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3. Douglas DC-6 crash site (1986) – Castell de Requesens loop from Cantallops

22.7km

07:00

770m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Elevation 670 m

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Saturday 14 February

14°C

2°C

22 %

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Max wind speed: 15.0 km/h

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Location: Cantallops, Alt Emporda, Girona, Catalonia, Spain

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Douglas DC-6 crash site (1986)

1. View of Cantallops – Douglas DC-6 crash site (1986) loop from Albera Natural Site of National Interest

2. Salt del Fitó – Douglas DC-6 crash site (1986) loop from Le Perthus

3. Douglas DC-6 crash site (1986) – Castell de Requesens loop from Cantallops

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