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Canigou

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Canigou

Name: Canigou
Rating: 2

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This Highlight is in a protected area

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Parc naturel régional des Pyrénées catalanes

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Location: Taurinya, Prades, Occitania, France

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1. Pic du Canigou – hike from Valmanya – Parc Naturel Régional des Pyrénées Catalanes

22.7km

09:38

1,700m

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

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2. Canigou – Canigou Peak (2,784 m) loop from Le Randé

21.7km

09:14

1,220m

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

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3. Canigou Peak (2,784 m) – Canigou loop from Refuge des Cortalets

9.55km

04:56

760m

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

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BikepackingFrance

April 27, 2023

The Canigou peak is a peak in the Pyrénées-Orientales in the south of France. Culminating at 2,784 meters above sea level, it is located in the Catalan Pyrenees regional natural park, approximately 50 kilometers from the city of Perpignan.

Canigou Peak is considered a symbol of Catalonia, with a legend that the mountain is the throne of the King of Catalonia. It is also considered a sacred place for Catalans, with a local tradition of going up the mountain to watch the sunrise on the summer solstice.

The mountain is a popular hiking spot, with several hiking trails leading to the summit. Hikers can also spend the night in mountain huts located along the trails. In winter, Canigou is also a place for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.

The summit of Canigou offers a panoramic view of the Pyrenees and the Mediterranean, as well as the city of Perpignan and the Roussillon plain. The region is also rich in flora and fauna, with species such as chamois, mouflon and golden eagle.

Canigou Peak is an important place of pilgrimage for Catalans, as well as a place to hike and explore for visitors to the region.

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Mira

July 14, 2022

Driving up is no longer possible. It is better to plan a night in a refuge.

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bergziege_the1🌲

November 11, 2021

Steep climb with large steps. Rock was solid in 2018. Easy climbing section 10 meters from the summit. A head for heights and surefootedness required.

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Elevation 2,830 m

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Tuesday 20 January

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Max wind speed: 11.0 km/h

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Location: Taurinya, Prades, Occitania, France

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Canigou

1. Pic du Canigou – hike from Valmanya – Parc Naturel Régional des Pyrénées Catalanes

2. Canigou – Canigou Peak (2,784 m) loop from Le Randé

3. Canigou Peak (2,784 m) – Canigou loop from Refuge des Cortalets

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