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The classic and arguably most-visited peak of the Eastern Pyrenees. Due to its location, this mountain can be seen far into France. The gravel road to the Ras dels Cortalets parking lot requires good shock absorbers (please correct me if it's no longer allowed to drive there). From there, it's only 600 meters of elevation gain via Pic Joffre to the summit. The second ascent from the south is somewhat more challenging, so a traverse is also possible.

Magnificent summit, one of the emblems of Catalonia, the ascent and descent made by the famous chimney more impressive than difficult

The linguistic proximity of the "Pont Eiffel", which spans the valley here, and the low mountain range "Eifel" in the far west of Germany is no coincidence: The family of the designer - whose world-famous Tower of Paris (named after its builder) is probably known to everyone - has German roots. The ancestors of the Eiffel Tower builder Gustave EIFFEL come from the Eifel town of Marmagen (in the Euskirchen district, North Rhine-Westphalia). The village square there - if you are interested, see the following hiking highlight https://www.komoot.com/de-de/highlight/1830307 - is named after him.

A pass that is not too difficult to climb and offers a magnificent landscape when crossing the border at the summit.

The Tomb of Roland is connected with the legend of Roland, a knight in the service of Charlemagne. According to tradition, Roland died at the famous Battle of Roncesvalles in the Pyrenees in the 8th century, fighting against the Basques (or, in other versions, the Saracens). His figure has become a mythical hero, and many of the mountains and places in the Pyrenees have been linked to his name, although historically there is no evidence that he was buried here.

The Dolmen known as the Tomb of Roland (in French, Tombeau de Roland) is an ancient megalithic monument located in the Pyrénées-Orientales, linked to the legend of the medieval hero Roland, a legendary knight who played a central role in the medieval epic known as the Chanson de Roland.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dLKV5Y7mv40 The town keeps alive many Catalan traditions, such as the Bear Festival (La Fête de l'Ours), which is celebrated every year in February. This festival is one of the oldest and most representative of Pyrenean folklore, symbolizing the struggle between man and nature.

The village has a strong medieval character, with well-preserved walls and a citadel, Fort Lagarde, which dominates the town from above. This fort was built in the 17th century and is an important symbol of border defence during that period.