La Calbe

La Calbe is a mountain summit in the Ariège Pyrenees at 2,185 meters within a regional nature park. The peak offers views across the Siguer Valley, and grassy slopes with marked hiking paths descend toward nearby villages.

For centuries, shepherds used this summit as a lookout point to watch over their flocks, with remnants of an old shelter still visible at the top. This long pastoral history has shaped the landscape and left marks that remain visible today.

Local shepherds keep the ancient practice of moving herds to high pastures alive during summer months. This seasonal movement shapes how people live with and use the mountain landscape year after year.

Good hiking boots and physical stamina are needed to follow the marked trails from the village of Gestiès to the summit. The climb takes several hours, so bring water and snacks, and plan your visit with enough daylight hours remaining.

The Fount Cendrasse torrent flows at the mountain's base, near a former spring that once supplied water to surrounding villages. This hidden water supply story reveals how people have depended on these slopes for generations.

GPS coordinates: 42.72271,1.59340

Latest update: December 14, 2025 20:23