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Montnegre, Mountain summit in Pyrénées-Orientales, France

Mont Nègre stands at an elevation of 1,545 meters, featuring diverse geological formations and numerous hiking trails across its slopes.

The mountain served as a strategic observation point during various historical periods, allowing surveillance of movements through the surrounding valleys.

The name Mont Nègre reflects both French and Catalan linguistic heritage, demonstrating the cross-border influences in the Pyrénées-Orientales region.

Multiple marked paths lead to the summit, with the southern trail offering the most gradual ascent suitable for intermediate hikers.

The summit contains specific rock formations that allow geologists to study the tectonic plate movements that formed the Pyrenees mountain range.

Website: http://geodesie.ign.fr/fiches/index.php?module=e&action=fichepdf&source=carte&sit_no=6619401

GPS coordinates: 42.36221,2.55988

Latest update: May 20, 2025 15:19

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