Massís del Canigó, Mountain massif in Pyrénées-Orientales, France
The Massif du Canigou stretches across eastern Pyrenees with its summit reaching 2,784 meters, featuring deep valleys and diverse geological formations.
During medieval times, the mountain served as a natural fortress, with numerous hermits and monks establishing religious settlements throughout its slopes.
The mountain holds deep meaning in Catalan identity, marked by traditional summer solstice celebrations when fires are lit at its peak.
The network of 750 kilometers of marked trails allows visitors to explore different sections of the massif from towns like Vernet-les-Bains and Casteil.
The mountain experiences between 25,000 and 30,000 yearly visitors, with daily numbers reaching 500 during peak season.
Location: Vernet-les-Bains
Location: Casteil
Location: Valmanya
Location: Taurinya
Elevation above the sea: 2,784 m
Address: Massís del Canigó, 66820 Vernet-les-Bains, France 66820 Vernet-les-Bains
GPS coordinates: 42.51890,2.45656
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:39
The Eastern Pyrenees region of France features mountains, coastal areas, and historical sites. The territory extends from Pyrenean peaks to Mediterranean beaches, containing medieval fortresses, historic railways, deep gorges, thermal springs, and nature reserves. Notable elements include the 2,784-meter Canigou peak, the Yellow Train railway, coastal fortifications, and protected marine areas. The region presents archaeological sites, mineral formations, mountain lakes, and religious buildings from various periods.
Canigó
0 m
Saint-Martin-du-Canigou
4.7 km
Parc animalier de Casteil
5.7 km
Tour de Goa
6.5 km
Casino de Vernet-les-Bains
6.2 km
Puig Roja
3.5 km
Église Saint-Martin de Clara
7.4 km
Crête des Sept Hommes
4 km
Tretzevents
3.1 km
Village arboretum de Vernet-les-Bains
6.6 km
Église Saint-Saturnin de Vernet-les-Bains
6.5 km
Église Saint-Félix de Fillols
6.1 km
Puig Sec
1.2 km
Église Saint-Fructueux de Taurinya
7.1 km
Église Saint-Pierre de Fillols
6.4 km
Église Saint-Martin-le-Vieux de Casteil
4.8 km
Église Saint-Étienne de Pomers
7 km
Castle of Vernet-les-Bains
6.3 km
Nouvelle église Saint-André de Baillestavy
7.5 km
Pont de la Farga
7.6 km
Roc Mosquit
4.2 km
Vall de Cadí
2.6 km
Église Saint-Martin de Casteil
5.3 km
Église Saint-Vincent de Valmanya
7.3 km
Castell de Vallmanya
6.4 km
Église Saint-George de Vernet-les-Bains
6.5 km
Sites miniers de la Pinouse, de Roque Jalère et des Manerots et installations de transport de minerai
6.3 km
Cascade des Anglais
3.9 kmReviews
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