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Pic des Gourgs, Mountain peak in Casteil, France

The Pic des Gourgs rises to 2636.8 meters in the Pyrénées-Orientales region, featuring numerous rock formations and mountain streams along its slopes.

The mountain paths of Pic des Gourgs were established by local shepherds who used these routes for centuries to move their flocks between valleys.

Local mountain guides maintain the traditional practice of leading groups through specific routes that connect different valleys around Pic des Gourgs.

Hikers can access the mountain via a 16.7-kilometer trail starting from Casteil, with an elevation gain of 789 meters requiring approximately 6 hours to complete.

The mountain contains several natural water pools, known as gourgs in the local dialect, which form a sequence of small basins along the Cady stream.

Location: Casteil

Elevation above the sea: 2,636.8 m

GPS coordinates: 42.49771,2.45825

Latest update: November 8, 2025 18:27

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