Formiguères

Formiguères stands at 1,916 meters elevation in the Capcir highlands, featuring traditional stone houses with curved lloses roofs characteristic of Pyrenean architecture.

The village has been inhabited since 873 AD when its Romanesque church was consecrated, later becoming a summer retreat for the kings of Majorca during the 12th and 13th centuries.

The commune preserves traditional Pyrenean architecture through its stone constructions and distinctive roofing, hosting annual events that celebrate regional heritage and local craftsmanship traditions.

Located at coordinates 42.6144° N and 2.1017° E with postal code 66210, the village is accessible via local roads connecting to Font-Romeu and other regional communes.

Formiguères serves as the historical capital of Capcir and operates as both a traditional mountain village and a winter sports station with skiing facilities.

Location: Capcir

Location: Pyrénées-Orientales

Location: arrondissement of Prades

Elevation above the sea: 1,916 m

Shares border with: Orlu, Fontrabiouse, Puyvalador, Réal, Censà, Matemale, Les Angles, Angoustrine-Villeneuve-des-Escaldes

Address: 1 place de l'Église, 66210 Formiguères 66210 Formiguères

Phone: +33468044173

Email: mairie@mairiedeformigueres.fr

Website: http://formigueres.fr

GPS coordinates: 42.61444,2.10167

Latest update: August 19, 2025 21:34