Gorges de la Fou, Mountain river in Pyrénées-Orientales, France
The Ruisseau de la Fou extends 6.8 kilometers through three municipalities, forming narrow passages between limestone cliffs reaching 250 meters in height.
In the 1830s and 1840s, the Trabucayres bandits used these gorges as a hideout during their criminal activities in the Pyrenees region.
Local residents long considered these gorges inhabited by witches and malevolent spirits, which prevented exploration until the early 20th century.
The site remains closed to visitors since 2019 due to rock slides that damaged the walkways and viewing platforms along the river course.
The narrow passages of the Ruisseau de la Fou measure less than one meter in width at certain points, making them among the most confined in Europe.
Location: Arles-sur-Tech
Location: Corsavy
Location: Montferrer
GPS coordinates: 42.45890,2.60280
Latest update: May 29, 2025 08:07
France's landscape features a variety of natural canyons carved by river erosion over millennia. These geological formations include the white limestone walls of Verdon, the red shale cliffs of Daluis Canyon, and the emerald waters of Ardèche. Each site reflects a unique geological history, with depths ranging from a few tens of meters to over 700 meters. The Tarn gorges stretch 50 kilometers between the Causses, while Verdon has created Europe's deepest canyon. In the Pyrenees, the Gorges de la Carança and Gorges de la Fou offer pathways with metal walkways. The Alps host the Aiglun Gorge and Daluis Gorges, recognizable by their Permian red rocks. These natural sites are suitable for hiking, climbing, kayaking, and feature many viewpoints to observe these rock formations from nearby roads.
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Caixa de Rotllan
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Église Sainte-Cécile de Cos
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Tour de Batère
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Vestiges des thermes romains d'Amélie-les-Bains-Palalda
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Fort-les-Bains
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Army thermal hospital
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Salt de Maria Valenta
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Église Saint-Martin de Corsavy
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Église Saint-Sauveur d'Arles-sur-Tech
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Eglise Santa Creu
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Hôtel de ville d'Arles-sur-Tech
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Chapelle de Riuferrer
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Église Sainte-Engrâce d'Amélie-les-Bains
5.1 km
Église Saint-André de Montbolo
5.2 km
Église Saint-Étienne d'Arles-sur-Tech
2.7 km
Torre de Cos
5.8 km
Torre de Cortsaví
2.3 km
Église Sainte-Marie de Montferrer
3.7 km
Can Bia bridge
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Monument aux morts de la guerre de 1914-1918
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Château de Montferrer
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Gorges del Montdony
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Gorges de la Fou
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Marquesat de Montferrer
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Église Saint-Quentin d'Amélie-les-Bains
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Nouvelle église Saint-Martin de Corsavy
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Truth coming out of a well
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