Costabona

The Pic de Costabonne reaches an elevation of 2,465 meters, forming a natural boundary between the Tech and Ter valleys in the Pyrenees mountain range.

The mountain's name originates from Latin 'costa bona,' meaning good mountain slope, reflecting the traditional pastoral activities in the surrounding valleys.

The peak represents a meeting point between French Occitanie and Spanish Catalonia, where both regions share common mountaineering traditions and border customs.

Hikers can start their ascent from La Preste's parking area, following marked trails through forest roads and paths that lead to the summit in approximately 3.5 hours.

The Costabonne massif contains deposits of garnet minerals that were previously mined until the 19th century for jewelry production in Perpignan.

Location: Setcases

Location: Prats-de-Mollo-la-Preste

Elevation above the sea: 2,465 m

Made from material: skarn

Part of: liste des 100 sommets de la FEEC

Website: http://geodesie.ign.fr/fiches/index.php?module=e&action=fichepdf&source=carte&sit_no=6615001

GPS coordinates: 42.41689,2.34392

Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:48