Puig de Sant Cristau

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Puig de Sant Cristau, Mountain summit in Albères massif, Pyrénées-Orientales, France.

The Puig de Sant Cristau reaches an elevation of 1,015 meters and presents multiple hiking trails through varied landscapes of the eastern Pyrenees.

The mountain played a strategic role during the War of Roussillon in 1794, when French generals Augereau and Dugommier confronted Spanish forces.

A medieval castle ruins from the 12th century and a chapel containing a guest book mark the summit of this mountain.

Hikers can access the mountain from the parking area above Saint-Jean l'Albère village, following marked trails for a 7.2-kilometer round trip.

The mountain features ammunition storage spaces carved into the rock, which remain from historical military operations in the region.

Location: L'Albère

Location: Montesquieu-des-Albères

Location: Pyrénées-Orientales

Elevation above the sea: 1,015 m

Part of: liste des 100 sommets de la FEEC

GPS coordinates: 42.49211,2.89091

Latest update: June 23, 2025 11:40

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