Tretzevents, Mountain summit in Corsavy, France
Tretzevents is a mountain summit in the Canigo Massif of the Pyrenees near Corsavy and Le Tech. The peak reaches approximately 2,731 meters and is surrounded by several smaller summits in the area.
Tretzevents lies on the border between the communes of Corsavy and Le Tech in the Pyrénées-Orientales department. A secondary summit of 2,727 m stands on the limit of the Casteil commune, so three communes meet near the top. The summit rises to 2,731 m in the Canigó Massif of the eastern Pyrenees.
The name Tretzevents means Thirteen Winds, referring to the different wind patterns that converge at this location in the French Pyrenees. Visitors feel these wind currents distinctly when they reach the summit.
Several hiking trails lead to the summit from Corsavy and Le Tech, with the main route requiring mountaineering equipment and careful weather monitoring. Conditions vary significantly by season, so proper preparation is essential.
The 2,727 m secondary summit lies on the boundary of the Casteil commune, while the main 2,731 m top sits between Corsavy and Le Tech. The two points are only four metres apart in height, so the mountain is shared by three communes in the Pyrénées-Orientales.
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