Gorges de Carançà, Mountain canyon in Thuès-Entre-Valls, France.
The Gorges de Carançà features vertical granite and gneiss walls stretching along a 15.3-kilometer river that flows through the Pyrénées-Orientales region.
During the 1940s, workers carved paths into the canyon walls to construct a hydroelectric power plant, creating the initial infrastructure for current hiking trails.
The surrounding Conflent area combines French Catalan and Occitan influences, reflected in the local architecture, traditions, and regional gastronomy of nearby villages.
The canyon offers two marked trails, PR59 and PR60, each requiring approximately 5 hours to complete, with metal bridges and secured pathways for safe passage.
The hiking path includes suspended footbridges and metal walkways attached to cliff faces, allowing visitors to traverse the narrow gorge above the river.
Location: Thuès-Entre-Valls
Address: Gorges de la Carança, 66360 Thuès-Entre-Valls, France 66360 Thuès-Entre-Valls
GPS coordinates: 42.51077,2.22393
Latest update: September 26, 2025 11:28
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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