Puig del Torn, Mountain peak in Pyrénées-Orientales, France.
The Puig del Torn reaches an elevation of 1,143 meters, marking the boundaries between Arles-sur-Tech, Amélie-les-Bains-Palalda, and Saint-Laurent-de-Cerdans communes.
The summit has served as a strategic geographic marker along the French-Spanish border, with numerous border stones still visible along the mountain paths.
Local hiking groups maintain traditional pathways around Puig del Torn, preserving ancient routes that connected mountain communities across the Pyrenees.
Hikers can access the peak through a 6.2-kilometer trail starting from Coll de Banyuls, with the ascent taking approximately three hours in normal conditions.
The mountain features distinct yellow trail markers that guide walkers through varying terrains, from dense forest sections to exposed rocky passages.
Location: Arles-sur-Tech
Location: Amélie-les-Bains-Palalda
Location: Saint-Laurent-de-Cerdans
Elevation above the sea: 1,143.4 m
GPS coordinates: 42.40474,2.67392
Latest update: June 11, 2025 06:28
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