Puig de Sant Miquel

Puig de Sant Miquel stands at 927.5 meters above sea level in the Pyrénées-Orientales region, offering views across the French-Spanish border mountain ranges.

The mountain peak has long served as a natural boundary marker between France and Spain, influencing the development of cross-border communities throughout centuries.

Local residents maintain traditional agricultural practices on the mountain slopes, continuing methods passed down through generations of Pyrenean farmers.

Multiple marked trails lead to the summit from Coustouges village, with the main path starting at the church square and taking approximately two hours to reach the top.

The summit contains specific vegetation adapted to high winds, including dense patches of dwarf juniper trees that grow horizontally rather than vertically.

Location: Coustouges

Elevation above the sea: 927.5 m

Website: http://geodesie.ign.fr/fiches/index.php?module=e&action=fichepdf&source=carte&sit_no=6606101

GPS coordinates: 42.35422,2.62336

Latest update: June 1, 2025 19:30