Pic de la Tossa, Mountain summit in Pyrenees Orientales, France
The Pic de la Tossa rises to an elevation of 2408 meters in the French Pyrenees, providing views across the Carlit-Péric range and Canigou massif.
Military topographic surveys established this point as a strategic position for monitoring the border territory between France and Spain over generations.
Shepherds from surrounding valleys maintain traditional transhumance practices by guiding their flocks to grazing pastures around Pic de la Tossa.
Reaching the summit requires a 9-kilometer hike with 250 meters of elevation gain, starting from the parking area at the forest road entrance.
The summit houses military installations within a clearing surrounded by pine trees, serving as a reference point for tactical exercises.
Elevation above the sea: 2,408 m
GPS coordinates: 42.48333,1.81667
Latest update: July 23, 2025 20:11
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