Pic des Miquelets

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Pic des Miquelets, Mountain peak in Pyrénées-Orientales, France

The Pic des Miquelets rises to an elevation of 1612 meters and stands as a prominent geographical feature in the Eastern Pyrenees mountain range.

This mountain peak has marked the territorial boundary between France and Spain since the establishment of modern borders in the Pyrenees.

Local shepherds from both French and Spanish sides continue their traditional grazing practices on the slopes of this mountain throughout summer months.

Multiple marked trails lead to the summit from different starting points, with the most accessible route beginning in the town of Prats-de-Mollo-la-Preste.

The peak serves as a strategic observation point for researchers monitoring the migration patterns of various bird species across the Pyrenees chain.

Elevation above the sea: 1,612 m

GPS coordinates: 42.37985,2.43130

Latest update: June 13, 2025 00:16

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