Mont Fourcat, Mountain summit in Mercus-Garrabet, France.
Mont Fourcat is a mountain summit with a distinctive dome shape rising to 2001 meters in the French Pyrenees. The peak overlooks the plains of Roquefixade, Lavelanet, and Mirepoix, standing as the first major mountain in this western section of the range.
The mountain stands as the first peak exceeding 2000 meters when approaching from the western section of the Tabe massif. This position made it an important landmark for travelers and herders crossing the Pyrenees throughout the centuries.
The old shelters at Coulobre and Prat Moussou show how people have lived and worked in this part of the Pyrenees for generations. These structures tell the story of mountain communities who relied on the high pastures and forests for their survival.
The hike starts from the Brougues parking area at 1210 meters elevation and covers about 9.3 kilometers on marked trails with significant altitude gain. The paths are well-marked throughout, but hikers should be prepared for steep terrain and changing mountain weather conditions.
The mountain is home to chamois, mouflons, and raptors that live in the beech forests and alpine meadows around the summit. These animals can often be spotted while hiking near the peak, especially in the early morning hours.
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