Pech de Foix

Pech de Foix is a mountain summit near Foix standing at about 780 meters high. The peak is accessed via marked trails that pass through forested slopes and ancient stone walls built to create farming terraces on the hillside.

The summit area has been inhabited for centuries, as shown by the farming terraces visible throughout the landscape. These agricultural structures were worked from medieval times until the early 1900s to support the local population.

The name Pech comes from the Occitan word meaning hill or ridge. This reflects how the local population has traditionally referred to the landscape that surrounds their community.

The hike starts conveniently from the SNCF train station parking area in Foix and follows a clearly marked trail. The walk is manageable on foot and offers several viewing points along the way before reaching the summit plateau.

Along the trail are educational signs explaining dry stone construction, a technique mastered by generations of farmers. This handcrafted method allowed steep hillsides to become productive farmland without using mortar or other binding materials.

Elevation above the sea: 783 m

GPS coordinates: 42.96160,1.63190

Latest update: December 15, 2025 13:23