Pech de Foix

The Pech de Foix reaches an elevation of 783 meters and features marked trails that wind through forested areas above the town of Foix.

The agricultural terraces surrounding Pech de Foix document farming practices that sustained local communities from medieval times until the early twentieth century.

The name Pech originates from Occitan language word puèg, representing the regional dialect terminology for elevated flat terrain in the Pyrenees region.

Hikers can start their journey from the SNCF train station parking lot, following the marked GR path through stone-built terraces to reach the summit.

Educational panels along the terraces path explain traditional dry stone construction methods and display remnants of ancient farming structures called orris.

Elevation above the sea: 783 m

GPS coordinates: 42.96160,1.63190

Latest update: November 13, 2025 00:39