Canigou mountainCanigó (Canigou in French), symbolic mountain for Catalan people
The Canigou, is a holy mountain for Catalans, dominating a large area, standing as a guardian to reassure its people. Its location in front of the sea, on the eastern end of the Pyrénées gives it a strong presence and a kind of mystery.
When you are born, or living near this giant symbol, it is something you cannot forget; the natives, far from it, feel like a rubber band connected to their feet will inevitably bring them back. The hiker cannot wait too long to see it revealed again after being hidden by clouds.
Cortalets lodge which was a shelter for maquisards (members of the French resistance) was burned during World War 2. It has been rebuilt since. It is a welcome place to rest before or after climbing to the summit of the Canigou. Various itineraries start from this place to go the peak. It will take around 1h 30 mn using the shortest way from the lodge (depending on you...).
Upon arriving at the summit, the vista reveals an incredible sight of the Roussillon plain, of the Pyrénées ridges and the blue magnificence of the Mediterranean Sea.
A lot of different trails start from Fillols which provide a path to climb the giant. You will find all details in our tourism menu by going to the hiking part. Enjoy…!
But before the hike, it is worth visiting the tourist office official page where you will be able to watch a video presenting the climb to the peak...
https://www.tourisme-canigou.com/decouvrez/le-mont-canigo/acceder-au-sommet-du-canigo
Canigó (Canigou in French), symbolic mountain for Catalan people
The Canigou, is a holy mountain for Catalans, dominating a large area, standing as a guardian to reassure its people. Its location in front of the sea, on the eastern end of the Pyrénées gives it a strong presence and a kind of mystery.
When you are born, or living near this giant symbol, it is something you cannot forget; the natives, far from it, feel like a rubber band connected to their feet will inevitably bring them back. The hiker cannot wait too long to see it revealed again after being hidden by clouds.
Cortalets lodge which was a shelter for maquisards (members of the French resistance) was burned during World War 2. It has been rebuilt since. It is a welcome place to rest before or after climbing to the summit of the Canigou. Various itineraries start from this place to go the peak. It will take around 1h 30 mn using the shortest way from the lodge (depending on you...).
Upon arriving at the summit, the vista reveals an incredible sight of the Roussillon plain, of the Pyrénées ridges and the blue magnificence of the Mediterranean Sea.
A lot of different trails start from Fillols which provide a path to climb the giant. You will find all details in our tourism menu by going to the hiking part. Enjoy…!
But before the hike, it is worth visiting the tourist office official page where you will be able to watch a video presenting the climb to the peak...
https://www.tourisme-canigou.com/decouvrez/le-mont-canigo/acceder-au-sommet-du-canigo
