Gourgs du Cady
An out-and-back trail, 1.0 miles each way (2.0 miles round trip) in Occitania, France.
- 1.0 mi
- round trip
- 1,073 ft
- climb
- 8,469 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Gourgs du Cady is an out-and-back trail, 1.0 miles each way (2.0 miles round trip) in Occitania, France, inside Parc naturel régional des Pyrénées catalanes. It runs between about 7,500 ft and 8,470 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,000 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding mountain hiking, with rocky or exposed stretches where you need sure footing. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Casteil, about 3.6 miles southeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Puig Sec, Quazemí de Dalt and Pic Bas del Canigo. Forat de la Tomba and Cascade des Anglais are within about 3 miles. For camping, Aire de bivouac and Domaine Saint-Martin are within about 6 miles. There are 2 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.
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Conditions and forecast
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