Our mountains are proud, sitting comfortably between Spain, Ariege and Andorra ... and yet so close to the Mediterranean that they join together.
 

Preserved countryside

The Catalan Pyrenees are a natural setting made up of several nature reserves, a national regional park and numerous exceptional natural sites:  Bouillouses Lake, Camporeils Lakes, The Eyne Valley ...

A place where nature is generous

Here you are in the country of the marmot, the mountain goat and the golden eagle.Botanical lovers can enjoy the discovery of the remarkable flora of the Eyne valley, which has been given the name "the valley of flowers".

Sought after summits

The summits of the Pyrenees are nearly 3000 metres high.The mounts Canigou, Carlit, Péric, les Camporells, to name but a few, will delight the hiker.

Lakes, Rivers, hot water baths

The Catalan Pyrenees are filled with lakes and rivers ideal for fishing, swimming and family walks ...Hot sulphur water baths bring relaxation and invigoration after the day's efforts skiing or hiking

Thermal resorts

Vernet-les-Bains and Molitg-les-Bains, in the Conflent and Prats-de-Mollo-la-Preste in Vallespir offer a complete range of thermal treatments.Molitg-les-Bains is specialised in dermatology, rhumathology and respiratory tracts.Vernet-les-Bains ensures treatment of respiratory tracts and rhumatology.Prats-de-Mollo-la-Preste treats rhumatology, urinal infections and metabolism disorders.

Monuments and sites to visit

Architectural treasures:Romanesque churches, the fortified city of Mont-Louis, remparts and the fortress at Prats-de-Mollo-la-Preste.Unique craftmanship:Solar furnaces at Mont-Louis and Odeillo, the craft of Catalan material making ...A multitude of mountain villages can be found in the heart of the alpine farmlands and forests with surprises in store.

The ski resorts "Neiges Catalanes"

 The mountains are so beautiful ... in summer they are too!On foot, with good walking shoes, on horse-back, on a bike, the Catalan Pyrenees offer numerous possibilities for hiking.There are also adventure parks, climbing, pot-holing, via ferrata rock climbing, canyoning, the animal park and the fortified towns ...A whole range of activities for everyone!

The sun rules

The sun shines here more tahn anywhere else! Over 3000 hours of sunshine per year are recorded in Cerdagne.