Mt. Canigou

France / Languedoc-Roussillon / Casteil /
 mountain, summit
Canigou (Catalan Canigó) (el. 2 784,66 m./9137 ft.) is a mountain located in the Pyrenees of southern France.

Due to its sharp flanks and its dramatic location close to the coast, until the 18th century the Canigó was believed to be the highest mountain in the Pyrenees
Elevation-2,784,66 metres (9,137 ft)
Location -France
Range -Pyrenees
Prominence-550 m.
First ascent-According to tradition, in 1285 by PeterIII of Aragon
Easiest route -hike
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canigou
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Coordinates:   42°31'16"N   2°27'20"E
This article was last modified 10 years ago