An unpaved road to the summit of Pic de Figuema in the Pyrenees
Pic de Figuéma is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2,021 m (6,630 ft) above sea level, located in the Occitanie region of France.
Where is Pic de Figuéma?
The peak, also known as Pic de Figamà, is located east of Puig de la Tossa, in the Pyrénées-Orientales department, in the southern part of the country.
What’s at Pic de Figuéma?
Set high in the Pyrenees, a range of mountains in southwest Europe that forms a natural border between France and Spain, at the summit there is an antenna.
How long is the road to Pic de Figuéma?
The road to the summit is totally unpaved, curvy, narrow, and steep. A 4x4 vehicle is recommended. It is closed to private vehicles. Starting at Col de la Llose, the road is 3.1 km (1.92 miles) long. Over this distance, the elevation gain is 167 meters. The average percentage is 5.38%.
Pic: Christian Boisseaux