Moreover, for the Trobada, everyone in their village got their hands dirty. there are only guardians of traditions living together in the same country and rejoicing in this reunion. That night, there are no longer any young people, old people, entertainers or spectators. On Canigo, at the summit that evening, the vine trimmings are burned and a barbecue cooked over the embers.Įveryone meets there because it is the celebration of friendship. This flame is brought down from the summit so that on the evening of 23 June fires can be lit in each village and the festival of Saint John the Baptist celebrated. On the evening of 22 June, the flame which has been burning in the Castillet in Perpignan since 1960 is carried from the ground floor of this historic monument to the summit of Canigo where it is regenerated. Participating in traditional dancing and eating Catalan food. In general about 800 people will sleep in the area around the Cortalets for the festivities, The aim is to take a bundle of vine trimmings to the summit and leave it next to the iron cross which marks the top of the mountain (a further 600m of climbing). Participants climb up to the Cortalets hostel (2150m above sea level, just before the summit of Canigo) and either stay in the hostel or camp nearby. The term “Trobada” is sometimes taken to include the festival of Regeneration of the flame and the festival of Saint John the Baptist, which are linked. It is celebrated on both the French and Spanish sides of the border. The Trobada is a Catalan festival which takes place in the Canigo massif (Pyrénées-Orientales). In view of the environmental issues, it is recommended not to participate spontaneously in the 2023 edition and to postpone your participation until next year." Mount Canigó also sees hundreds of hikers and runners striding across it during the first week in August, for the Championnat du Canigó."In view of the drought situation and the risk of fires in the Pyrénées-Orientales and particularly on the Canigó massif, the Syndicat Mixte Canigó Grand Site will not be organizing the Trobada this year. If you are in Conflent the weekend before the Saint-Jean, for the Trobada, you can experience the fervor of Catalan traditions which persist and punctuate seasons and mountain life. It is dear to the Catalans and people of the Pyrenees and always appeals to its thousands of visitors who climb it each year. Since 2018 the Canigó became a Grand Site Occitaniealso. In doing so, the Syndicat Mixte du Canigó Grand Site de France has already placed car restrictions within the classified site and has created a map of pedestrian and equestrian routes. The management of this Grand Site de France is provided by the Syndicat Mixte du Canigó Grand Site de France that also manages the Natura 2000 program. The objective is to protect the natural environment while promoting local development to ensure the site’s longevity. Which enabled special protection to preserve the natural mountain environment and to highlight its characterizing cultural heritage. In July 2012, the Canigoó became a Grand Site de France. The Canigó, Grand Site de France - classified site If you are climbing to the Canigo summit please make sure you are adequately prepared. If you wish to discover more, there are many other hiking tracks that will give you a chance to explore Conflent : a heritage and hiking hot spot. The Tours, Rondes and Boucles du Canigó allow you to discover the whole mountain range through its peaks, forests, moors, villages, legends and heritage – an experience to be enjoyed at your own leisure! Rich in natural resources, the Massif du Canigó has a significant network of paths (750km) which can be accessible to amateur walkers as well as expert hikers. The Massif du Canigó comprises nine Natura 2000 sites and three national nature parks. Multiple landscapes and atmospheres punctuate the winding paths that will lead you to the summit.Īs exceptional as this biodiversity may be, it is also fragile and it is everyone’s responsibility to preserve it. As you wander, you may spot certain Mediterranean or mountain plant species and also observe the diversity of its natural habitats: garrigue, deciduous and resinous woodland, moors, rocky fields, snow-covered valleys. Located in between two valleys : the Tech (Vallespir) and the Têt (Conflent), the Massif du Canigó is cherished by nature lovers, it is home to incredible biodiversity due to its geographical situation, exposure, temperatures and altitude, the Canigou offers an exceptional range of flora and fauna. Mount Canigó is a true look-out post that dominates the Roussillon plain and Mediterranean Sea and it offers spectacular views. The Canigó, unspoiled and perfect for hiking
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