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Things to do at Massif du Montcalm, one of the highest peaks in the Ari\u00e8ge region<\/span><\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n

The Massif du Montcalm<\/strong>, between French and Catalan landscapes, is one of the highest peaks in the Ariege Pyrenees<\/strong>. When the snow melts, the Pyrenees<\/strong> massif offers visitors an immense playground for outdoor activities. <\/p>

A natural gem in the French Pyrenees<\/h2>

Straddling the Ari\u00e8ge<\/strong> department , Andorra<\/strong> and the Val d’Aran<\/strong> on the Spanish side of the border, the Montcalm massif<\/strong> is one of the highest peaks in the Ariege Pyrenees<\/strong>. Nicknamed the “roof of the Ari\u00e8ge<\/strong> “, the Montcalm peak<\/strong> rises to 3,077 m above sea level. It can be seen for miles around, offering breathtaking views over the Vicdessos valley<\/strong>. <\/p>

Somewhere above the Auzat<\/strong> valley ,<\/strong> in the heart of the Parc R\u00e9gional Naturel des Pyr\u00e9n\u00e9es Ari\u00e9geoises<\/a>, the Pays du Montcalm<\/strong> stretches over 10,000 hectares of stone and green, vertical cliffs, verdant valleys, mountain lakes and refreshing waterfalls.<\/p>

What to do at Montcalm Mountain<\/h2>

The Montcalm massif<\/strong> is not only impressive, it’s also a fantastic playground for nature lovers and sports-loving families. You’ll find hiking, climbing, mountaineering, mountain biking, canyoning (Marc canyon), canoeing, kayaking and accrobranche. If you’re looking for a change of scenery and authentic experiences, you’ve come to the perfect destination!<\/p>

Montcalm, from peak to peak<\/h2>

Take on the Montcalm massif<\/strong>! In the south of Ari\u00e8ge,<\/strong> on the border with Andorra, this mythical Pyrenean<\/strong> massif is made up of three peaks topping 3,000 meters:<\/p>