Gorges de Galamus
Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France
A slot of a gorge with a single-lane road carved into its wall and a hermitage clinging halfway down. Large vehicles are not allowed; in summer traffic is regulated.
The Agly river has cut the Galamus Gorge through a limestone ridge. The walls are up to 500 m high, and the narrow section is about 1.5 km long. The single-track road through the gorge was completed in 1892 and links Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet with Cubières-sur-Cinoble. A path cut into the rock leads to the Saint-Antoine hermitage, which sits in a natural cave in the cliff.
Limits apply to vehicles: a maximum width of 2 m, height of 2.7 m and weight of 5 t; lorries, motorhomes, trailers and coaches are not suitable. Stopping and overtaking are forbidden. Since 2003 traffic has been alternating one-way; in July and August the traffic light can mean waits of up to 15 minutes in the afternoon (as of October 2026). Park only in the designated, often full, parking areas. Keep to the paths.
- Nearest town
- Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 42.8430, 2.4730
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, June–August and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- France: Motorway tolls. Tolls on most autoroutes; the limit drops to 110 km/h in rain. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.
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Nearby
Campsites nearby
- Aire de Camping-car Duilhac-sous-PeyrepertuseMotorhome stopover8 km from Gorges de Galamus · 15 pitchesMotorhomesDrinking waterToiletsWaste disposalFree
- La CrémadeCampsite18 km from Gorges de GalamusTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
- Camping de TautavelCampsite22 km from Gorges de GalamusTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Aire Vinça Le LacMotorhome stopover22 km from Gorges de Galamus · 35 pitchesMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Aire Quillan, Coeur du Pays CathareMotorhome stopover24 km from Gorges de Galamus · 23 pitchesMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Val d'AlethCampsite24 km from Gorges de GalamusTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
All campsites in France · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Gorges de Galamus?
Gorges de Galamus is in Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France, at GPS 42.8430, 2.4730. It is about 8 km from Duilhac-sous-Peyrepertuse.
Can you camp near Gorges de Galamus?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Camping Lafargue, about 3 km away; within 25 km there are 42 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Gorges de Galamus?
Gorges de Galamus is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Cathar castles of the Corbières.
What is there to see near Gorges de Galamus?
Places worth a stop nearby: Peyrepertuse castle (8 km), Quéribus castle (12 km), Puilaurens castle (15 km) and Orgues d’Ille-sur-Têt (22 km).
When is the best time to visit Gorges de Galamus?
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, June–August and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)