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Gorges de Galamus

Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France

Nature

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.

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

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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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Campsites nearby

  • Aire de Camping-car Duilhac-sous-PeyrepertuseMotorhome stopover
    8 km from Gorges de Galamus · 15 pitches
    MotorhomesDrinking waterToiletsWaste disposalFree
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • La CrémadeCampsite
    18 km from Gorges de Galamus
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping de TautavelCampsite
    22 km from Gorges de Galamus
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Aire Vinça Le LacMotorhome stopover
    22 km from Gorges de Galamus · 35 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Aire Quillan, Coeur du Pays CathareMotorhome stopover
    24 km from Gorges de Galamus · 23 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Val d'AlethCampsite
    24 km from Gorges de Galamus
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

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)