Font Romeu Attractions

The climatic and winter sports resort of Font Romeu (alt. 1,800 m/5,900ft), renowned for its sunny situation, was established in 1920, and now has a population of 3,200. The skiing area offers a varied range of terrain, and the resort is surrounded by extensive forests, making it a good center for walkers and climbers. Between the neighboring villages of Odeillo and Via is a solar power station run by the Conseil National de la Recherche Scientifique which came into operation in 1969. In the Ermitage is a miracle-working figure of the Virgin, the Vierge de l'Invention (pilgrimages on third Sunday after Whitsun, Aug. 15 and Sept. 8). Near the Ermitage is a beautiful Calvary from the top of which there is a magnificent view of the surrounding mountains.

From Belvédère 2000, a viewpoint 6km/4mi from Font-Romeu, there are (in clear weather) breathtaking views.