Albera Massif
The Albera Massif (Catalan: Serra de l'Albera) (French: Massif des Albères) is a mountain range located in the south of Pyrénées-Orientales and the north of Catalonia, between France and Spain. It is the main easternmost prolongation of the Pyrenees. Its highest peak is the Puig Neulós, with an elevation of 1,256 metres.
| Albera Massif | |
|---|---|
The northern side of the Albera Massif seen from Sant Genís de Fontanes | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,256 m (4,121 ft) |
| Coordinates | 42°28′55″N 2°56′49″E / 42.48194°N 2.94694°ECoordinates: 42°28′55″N 2°56′49″E / 42.48194°N 2.94694°E |
| Geography | |
Albera Massif Location in the Pre-Pyrenees area | |
| Location | Pyrénées-Orientales Empordà, Catalonia |
| Parent range | Foothills of the Pyrenees |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | Unknown |
| Easiest route | From La Jonquera or Sureda |
Most of the southern side of the range is part of the Paratge Natural d'Interès Nacional de l'Albera natural reserve.[1] There are some ancient megaliths in the range.[2] The Col du Perthus marks the western boundary of the massif.
History
The Albera Range became the border between France and Spain following the Treaty of the Pyrenees, when Philip IV of Spain ceded a part of the Spanish kingdom to Louis XIV of France, dividing Northern Catalonia from Historical Catalonia.
Gallery
Albera Massif
Albera Massif
Albera Massif
Albera Massif
See also
References
External links
- Requesens - Puig Neulós hiking route
- Manel Figuera i Abadal, 50 ascensions fàcils pel Pirineu català, Valls, Cossetània, 2008
- Centre de reproducció de tortugues de l'Albera