Serra de Montsant

Serra de Montsant
Serra de Montsant

Montsant cliffs towering above the winefields near Cartoixa d'Escaladei
Elevation 1,163 m (3,816 ft)
Location
Location Priorat, ( Catalonia)
Range Catalan Pre-Coastal Range
Coordinates 41°17′34.63″N 0°47′52.09″E / 41.2929528°N 0.7978028°E / 41.2929528; 0.7978028
Geology
Type Conglomerate
Serra de Montsant in winter

Serra de Montsant is a mountain chain in Catalonia, Spain.

It is part of the Catalan Pre-Coastal Range. The main peaks are Roca Corbatera (1,163 m), Piló dels Senyalets (1,109 m) and la Cogulla (1,063 m).[1]

The Montsant mountain range is presently a Natural Park.

This mountain region gives its name to the Montsant wine-producing area.

See also

  • Montsant DO
  • Catalan Pre-Coastal Range
  • Parc Natural de la Serra de Montsant
  • Mountains of Catalonia

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