Serra de Montsant
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| 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°ECoordinates: 41°17′34.63″N 0°47′52.09″E / 41.2929528°N 0.7978028°E |
| Geology | |
| Type | Conglomerate |
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.
Serra de Montsant in winter
See also
- Montsant DO
- Catalan Pre-Coastal Range
- Parc Natural de la Serra de Montsant
- Mountains of Catalonia
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