Gavarres

Gavarres

View of the Serra de Cals in the Gavarres Massif
Elevation 532 m (1,745 ft)
Location
Gavarres

Baix Empordà, Gironès
( Catalonia)

Range Catalan Coastal Range
Coordinates 41°54′57″N 2°58′46″E / 41.91583°N 2.97944°ECoordinates: 41°54′57″N 2°58′46″E / 41.91583°N 2.97944°E
Geology
Type Silicious
Climbing
First ascent Unknown
Easiest route From La Bisbal d'Empordà
Puig d'Arques summit

Les Gavarres or Massís de les Gavarres is a mountain massif in Catalonia, Spain. It is part of the Catalan Coastal Range. The highest point is Puig d'Arques, 532 m. Other important summits are Mare de Déu dels Àngels (485 m) and Santa Pellaia (353 m).

The mountains run broadly north-west, South-East in the Costa Brava region. They meet the sea between Castell-Platja d'Aro and Palamós. The range runs as far as Girona. There are a number of villages in the mountains including Romanyà de la Selva and Santa Pellaia. The mountains also include the hermitage of Mare de Déu dels Àngels. There are views of both the Sea and Pyrenees. The mountains are generally formed from granite rock, an extension from the volcanic area arount Olot. The mountains are covered in a dense forest of cork oak, holm oak, pine and other vegetation. Most of the Gavarres is a nature reserve.

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