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Albera Massif
Les Alberes.jpg
The northern side of the Albera Massif seen from Sant Genís de Fontanes
Highest point
Elevation 1,256 m (4,121 ft)
Geography
Albera Massif is located in Pyrenees
Albera Massif
Albera Massif
Location in Pyrenees
Location Pyrénées-Orientales
Empordà, Catalonia
Parent range Foothills of the Pyrenees
Climbing
First ascent Unknown
Easiest route From La Jonquera or Sureda

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.

Most of the southern side of the range is part of the Paratge Natural d'Interès Nacional de l'Albera natural reserve. There are some ancient megaliths in the range. 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

  • Massís de l'Albera (Alt Empordà) - 4

    Albera Massif

  • Massís de l'Albera (Alt Empordà) - 2

    Albera Massif

  • Massís de l'Albera (Alt Empordà) - 3

    Albera Massif

  • Massís de l'Albera (Alt Empordà) - 1

    Albera Massif

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Sierra de la Albera para niños

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