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Besiberri del Mig
2009-07-19 - (12x) Massís de Besiberri - Besiberri del Mig.JPG
Besiberri del Mig; eastern face
Highest point
Elevation 2,995 m (9,826 ft)
Listing Mountains in Catalonia
Geography
Besiberri del Mig is located in Pyrenees
Besiberri del Mig
Besiberri del Mig
Location in Pyrenees
Location Vilaller & Vall de Boí (Alta Ribagorça), Catalonia
Parent range Pyrenees
Climbing
First ascent Unknown
Easiest route From Estany de Cavallers

Besiberri del Mig is a tall mountain in Catalonia, Spain. It is part of the Massís del Besiberri mountain range. This mountain is located in the famous Pyrenees mountains. It stands very high, reaching about 2,995 meters (or 9,826 feet) above sea level.

This mountain actually has two main peaks! The northern peak is called Besiberri del Mig N or Pic Simó. It is slightly taller at 2,995.9 meters. The southern peak is known as Besiberri del Mig S or Pic Jolís, standing at 2,995.2 meters. Besiberri del Mig is also part of a special protected area. This area is called the Parc Nacional d'Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici. It is a beautiful national park.

What is Besiberri del Mig?

Besiberri del Mig is a mountain in the Pyrenees. The Pyrenees are a large mountain range. They form a natural border. This border is between France and Spain. Besiberri del Mig is found on the Spanish side. It is specifically in the region of Catalonia.

Where is this Mountain Located?

The mountain is in a part of Catalonia called Alta Ribagorça. It is shared between two towns. These towns are Vilaller and Vall de Boí. The area is known for its stunning natural beauty. It has many lakes and forests.

How Tall is Besiberri del Mig?

Besiberri del Mig is almost 3,000 meters high. To be exact, it is 2,995.2 meters (9,826 feet) tall. This makes it one of the highest mountains in the area. Mountains over 2,000 meters are often called "two-thousanders."

Exploring the Besiberri Mountains

Besiberri del Mig is part of a group of mountains. This group is called the Massís del Besiberri. It includes other important peaks. These peaks are Besiberri Nord and Besiberri Sud. They are all very close to each other.

Other Peaks in the Besiberri Group

  • Besiberri Sud: This mountain is south of Besiberri del Mig. It is also a very high peak.
  • Besiberri Nord: This mountain is north of Besiberri del Mig. It is another impressive summit.

The National Park

Besiberri del Mig is inside a national park. This park is the Parc Nacional d'Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici. It is one of Spain's 15 national parks. The park protects amazing landscapes. It has high mountains, green valleys, and clear lakes.

Why is the Park Important?

The park helps protect nature. It is home to many plants and animals. Hikers love to visit this park. They enjoy its beautiful scenery. It is a great place to see nature up close.

Climbing Besiberri del Mig

Climbing Besiberri del Mig is a challenge. It is a popular goal for experienced hikers. The easiest way to climb it is from Estany de Cavallers. This is a lake nearby. The first people to climb it are not known.

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