Espigüete
One of the highest peaks of the Montaña Palentina, Spain / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Espigüete Peak (Spanish: Pico Espigüete) (2450 m) is one of the highest elevations of the Montaña Palentina (Spain), in the foothills of the Cantabrian mountain range (Fuentes Carrionas massif) and, despite not being the highest, it is its most characteristic peak. It is located in the municipality of Velilla del Río Carrión.[1]
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Espigüete | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 2,450 m (8,040 ft) |
Prominence | 474 m (1,555 ft) |
Coordinates | 42°56′41″N 04°47′46″W |
Geography | |
Country | Spain |
Community | Castile and León |
Provinces | Palencia and León |
Geology | |
Mountain type | Limestone |
Climbing | |
First ascent | 1854 |
Normal route | South, from Cardaño de Abajo |
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