Argualas, Mountain summit in Aragon, Spain.
Argualas is a mountain summit in the Pyrenees with an elevation of 3,044 meters that rises about 118 meters above the surrounding terrain. The peak forms part of the larger Pyrenean chain that runs along the border region.
This mountain formed during the Alpine orogeny approximately 65 million years ago when the African and Eurasian tectonic plates collided. The resulting geological processes continued to shape the landscape over millions of years.
Shepherds in the surrounding Aragon region still use ancient routes that cross these high landscapes as part of their traditional way of life. These paths reflect centuries of mountain communities adapting to the terrain.
Climbers typically access the summit via the Cresta del Algas trail, which demands proper mountaineering gear and stable weather for safety. Planning your visit according to seasonal mountain conditions will improve your experience.
The northern face displays striking layers of metamorphic rock that reveal the geological complexity built up over millions of years. This exposure has become a notable location for geologists to study the evidence of ancient tectonic activity.
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