Tossal de la Baltasana, Mountain summit in Prades Mountains, Spain

Tossal de la Baltasana is a mountain summit in the Prades range standing at 1,203 meters with views across the Catalonian landscape below. The peak features an orientation table and geodesic marker that help visitors understand the terrain and geographical positions of surrounding areas.

The summit lies on the crest dividing the Ebre basin, drained by the river Montsant, from the Francolí basin. Its 1,200.9-metre geodesic vertex, reference 261129001, marks the highest point of the Prades Mountains and of both the Baix Camp and Conca de Barberà districts. The long-distance footpath GR 171 passes right beside the top.

The name Baltasana is linked to the GR 171 long-distance trail, which passes right by the summit and is the usual route up. The peak is one of the 100 cims listed by the FEEC, the Catalan hiking federation, so walkers come to tick it off. The only population of Pyrenean oak (Quercus pyrenaica) in all Catalonia grows on its slopes.

Spring through autumn offers the best conditions for the hike, when trails are dry and weather is stable. Good hiking boots and water are essential, especially on warmer days or if you plan a longer walk in the area.

The summit holds a geodesic vertex marker, reference 261129001, set at 1,200.9 m; the English Wikipedia gives 1,203 m. The peak is on the FEEC list of 100 summits, and the long-distance path GR 171 passes right beside it.