Pic del Portarró, Mountain peak in Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park, Spain
Pic del Portarró is a mountain summit in the Catalan Pyrenees reaching about 2,734 meters, built from solid granite rock formations. The area around the peak features steep rock walls and high alpine terrain that define this section of the national park.
The mountain formed through tectonic forces and erosion over millions of years during the creation of the Pyrenees. This geological history makes it a notable landmark in the Catalan mountain landscape.
Local mountaineering groups maintain regular expeditions to Pic del Portarró, establishing climbing routes that connect with regional outdoor recreation traditions.
The summit is reached via a moderately challenging hiking trail that requires experience and proper mountain gear. A nearby mountain shelter offers accommodation and serves as a good base for attempting the ascent.
The peak offers 141 meters of topographic prominence relative to Gran Tuc de Crabes and maintains a topographic isolation of 1.35 kilometers from surrounding summits.
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