Punta de Lliterola, Summit in Benasque, Spain and Haute-Garonne, France
The Pointe de Literole rises to 3132 meters at coordinates 42°41'56N and 0°31'22E, marking the border between France and Spain in the Pyrenees range.
Explorer Henry Russell and Célestin Passet completed the first documented ascent of Pointe de Literole on July 30, 1879, establishing its mountaineering significance.
The mountain carries different names across languages, including Punta de Lliterola in Spanish and Tuca de Lliterola in Aranese, reflecting the regional linguistic diversity.
Access routes to Pointe de Literole start from Granges d'Astau, following marked trails through Lac d'Oo and requiring careful navigation through multiple mountain passes.
The peak stands as the second highest point in Haute-Garonne department, featuring distinct cols known as Col Inférieur and Col Supérieur de Literole.
Location: Benasque
Location: Haute-Garonne
Elevation above the sea: 3,132 m
GPS coordinates: 42.69887,0.52283
Latest update: June 23, 2025 11:44
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