Pic de Finestrelles, Mountain peak in Eastern Pyrenees, France and Spain
Pic de Finestrelles is a 2,826 meter high peak located on the border between France and Spain in the Eastern Pyrenees. Its slopes are composed of sandstone and lutite, two rock types that form the geological foundation of this mountainous region.
This peak has served as a natural boundary between France and Spain for centuries, and climbing routes have developed on both sides over time. The mountain has remained a landmark for travelers and mountaineers throughout its history.
Local mountaineering groups from both French and Spanish sides regularly organize expeditions to reach the summit through different established routes.
Marked trails lead to this summit from three different starting points: the French villages of Eyne and Llo, or the Spanish village of Queralbs. Walkers should wear sturdy footwear and prepare for changing weather conditions typical of high mountain elevations.
A photographer captured one of the longest landscape photographs on Earth from this summit, showing a distant mountain in the French Alps some 443 kilometers away. This remarkable achievement demonstrates the extraordinary clarity and far-reaching views possible from this location.
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