Puig de la Llosa

Puig de la Llosa reaches an elevation of 2,504 meters and stands on the border between France and Spain in the eastern Pyrenees mountain range.

The mountain has functioned as a natural boundary marker between Spanish and French territories, influencing the movement of people across the Pyrenees for generations.

The peak holds significance in both Spanish and French mountain traditions, with local communities maintaining distinct customs and practices in the surrounding valleys.

Hiking trails to Puig de la Llosa start from Vallter station, following the GR 11.6 variant past Portella de Mentet at 2,411 meters elevation.

The southern slope features a persistent snowfield at 2,400 meters, maintained by wind patterns that transport snow from neighboring slopes throughout the year.

Location: Setcases

Location: Mantet

Elevation above the sea: 2,504 m

Made from material: quartzite

GPS coordinates: 42.42300,2.29649

Latest update: March 3, 2025 09:46