Pic de Portepas, Mountain summit in Pyrenees, France
Pic de Portepas rises to 1772 meters above sea level, featuring numerous rocky outcrops and steep slopes throughout its ascending paths.
The summit has served as a natural boundary marker between different communities in the Pyrenees region since the medieval period.
Local shepherds maintain traditional grazing practices around Pic de Portepas, following seasonal patterns established through generations of mountain agriculture.
Hikers can access the summit through marked trails from the nearby towns of Mosset, Nohèdes, or Urbanya, with spring and summer offering optimal climbing conditions.
The mountain contains specific geological formations that display clear examples of tectonic plate movements from the Pyrenees mountain range formation.
Elevation above the sea: 1,772 m
GPS coordinates: 42.65410,2.26190
Latest update: October 7, 2025 15:57
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