Serra de Montsant | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 1,163 m (3,816 ft) |
Coordinates | 41°17′34.63″N 0°47′52.09″E / 41.2929528°N 0.7978028°E |
Geography | |
Location | Priorat, (Catalonia) |
Parent range | Catalan Pre-Coastal Range |
Geology | |
Mountain type | Conglomerate |
Serra de Montsant is a mountain chain in Catalonia, Spain. The main populated area in the range is La Morera de Montsant.
It is part of the Catalan Pre-Coastal Range. The main peaks are Roca Corbatera (1,163 m), Piló dels Senyalets (1,109 m) and la Cogulla (1,063 m).[1] The Serra de Montsant, meaning 'Holy Mountain Range' is thus named because there were many hermits living in the range in early Medieval times.[2]
The Montsant mountain range is currently a protected area, the Serra de Montsant Natural Park.[3]
This mountain region is a famous red wine-producing zone; some of the best vineyards are located near the Cartoixa d'Escaladei, a Carthusian Order monastery.[4] It gives its name to the Montsant wine-producing area.