Coma Pedrosa
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Coma Pedrosa (Catalan pronunciation: [ˈkomə pəˈðɾozə]; 2,943 m or 9,656 ft) is the highest mountain in the principality of Andorra.[2] It is popular with mountain climbers, its ascent being technically straightforward, although strenuous. From Arinsal to Camp de Refuge (650 m climb) is considered moderate meanwhile the last 862 m is considered to be difficult. Several mountain lakes and tarns are found on the slopes, notably Estanys de Baiau, which lies on the western slopes, across the Spanish border.
Coma Pedrosa | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 2,943 m (9,656 ft)[1] |
Prominence | 434 m (1,424 ft)[1] |
Listing | Country high point |
Coordinates | 42°35′26″N 1°26′41.21″E |
Geography | |
Location | Parish of La Massana, Andorra |
Parent range | Pyrenees |
The nearest town is Arinsal, La Massana. Historically, the mountain provided ample security from invasions into Andorra.[3] Nowadays, the mountain is part of the Parc Natural Comunal de les Valls del Comapedrosa national park.