Record SL-517843 · Wikidata Q48781639
San Millán
''San Millán Peak'' (English language
No list classifications
Elevation
2,130
m
6,988 ft
Prominence
319 m
Isolation
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Coordinates
42.2319° N,
3.2063° W
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaPico San Millán, also known as El Torruco, is a mountain of the Iberian Peninusla and the highest summit of the province of Burgos (Castile and León, Spain), rising 2,131 metres (6991 feet) with a prominence of 319 metres (1,047 feet). Situated in the Sierra de la Demanda mountain range, the northwesternmost end of the Iberian System, it is part of the Sierra de la Demanda Natural Area and Special Protection Area (ZEPA) for its birdlife. The summit marks the boundary between the comarcas of Montes de Oca and Sierra de la Demanda, as well as the tripoint of the municipalities of Santa Cruz del Valle Urbión (Montes de Oca) Barbadillo de Herreros (Sierra de la Demanda), and Pineda de la Sierra (Sierra de la Demanda).
Best months
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Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tres Mojones | 1,939 m | SW 203° | 1.4 km |
| Mojón Alto | 1,959 m | NE 55° | 1.7 km |
| Cabeza Aguilez | 2,029 m | NE 58° | 2.2 km |
| Morra Tejada | 1,759 m | S 158° | 2.4 km |
| Trigaza Sur | 2,085 m | NW 307° | 3.2 km |
| Cabeza de la Piñuela | 1,968 m | E 82° | 3.8 km |
Routes of ascent
| Route | Network | Distance | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ascensión al San Millán | lwn | 29.8 km | — |