Puig d'Arques

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Puig d'Arques
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Puig d'Arques summit
Highest point
Elevation 532 m (1,745 ft)
Prominence 410 m (1,350 ft)  OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg
Isolation 28.27 km (17.57 mi)  OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg
to Muntanya de Velers  OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg
Coordinates 41°53′19″N2°59′40″E / 41.88861°N 2.99444°E / 41.88861; 2.99444 Coordinates: 41°53′19″N2°59′40″E / 41.88861°N 2.99444°E / 41.88861; 2.99444
Geography
Location Baix Empordà, Catalonia
Parent range Les Gavarres (Catalan Coastal Range)
Geology
Mountain type Silicious
Climbing
First ascent Unknown
Easiest route From Cruïlles, Monells or Sant Sadurní de l'Heura

Puig d'Arques is a mountain of Catalonia, Spain. It has an elevation of 532 metres above sea level. [1]

The mountain top is accessible by road. On the top is a communications tower and a wooden lokout tower.

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References

  1. "Mapa Topogràfic de Catalunya". Institut Cartogràfic de Catalunya. Retrieved May 22, 2010..