Serra de Montsant is a mountain chain in Catalonia, Spain. The main populated area in the range is La Morera de Montsant. Description 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).Mapa Topogràfic de Catalunya - Institut Cartogràfic de Catalunya The Serra de Montsant, meaning 'Holy Mountain Range' is thus named because there were many hermits living in the range in early Medieval times.Anuario de estudios medievales; Instituto de Historia Medieval de España 2003; p.982
The Montsant mountain range is currently a protected area, the Serra de Montsant Natural Park.Parc Natural de la Serra de Montsant Local wine 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.AADD, Museus i Centres de Patrimoni Cultural a Catalunya. 2010. Departament de Cultura de la Generalitat de Catalunya. Barcelona; p. 87 It gives its name to the Montsant wine-producing area. Panorama
See also Montsant DO Catalan Pre-Coastal Range Parc Natural de la Serra de Montsant Mountains of Catalonia
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Institut Cartogràfic de Catalunya