The Montes de León (Spanish for "mountains of León", named after the ancient Kingdom of León) is a mountain range in north-western Spain, in the provinces of León, Zamora and Ourense. This range is located at the confluence of the Cantabrian Mountains and the Macizo Galaico. The summits of the range are often covered with snow in the winter.
| Montes de León | |
|---|---|
 Montes de León rising behind Astorga | |
| Highest point | |
| Peak | Teleno |
| Elevation | 2,188 m (7,178 ft) |
| Coordinates | 42°30′N 06°18′W / 42.500°N 6.300°W |
| Geography | |
  Montes de León Location in Spain | |
| Country | Spain |
| Communities | Castile and León |
| Parent range | Macizo Galaico-Leonés |
The highest peak is Teleno, at 2,188 metres (7,178 ft). Other important summits are Cabeza de la Yegua 2,142 metres (7,028 ft), Peña Trevinca 2,124 metres (6,969 ft) and Vizcodillo 2,121 metres (6,959 ft).
The Sierra de la Cabrera is a subrange of the Montes de León.
See also
edit- Cantabrian Mountains
- Cave of Valporquero (in the Montes de León range)
- Galician Massif
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