Serra de Montsant is a mountain chain in

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. The main populated area in the range is La Morera de Montsant.

Description

It is part of the

Catalan Pre-Coastal Range The Catalan Pre-Coastal Range () is a system of mountain ranges running parallel to the Mediterranean Sea coast in Catalonia. It is part of the Catalan Mediterranean System. Its main axis runs between the Catalan Transversal Range and the Ser ...

. The main peaks are Roca Corbatera (1,163 m), Piló dels Senyalets (1,109 m) and la Cogulla (1,063 m). The ''Serra de Montsant'', meaning 'Holy Mountain Range' is thus named because there were many hermits living in the range in early Medieval times. The Montsant mountain range is currently a

protected area Protected areas or conservation areas are locations which receive protection because of their recognized natural or cultural values. Protected areas are those areas in which human presence or the exploitation of natural resources (e.g. firewood ...

, the Serra de Montsant Natural Park.

Local wine

This mountain region is a famous

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-producing zone; some of the best

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s 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.

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References

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Institut Cartogràfic de Catalunya
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Description

Local wine

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