Torre Cerredo, also called Torrecerredo or Torre de Cerredo ( Asturian: ''La Torre Cerréu''), is the highest peak of the

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, northern

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. With a prominence of 1,931 m, it is an

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and the third most prominent peak of the

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Geography

The mountain has an elevation of 2,650 metres, making it the highest peak of the

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and the

. Torre Cerredo is located on the central massif of the Picos de Europa, the Urrieles Massif, on the limits of the provinces

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and León. Its summit towers 2,200 metres over the river

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and offers wide views over the western massif and the Cares' tributaries.

Climbing

Torre Cerredo was first ascended by Aymar d'Arlot de Saint Saud, Paul Labrouche, Juan Suárez, de Espinama and Francois Salles, from

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that does not require special equipment. The most common approach uses the refuges of Jou de los Cabrones and Vega de Urriellu.

References

External links

"Torrecerredo, Spain" on Peakbagger
{{Ultras of Europe Mountains of Asturias Picos de Europa Mountains of Castile and León Two-thousanders of Spain Highest points of Spanish provinces

Geography

Climbing

See also

References

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