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Puigsou

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Puigsou
Highest point
Elevation991 m (3,251 ft)
ListingMountains in Catalonia
Coordinates42°4′20.93″N 2°41′10.00″E / 42.0724806°N 2.6861111°E / 42.0724806; 2.6861111
Geography
Map
LocationCatalonia, Spain

Puigsou is a mountain in Catalonia, Spain. At an elevation of 991 metres above sea level, it is the highest point in the comarca of Gironès.[1] Located near the Santuari de la Mare de Déu de Rocacorba, it is part of the protected area of the mountains of Rocacorba. The mountain hosts several antennas for telecommunications and broadcasting, including television.

The road from Banyoles, 13.8 km long climbing 881m at an average of 6.5 percent, is often used by the many professional cyclists that reside in Girona.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Mapa Topogràfic de Catalunya". Institut Cartogràfic de Catalunya. Archived from the original on 2006-12-07. Retrieved May 22, 2010.
  2. ^ "Michael Barry's Diary: Christmas in Girona". VeloNews.com. Archived from the original on 2009-12-28. Retrieved September 28, 2010.