Ganekogorta or Belaute is a mountain in the border of the provinces of Biscay and Álava in the Basque Country, Spain. It is located roughly halfway between Bilbao and Llodio. It is the main peak of a massif that comprises some smaller mountains like Pagasarri, Ganeta, Pastorekorta, Arnotegi and Arraiz. The northern slopes of the massif reach the city of Bilbao.[2]
Ganekogorta | |
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Belaute | |
Highest point | |
Elevation | 999 m (3,278 ft) |
Prominence | 725[1] |
Coordinates | 43°12′12″N 2°58′41″W / 43.20333°N 2.97806°W |
Naming | |
Language of name | Basque |
Geography | |
Location | Álava and Biscay, Basque Country, Spain |
Climbing | |
Easiest route | Hike |
References
edit- ^ "Ganekogorta". peakbagger.com. Retrieved 3 January 2023.
- ^ Gil García, Josean (December 2008). Montes de Araba (in Spanish). Bilbao: Sua Edizioak. pp. 33–38. ISBN 978-84-8216-313-0.33-38&rft.pub=Sua Edizioak&rft.date=2008-12&rft.isbn=978-84-8216-313-0&rft.aulast=Gil García&rft.aufirst=Josean&rfr_id=info:sid/en.wikipedia.org:Ganekogorta" class="Z3988">
External links
edit- Media related to Ganekogorta at Wikimedia Commons
- Ganekogorta at the Mendikat website (in Spanish)