Zapatilla (also known as La Zapatilla) is a Spanish peak in the Pyrenees mountain range.
| Zapatilla | |
|---|---|
 Zapatilla, Candanchú, 15 March 2014 | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,242 m (7,356 ft) |
| Prominence | 14.028 m (46.02 ft) |
| Coordinates | 42°46′32.30″N 0°33′08.51″W / 42.7756389°N 0.5523639°W |
| Geography | |
  Zapatilla | |
| Country | Spain |
| Parent range | Pyrenees |
Location edit
It is located on the Spanish side of the French border, near the Candanchú ski resort. It is located at a height of 2,450 m (8,040 ft). The prominence is at 14.028 m (46.02 ft). Aspe is located adjacent to Zapatilla.[1]
The peak's La Zapatilla tube, an incline of 35º, is known for providing an extreme challenge to professional skiers and snowboarders.[2][3]
Gallery edit
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View of the Zapatilla tube, 20 December 2005 -
Zapatilla Tube (Candanchú), 24 February 2008
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References edit
- ^ "La Zapatilla". PeakVisor. Retrieved 2022-04-29.
- ^ Urrutia, Javier. "Mendikat → Zapatilla, La (2225 m)". www.mendikat.net (in Spanish). Retrieved 2022-04-29.
- ^ "Esquí extremo en el icono de Candanchú". Red Bull (in Spanish). Retrieved 2022-04-29.
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