Zapatilla (mountain)

Zapatilla (also known as La Zapatilla) is a Spanish peak in the Pyrenees mountain range.

Zapatilla
Zapatilla, Candanchú, 15 March 2014
Highest point
Elevation2,242 m (7,356 ft)
Prominence14.028 m (46.02 ft)
Coordinates42°46′32.30″N 0°33′08.51″W
Geography
Zapatilla is located in Spain
Zapatilla
Zapatilla
CountrySpain
Parent rangePyrenees

Location

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]

  • View of the Zapatilla tube, 20 December 2005
    View of the Zapatilla tube, 20 December 2005
  • Zapatilla Tube (Candanchú), 24 February 2008
    Zapatilla Tube (Candanchú), 24 February 2008

References
  1. "La Zapatilla". PeakVisor. Retrieved 2022-04-29.
  2. Urrutia, Javier. "Mendikat → Zapatilla, La (2225 m)". www.mendikat.net (in Spanish). Retrieved 2022-04-29.
  3. "Esquí extremo en el icono de Candanchú". Red Bull (in Spanish). Retrieved 2022-04-29.
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