Cap de la Gallina Pelada

The Cap de la Gallina Pelada, also known as Cap Llitzet, is a mountain reaching 2,321 meters above sea level, making it the highest point of the Serra d'Ensija range. Located in the Berguedà region, its summit forms a natural border between the municipalities of Saldes, Fígols, and Gósol. It is an emblematic peak, considered "essential" on the FEEC's list of 100 summits, and is part of the protected area of Serra d'Ensija-els Rasos de Peguera.

This high-mountain environment features a distinct altitudinal transition with dense forests: black pine on the north slope (home to the capercaillie) and Scots pine on the south. As elevation increases, the forest gives way to expansive alpine meadows such as Planella Gran. Just below the summit, at 2,156 meters, lies the Refugi Delgado Úbeda (or Ensija Refuge), serving as a base for hikers.

Geologically, Cap de la Gallina Pelada is primarily composed of limestone. Notably, a small, rare area of non-carbonated (acidic) substrate at the summit supports unique alpine plant life, while Keuper gypsums and colorful clays surface on the northern slope.

The summit serves as a prime viewpoint due to its elevated and isolated position. It offers spectacular, unusual perspectives of the south face of the Pedraforca massif and the Serra del Cadí to the north, the Port del Comte massif to the west, and the Rasos de Peguera and Montserrat on clear days to the south. It also provides a broad panorama of the entire Berguedà, Vall de Lord, and much of the Pyrenean mountain range.

This is a classic, accessible, and highly valued destination for hiking year-round. In winter, it is extremely popular for ski mountaineering and snowshoeing, as its wide, gentle upper slopes retain snow well. Common routes include ascents from the north side (Saldes, via Font Freda or Parc de Palomera) or the south side (Peguera, Fígols), which passes beneath the impressive Roca Gran de Ferrús.