Laila Peak (Caucasus) Explained

Laila
Elevation M:4008
Location:Racha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti, Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti Georgia
Parent:Caucasus Mountains
Coordinates:42.9202°N 42.557°W
Country Type:Countries
Country: Georgia
Map:Georgia
Easiest Route:basic snow/ice climb

Mount Laila, Lahili (Georgian: ლაჰილი), Lailchala (Georgian: ლაილჭალა) but also known as Lahla, is the highest peak of the Svaneti Range in Georgia. The elevation of the summit is 4009m (13,153feet) above sea level. Lahili's geological makeup mostly consists of Upper Palaeozoic-Triassic quartzite, metamorphic rock and sandstone. The mountain is covered by snow and ice. The northern slope of the summit contains several valley glaciers; notably, the Lahili Glacier descends from the summit down to an elevation of 2220m (7,280feet) above sea level.[1]

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  1. Georgian State (Soviet) Encyclopedia. 1983. Book 6. p. 151.