Avenc de Can Xixolina

A 29-metre-deep pit in the municipality of Begues, first explored by the EGUME de Gavà on 14 April 1996.

Begues • Baix Llobregat 45m 29m

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A 29-metre-deep pit in the municipality of Begues, first explored by the EGUME de Gavà on 14 April 1996.

Begues · Baix Llobregat

Length: 45 m · Depth: 29 m

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Topographic map of the main entrance — Main entrance · ICGC topographic map

A 29-metre-deep pit in the municipality of Begues, first explored by the EGUME de Gavà on 14 April 1996.

Characteristics

Type: Pothole
Municipality: Begues
Region: Baix Llobregat
Unit: Ordal, muntanyes de l'
Length: 45 meters
Depth: 29 meters
Major Unit: Serralada Litoral
Lithology: Limestone
Updated on EspeleoÍndex: December 9, 2018

Location

Located on the paved road that climbs to the electrical station, between the avenc de Can Sadurní and the Pla de Sots, at the height of the avenc Daniel. One must head NW towards an electrical transmission tower; the cavity is located halfway between the avenc Daniel and the tower, in the middle of the head of an incipient torrent.

Entrances

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Can Xixolina, Avenc de
Elevation: 532 m
41.349910, 1.906350
UTM 31T (ED 50) 408604 4578383
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Topographic

Avenc de Can Xixolina - Topography, Begues, Baix Llobregat

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Avenc de Can Xixolina - Photo, Begues, Baix Llobregat

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Description

Morphology

The entrance is a funnel of blocks. The 18-metre shaft has a block wedged between walls and is bell-shaped. On reaching about 10 metres it connects, through a small ledge, with another parallel shaft. The base is a ramp of blocks. At the lowest end a 4-metre drop opens, easily downclimbable, which places one in a final small chamber at -29 metres.

Progression

An easy descending opening and a short traversing stretch to the left place one at a 3-metre drop, the base of which is the entrance to an 18-metre shaft. The 4-metre drop is easily downclimbable.

History

The first exploration was carried out by the EGUME de Gavà on 14 April 1996.

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Bibliography

SEO del CE Vallirana. (2001).-“Recull de cavitats inèdites”. Ardenya (1):57-68. SEO – CE Vallirana.

Fotos 'JNC' facilitades per Jordi Navarro, (Centre Excursionista de Castellar del Vallès).
Topografia inèdita de Carles Pons (Espeleo Grup l'Hospitalet) 1999.