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Avenc de les Casetes

A 21-metre-deep pit in Vallirana, explored by CE Vallirana.

Vallirana • Baix Llobregat 42m 21m

A 21-metre-deep pit in Vallirana, explored by CE Vallirana.

Characteristics

Location

It is located on the upper platform above the cova de les Casetes, in the right-hand sector and on a rocky point that juts out among the blocks located below the cliff.

Approximate coordinates.

Map

Entrances

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  1. Avenc de les Casetes

    Elevation: 295 m

    41.381280, 1.915260
    UTM 31T (ED 50) 409393 4581856
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Description

Morphology

Wide entrance open between two large masses of rock; from the upper lip one can descend 12 metres. From the lower lip, a descending ramp with small steps leads onto a somewhat delicate traverse. An ascending gallery of square section ends in a room measuring 4x3x2 metres with a flat ceiling and a floor covered with blocks. A 3-metre step open between unstable blocks leads to the start of a ramp of modest section. The dimensions decrease as one descends until reaching an impenetrable zone. An accumulation of blocks closes the passage, at the base of a new step, where light from outside enters. A descending joint of a few metres, located about 10 metres below the entrance, allows one to descend to these blocks from outside.

Progression

From the lower lip, a descending ramp with small steps leads onto a somewhat delicate traverse, to access on the right an ascending gallery of square section. Once back on the previous traverse, one descends a 3-metre step open between unstable blocks, which leads to the start of a ramp of modest section. In opposition, one climbs up on the left to access a window through which the gallery continues.

History

Explored by CE Vallirana.

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Bibliography

  1. SEO del CE Vallirana. (2001).-“Recull de cavitats inèdites”. Ardenya (1):57-68. SEO – CE Vallirana.
  2. Rubinat Aumedes, Francesc (2004).- “Catàleg Espeleològic del Massís de l'Ordal”. Espeleosie (Monogràfic):1-117. SIE del CE Àliga. Barcelona.

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