Balma de l'Espluga

A 5-metre-deep rock shelter in the Montsec de Rúbies (Vilanova de Meià), 16 metres wide and 2.85 metres high at its maximum, surrounded by a dry-stone wall.

Vilanova de Meià • Noguera 5m

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Balma de l'Espluga

A 5-metre-deep rock shelter in the Montsec de Rúbies (Vilanova de Meià), 16 metres wide and 2.85 metres high at its maximum, surrounded by a dry-stone wall.

Vilanova de Meià · Noguera

Length: 5 m

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

A 5-metre-deep rock shelter in the Montsec de Rúbies (Vilanova de Meià), 16 metres wide and 2.85 metres high at its maximum, surrounded by a dry-stone wall.

Characteristics

Type: Cave
Municipality: Vilanova de Meià
Region: Noguera
Unit: Montsec de Rúbies
Length: 5 meters
Depth: 0 meters
Major Unit: Prepirineu
Lithology: Limestone
Updated on EspeleoÍndex: March 18, 2016

Location

The rock shelter is located in the Montsec de Rúbies (Vilanova de Meià).

From Vilanova de Meià, follow the L-913 towards l'Hostal Roig. At km 3.2, take a track that branches off to the left (signposted Mare de Déu del Puig de Meià). We will follow this track for about 6.5 km. Here a sign indicates the track, suitable only for off-road vehicles, which after 1.4 km will bring us to the ermita de Sant Alís. About 50 m before the ermita, we must descend to our right, with no path. Shortly afterwards, we must head to the left to cross a small scree slope, until we reach the foot of the cliff, where we will soon find the rock shelter, closed off by a stone wall.