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Balma de la Font de Sant Ferran

Petita balma a Olius

Olius • Solsonès4m0

Small rock shelter in Olius, in sandstone terrain, formed by erosion from the torrent's water.

Characteristics

Location

It is located below the font de Sant Ferran, in the same ravine, right next to the font de l'Hostal de les Forques. Starting from the font de Sant Ferran, follow the path that descends gradually along the left slope of the torrent; it is about 100 m approximately to the right. Approximate coordinates without much precision.

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Entrances

Always verify coordinates and access conditions before setting out.

  1. Balma de la Font de Sant Ferran

    Elevation: 815 m

    42.015928, 1.469689
    UTM 31T (ETRS89) 373293 4652677
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Description

Morphology

It is a small rock shelter, in sandstone terrain, formed by the fall of the torrent's water, eroding the softer ground. It has a length of about 20 metres approximately, a base of about 16 in length by 4 in depth, with a maximum height that does not reach 3.

Hydrology

On the south side there is a hole from which a small spring emerges when it rains heavily.

History

The only known data are from the visit and survey carried out by Salvador Codina (CE Solsonès) on 7-12-2016.

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Bibliography

  1. Codina, Salvador (2018).-”Balma de la Font de Sant Ferran”. Corriol (189):11. CE Solsonès.

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