Balma de la Paret

Small walled rock shelter north of Gerri de la Sal, in Baix Pallars, about 2 kilometres towards Sort, almost opposite the ermita de la Mare de Déu d'Arboló.

Baix Pallars • Pallars Sobirà 7m

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Balma de la Paret

Small walled rock shelter north of Gerri de la Sal, in Baix Pallars, about 2 kilometres towards Sort, almost opposite the ermita de la Mare de Déu d'Arboló.

Baix Pallars · Pallars Sobirà

Length: 7 m

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

Small walled rock shelter north of Gerri de la Sal, in Baix Pallars, about 2 kilometres towards Sort, almost opposite the ermita de la Mare de Déu d'Arboló.

Characteristics

Type: Cave
Municipality: Baix Pallars
Region: Pallars Sobirà
Unit: Boumort, el
Length: 7 meters
Depth: 0 meters
Major Unit: Prepirineu
Lithology: Limestone
Updated on EspeleoÍndex: November 17, 2012

Location

About 2 kilometres from Gerri de la Sal in the direction of Sort, almost opposite the ermita de la Mare de Déu d'Arboló, at the foot of a cliff and about 8 metres above the road. Approximate coordinates.

Entrances

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Balma de la Paret
Elevation: 610 m
42.333690, 1.065500
UTM 31T (ED 50) 340720 4688842
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Topographic

Balma de la Paret - Topography, Baix Pallars, Pallars Sobirà

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Description

Morphology

Small rock shelter about 8 metres wide by 4 deep that has the particularity of being entirely covered by a stone wall joined with mud and about 55 centimetres thick.

Other details

The ceiling is not blackened or smoked and no animal remains were observed on the floor, making it probably useful for storing tools or similar.

History

The only reference we have is the one provided by Genar Aymamí from his visit in 1991.

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Bibliography

Aymamí, G. (1991).- “Excursió a l'Espluga de Cuberes i Solduga. Pallars Sobirà”. Excursionisme (193): 310-315. Unió Excursionista de Catalunya. Barcelona.