Balma de la Socalma

Balma al camí de la Pica d'Estats

Alins • Pallars Sobirà10m0

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Balma de la Socalma

Balma al camí de la Pica d'Estats

Alins · Pallars Sobirà

Length: 10 m

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Main entrance reference42.637739, 1.381469UTM 31 · 367302 4721857

A rock shelter on the Pica d'Estats path, used as a refuge by shepherds and hikers, with the entrance fitted with a small stone wall.

Characteristics

• Type: Cave
• Municipality: Alins
• Region: Pallars Sobirà
• Unit: Alt Pallars
• Length: 10 meters
• Depth: 0 meters
• Major Unit: Pirineu Axial
• Lithology: Schist
• Last review: 2020-04-17

Location

From the car park of the Vall Ferrera refuge we will follow the Pica d'Estats path for 3.3 kilometres. The rock shelter is located shortly after crossing the Socalma bridge, at the start of the climb to the Sotllo lake.

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1. Balma de la Socalma

   Elevation: 2125 m

   42.637739, 1.381469
   UTM 31T (ETRS89) 367302 4721857
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Description

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Rock shelter used as a refuge by shepherds and hikers, the entrance is fitted with a small stone wall. No survey is available.

History

Known since ancient times.

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