Balma de Sant Llorenç
A 5-metre-long rock shelter in Sant Llorenç de Morunys, with a 10-metre-wide and 4-metre-high porch, explored in 1993.
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Balma de Sant Llorenç
A 5-metre-long rock shelter in Sant Llorenç de Morunys, with a 10-metre-wide and 4-metre-high porch, explored in 1993.
Sant Llorenç de Morunys · Solsonès
Length: 5 m · Depth: 5 m
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A 5-metre-long rock shelter in Sant Llorenç de Morunys, with a 10-metre-wide and 4-metre-high porch, explored in 1993.
Topographic
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Description
Morphology
It is a fairly large rock shelter, with a porch 10 metres wide by about 4 metres at its highest point, but only 5 metres deep. The floor slopes towards the rasa de Torroella, with a drop of about 5 metres.
Progression
We will leave the vehicle in a suitable place and return to the point mentioned above. To finish reaching it we will have to descend by the easiest place, since there is no path or trail that goes down directly or passes underneath. A few metres before arriving, at the bend there is a large pile of big rocks, with no vegetation. We will descend very cautiously, since there are some rocks that are not stabilised and can still roll down the slopes. At the end of the rocky area we will still find rubbish from an old uncontrolled dump. From here on we will have to use our sense of direction to the utmost to head in the direction below the spur, through the vegetation of holm oaks, boxwoods, kermes oaks and gorse that will keep blocking our way. Once we gradually approach the wall it will be easier to finish reaching it.
History
The first known reference is from the exploration carried out by S. Codina and X. Borés (CE Solsonès), on 10 April 1993.
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Bibliography
- Codina, S, (2006).- “Balma de Sant Llorenç”. Corriol (140):12-13. CE Solsonès.
- Arxiu Salvador Codina.
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