Balma del Vent

Petita balma al Tossal d'Isòvol (la Cerdanya)

Isòvol • Cerdanya5m0

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Balma del Vent

Petita balma al Tossal d'Isòvol (la Cerdanya)

Isòvol · Cerdanya

Length: 5 m

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Small rock shelter at the Tossal d'Isòvol, in the Cerdanya, measuring 10x5x4 metres, divided by a rock column.

Characteristics

Type: Cave
Municipality: Isòvol
Region: Cerdanya
Unit: Alt Segre
Length: 5 meters
Depth: 0 meters
Major Unit: Pirineu Axial
Lithology: Limestone
Last review: 2012-11-17

Location

On the western slope of the Tossal d'Isòvol, in the Cerdanya. From the la Cova dels Al·luvions a ledge begins that, following it in a NE direction, leads to the Balma del Vent. Approximate coordinates of low precision.

Entrances

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Balma del Vent
Elevation: 1130 m
42.386012, 1.810819
UTM 31T (ED 50) 402205 4693525
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Topographic

Balma del Vent - Topography, Isòvol, Cerdanya

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Description

Morphology

Rock shelter with maximum dimensions of 10x5x4 metres, divided into two parts by a large rock column, excavated at the contact of the access ledge.

Other details

It appears, in all probability, to be an ancient river terrace.

History

Explored and surveyed by members of the ERE-CEC during the campaign carried out in the Cerdanya between the years 1966 and 1970. It was also the subject of archaeological work.

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Bibliography

Borràs, J.; Miñarro,JM.; Talavera, F: (1978).- Catàleg espeleològic de Catalunya. Vol. 1 (l'Alt Urgell i la Cerdanya): 166. Ed. Políglota. Barcelona.

Canals, M.; Ribera, C. Viñas, R. (1970).- La Fou de Bor i cavitats de l'alta vall del Segre., 98 pp. Centre Excursionista de Catalunya – Ed. Montblanch.