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Cova del Cingle de Foix

A tiny little cave about 6 m long near the sanctuary of Foix, in Torrelles de Foix.

Torrelles de Foix • Alt Penedès 6m

A tiny little cave about 6 m long near the sanctuary of Foix, in Torrelles de Foix.

Characteristics

Location

Near the sanctuary of Santa Maria de Foix, at the upper part of the cliff. Coordinates and location of low precision.

Map

Entrances

Always verify coordinates and access conditions before setting out.

  1. Cova del Cingle de Foix

    Elevation: 635 m

    41.415046, 1.563616
    UTM 31T (ETRS89) 379957 4585828
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Description

Morphology

Consists of a single gallery about 6 metres long that gradually narrows.

History

Cited by Joan Virella in various articles about the Penedès. The only and scarce data we know are provided by Genar Aymamí in 1988.

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Bibliography

  1. Aymamí, G. (1988).- “Contribució al coneixement espeleològic de l'Alt Penedès (11ª nota)”. Excursionisme (157): 214-218. Unió Excursionista de Catalunya. Barcelona.
  1. Virella i Bloda, Joan (1980).- “La capçalera del riu Foix”. Vèrtex (78):201-207. Federació d'Entitats Excursionistes de Catalunya. Barcelona.

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