Cova del Tortó

Small ascending cave with a 10 m route in Capçanes (Priorat), with a single vestibule and a 2 m crawlway.

Capçanes • Priorat 10m 6m

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Cova del Tortó

Small ascending cave with a 10 m route in Capçanes (Priorat), with a single vestibule and a 2 m crawlway.

Capçanes · Priorat

Length: 10 m · Depth: 6 m

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

Small ascending cave with a 10 m route in Capçanes (Priorat), with a single vestibule and a 2 m crawlway.

Characteristics

Type: Cave
Municipality: Capçanes
Region: Priorat
Unit: Serra de Llaberia - Colldejou
Length: 10 meters
Depth: 6 meters
Major Unit: Serralada Prelitoral
Lithology: Limestone
Updated on EspeleoÍndex: February 18, 2013

Location

The cave is located in Capçanes (Priorat). From Capçanes, follow the itinerary toward the Fou and then follow the Llaberia path (GR-7), until reaching the Barranc del Tortó and the cliffs of the same name. At the point where the climb begins, leave the path and skirt the cliff until you find the cave. Approximate coordinates of low precision.

Entrances

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Cova del Tortó
Elevation: 465 m
41.078534, 0.823334
UTM 31T (ED 50) 317245 4549961
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Topographic

Cova del Tortó - Topography, Capçanes, Priorat

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Description

Morphology

A wide entrance gives access to the cavity, made up of a single vestibule ascending that becomes narrower toward the back. At the entrance mouth itself and on the left, there is a small crawlway about 2 metres long blocked by sediments.

Speleothems

The entire floor is covered by a layer of concretion.

Progression

Small ascending cave with a 10 m route.

History

The only data we know are those provided by members of the GEP of the Agrupació Excursionista Pedraforca (Barcelona) who visited it on 1 May 1973.

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Bibliography

Borràs, J.; Miñarro, JM.; Talavera, F. (1984).- Catàleg espeleològic de Catalunya. Vol. 7 (el Baix Camp, el Priorat i la Ribera d'Ebre. Políglota: 283 pp. Barcelona.

Montserrat, A. (1983).- Sobre algunes cavitats de les comarques del Baix Camp i Priorat (i III)”. Espeleòleg (34-35): 280-293. ERE – Centre Excursionista de Catalunya. Barcelona.