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Cova Pigotosa

Cova Pigotosa

A small cave in the Mata-redona area (Montsià), known since ancient times.

Sant Carles de la Ràpita • Montsià 10m

A small cave in the Mata-redona area (Montsià), known since ancient times.

Characteristics

Location

The cave is located in the Mata-redona area (Montsià). From Sant Carles de la Ràpita one must take the track that goes up the Solito ravine (path to Mata-redona) until reaching the Cocó del Jordi, where we can leave the car. At the second bend, above the Cocó, we leave the main path and climb directly up the steep trail that leads to the Pla de "la Rueda". From here one must follow the path in the direction of la Foradada. Before reaching the top of the ridge we take a turnoff to the right, leaving the PR. The trail begins to turn the mill in the opposite direction to the clock hands. When we are more or less in front of Mata-redona, a small path on the right descends toward the ravine and within a few metres we find the Cova Pigotosa.

Map

Entrances

Always verify coordinates and access conditions before setting out.

  1. Pigotosa, Cova

    Elevation: 560 m

    40.637507, 0.543734
    UTM 31T (ETRS89) 292287 4501419
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Photos

Cova Pigotosa - Photo, Sant Carles de la Ràpita, MontsiàView image
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Espeleoindex · CC BY-NC 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ · Image © its author.

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Description

Morphology

It appears to be a single and spacious chamber whose exact dimensions are unknown. No survey is available. A large trunk lying across the very mouth of the cave has made access somewhat difficult for many years. In the spacious interior we can shelter comfortably if necessary.

Speleothems

Although it has no spectacular formations, its ceiling presents a very interesting chromatic variety.

History

Known since ancient times.

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Bibliography

  • Totes les dades i fotografies han estat extretes del blog: senderes.blogspot (de Pep Badia, la Ràpita). Apunt del 27-5-2018. Inclou ruta a Wikiloc

Source: Espeleoindex (espeleoindex.com), modified. CC BY-NC 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/