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Coves del Bisbe

Coves del Bisbe

Known caves on the S face of Montcau, in Sant Llorenç del Munt, in a clayey stratum between conglomerate ledges.

Mura • Bages 10m

Known caves on the S face of Montcau, in Sant Llorenç del Munt, in a clayey stratum between conglomerate ledges.

Characteristics

Location

On the S face of the Montcau hill, in Sant Llorenç del Munt. Very visible from the path from Coll d'Estenalles to Coll d'Eres. Difficult access.

Map

Entrances

Always verify coordinates and access conditions before setting out.

  1. Coves del Bisbe

    Elevation: 967 m

    41.672716, 2.005700
    UTM 31T (ED 50) 417327 4614121
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Description

Morphology

A group of caves, some of them very small, set in a clayey stratum intercalated like a wedge between two conglomerate ledges and along a space of about 40 metres. The widest concavity is the one located in the easternmost area.

Hydrology

Ancient multiple spring of very little importance.

History

Known since time immemorial.

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Bibliography

  1. GES-CMB (1974).- Catálogo espeleológico de la provincia de Barcelona. 198 pp. Club Montañés Barcelonés /Diputación Provincial de Barcelona.
  1. Romero, M. (1974).- “Les cavitats del Turó del Montcau (Sant Llorenç del Munt)” Espeleòleg (21): 37-62. ERE del Centre Excursionista de Catalunya. Barcelona.

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