Escletxa del Pi

Important esquerda de 20 m. de desnivell a la Serra del Cairat (Esparreguera).

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Escletxa del Pi

Important esquerda de 20 m. de desnivell a la Serra del Cairat (Esparreguera).

Esparreguera · Baix Llobregat

Length: 45 m · Depth: 20 m

Updated record

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

A 20 m deep fissure in the serra del Cairat, in Esparreguera, known and explored by SIRE – UEC Olesa de Montserrat around 1965.

Characteristics

Type: Pothole
Municipality: Esparreguera
Region: Baix Llobregat
Unit: Sant Salvador de les Espases - Serra de Rubió
Length: 45 meters
Depth: 20 meters
Major Unit: Serralada Prelitoral
Lithology: Limestone
Last review: 2012-11-17

Location

In the serra del Cairat, east of the coll de Cassot, on the slope of the torrent de Sant Salvador.

From the Cova del Mussol and the Avenc Núria, follow the cliff face a little further down; when the slope becomes steeper, the elongated mouth of the cavity can be found, parallel to the crag.

Approximate coordinates and difficult location.

The topography section includes a map prepared by Xavier Badiella showing most of the cavities in the area, which may help in locating it.

Entrances

Always verify coordinates and access conditions before setting out.

Pi, Escletxa del
Elevation: 253 m
41.575590, 1.881080
UTM 31T (ED 50) 406814 4603465
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Topographic

Escletxa del Pi - Topography, Esparreguera, Baix Llobregat

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Description

Morphology

The 18 metre inclined entrance, with 12 metres of drop from the upper lip to the lower one, gives access to a long fissure with a couple of ledges descending to a depth of 8 metres.

Drop: 20 m. (+12 ; -8)

Progression

From the upper part of the entrance, a ledge is reached from which a 15 metre pit can be descended, leading, after passing another ledge, to a few metres before the end of the lower gallery.