
Espluga de Riu de Valls
Balma al riu Aigua de Valls (Guixers).
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Espluga de Riu de Valls
Balma al riu Aigua de Valls (Guixers).
Guixers · Solsonès
Length: 20 m
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Balma al riu Aigua de Valls (Guixers), with a 50-metre-long floor plan and a large visor.
Topographic
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Description
Morphology
It has a floor plan 50 metres long, with an average depth of 15 metres; the deepest point exceeds 20 metres. It has a large visor, up to about 20 metres high. We will also observe some blocks of rock fallen from the ceiling scattered on the ground.
Hydrology
In the middle of the cave we will still be able to see the remains of lime on the ground that reveal a small waterfall.
Progression
We will follow the track downstream from the dam for about 500 metres. To reach it we will have the drawback of crossing the river at the most suitable place with great caution because of the strength of the river and the deep pools. Once across we will look for a high cliff with a large visor that hides the long balma.
Other details
In the southernmost part the terrain rises in height and we will still find the remains of a dry-stone wall, which at one time had served as a dwelling.
History
Known since ancient times in the area.
Bio
In summer the swallows take advantage of it to nest there.
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Bibliography
- Codina, Salvador.(2012).-”Ruta espeleològica pel riu de Valls”. Corriol (166):12-14. Centre Excursionista del Solsonès.
- Dades extretes del blog de Jordi de Valles, post del dia 8-10-2015 (cavitatsdecatalunya.blogspot.com.es).
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