Espluga Melera

A 5-metre-long rock shelter on the wall of Canalda (Odèn), formed by three small hollows.

Odèn • Solsonès 5m

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Espluga Melera

A 5-metre-long rock shelter on the wall of Canalda (Odèn), formed by three small hollows.

Odèn · Solsonès

Length: 5 m

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

A 5-metre-long rock shelter on the wall of Canalda (Odèn), formed by three small hollows.

Characteristics

Type: Cave
Municipality: Odèn
Region: Solsonès
Unit: Solsonès
Length: 5 meters
Depth: 0 meters
Major Unit: Prepirineu
Lithology: Conglomerate
Updated on EspeleoÍndex: December 29, 2013

Location

On the L-401 road towards Coll de Jou, at kilometre 37.2, we will go up the slope on the left in a N direction for 200 metres and 100 of elevation gain, until reaching the base of the cliff where this rock shelter is found.

It can also be reached from the Coves dels Moros; follow along the base of the cliff in a SW direction for about 300 metres, where the rock shelter is found.

Entrances

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Melera, Espluga
Elevation: 1396 m
42.130261, 1.511514
UTM 31T (ED 50) 377070 4665511
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Topographic

Espluga Melera - Topography, Odèn, Solsonès

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Description

Morphology

It consists of three small hollows next to one another; the largest of them is 5 metres long.

History

Known since time immemorial, it was explored by the EDES in the summer of 1963.

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Bibliography

Borràs,J; Miñarro,J.M; Talavera,F.(1980).-”l'Urgell, el Solsonès, la Segarra i el Berguedà”. Catàleg Espeleològic de Catalunya (vol 5):1-233. Ed. Políglota. Barcelona.
Coordenades, fotos i situació aportades per la web “Engarrista” (www.engarrista.com) de Marc Solé post del dia 25 de desembre de 2011.” Ferrada Puig Arnau, coves dels Moros i paret de Canalda”.