Forat de l'Auferí

Avenc de 12 m de fondària al Montsant (Margalef)

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Forat de l'Auferí

Avenc de 12 m de fondària al Montsant (Margalef)

Margalef · Priorat

Length: 17 m · Depth: 8 m

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A 12 m deep pit in Montsant (Margalef), with a comfortable entrance and a 5 metre slope.

Characteristics

Type: Pothole
Municipality: Margalef
Region: Priorat
Unit: Montsant, el
Length: 17 meters
Depth: 8 meters
Major Unit: Serralada Prelitoral
Lithology: Conglomerate
Last review: 2016-08-05

Location

In Montsant (Margalef). Going up from the river towards l'Auferí, once we reach the flat area we pass by the edge of a charcoal kiln that is on our left. A little further up, turning right and crossing a small tributary, we will reach the entrance of the cavity. Approximate coordinates.

Entrances

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Forat de l' Auferí
Elevation: 765 m
41.292310, 0.797550
UTM 31T (ED 50) 315680 4573750
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Topographic

Forat de l'Auferí - Topography, Margalef, Priorat

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Description

Morphology

A 12 m deep pit. The entrance has comfortable dimensions by means of a 5 metre slope. Once at the bottom, a small chamber offers two possibilities: a flat gallery that leads to a small alcove and a small step that closes the continuation 3 metres further down.

Speleothems

A small chamber with a small formation.

Progression

On the 5 metre slope it is advisable to install a length of rope to help oneself with the hands.

History

Explored by the GELL around 1996.

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Bibliography

Farrús,M.;Satorra,A.;Pérez,Ll.(1999).-Resultats de les campanyes del grup espeleològic lleidatà a la serra del Montsant.” Grallera (5):5-44. GELL-CE Lleida.