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Forat del Cairat

Cave with a length of 18 metres in Margalef (Montsant), explored by the GELL around 1998.

Margalef • Priorat 18m

Cave with a length of 18 metres in Margalef (Montsant), explored by the GELL around 1998.

Characteristics

Location

The cave is located in Margalef (Montsant). From the ermita de Sant Salvador de Margalef, follow the path that, passing in front of the spring, leads to the mas del Serrador. Once we reach an uphill stretch that coincides with the first corner found on the left-hand side, a half-lost path branches off leading to the foot of the cova de la Mosca. Advancing as best one can, one climbs up until reaching a yew tree, beside which and in the bed of the small ravine the cavity opens. Approximate coordinates without much reliability.

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Entrances

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  1. Forat del Cairat

    Elevation: 665 m

    41.272820, 0.772300
    UTM 31T (ED 50) 313510 4571640
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Description

Morphology

Small cavity with a length of 18 metres that takes advantage of a concavity produced by the thalweg of the ravine, penetrating beneath a small ledge with the floor covered in pebbles.

History

Explored by the GELL around 1998.

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Bibliography

  1. Farrús,M.;Satorra,A.;Pérez,Ll.(1999).-Resultats de les campanyes del grup espeleològic lleidatà a la serra del Montsant. Anys 1995-1997. El Montsant” Grallera (5):5-44. GELL-CE Lleida.

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