Forat dels Blocs

A 22-metre-deep pit in Margalef, explored by the GE Lleidatà in February 1999.

Margalef • Priorat 44m 22m

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Forat dels Blocs

A 22-metre-deep pit in Margalef, explored by the GE Lleidatà in February 1999.

Margalef · Priorat

Length: 44 m · Depth: 22 m

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

A 22-metre-deep pit in Margalef, explored by the GE Lleidatà in February 1999.

Characteristics

Type: Pothole
Municipality: Margalef
Region: Priorat
Unit: Montsant, el
Length: 44 meters
Depth: 22 meters
Major Unit: Serralada Prelitoral
Lithology: Conglomerate
Updated on EspeleoÍndex: November 17, 2012

Location

From Margalef we take the path that climbs after the spring towards the serra Major. This path soon gains height until it levels off in view of the Frare. Shortly before this point, we will see a charcoal kiln. Here we will leave the path to go into the woods; very soon we will find a bare area formed by fallen blocks, among which the cavity opens. Approximate coordinates.

Entrances

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Forat dels Blocs
Elevation: 762 m
41.272170, 0.778470
UTM 31T (ED 50) 314025 4571553
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Topographic

Forat dels Blocs - Topography, Margalef, Priorat

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Description

Morphology

The hole is a succession of ramps and drops that develop through empty spaces and concavities between the blocks. In the deepest part an opening communicates with the outside cliff.

Progression

Downclimbing between blocks.

History

Explored by the GE Lleidatà in February 1999.

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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. Anys 1995-1997. El Montsant”. Grallera (5):5-44. GELL. Lleida.

Farrús, M.;Satorra, A.;Pérez, Ll.(2006).-”Resultats de les campanyes del GELL a la serra del Montsant,II. Anys 1998-2005”. Grallera (6):3-33. GELL. Lleida.