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la Catedral

la Catedral

Large 25 m deep rock shelter in Peramola (Alt Urgell), formed along a softer stratum, with flowstone and floor coating.

Peramola • Alt Urgell 25m

Large 25 m deep rock shelter in Peramola (Alt Urgell), formed along a softer stratum, with flowstone and floor coating.

Characteristics

Location

From Peramola take the path to Cortiuda. Where the asphalt ends, follow the track on the right that climbs toward the Roca del Corb. On reaching Coll de Mu, the divide between the conglomerates of the Roca del Corb and those of Sant Honorat, look for, at its lowest point, a gully that descends in a SE direction. Seeking the most suitable place to cross, you reach the foot of the rocky outcrop, which must be followed toward the E. It does not take long to reach La Catedral.

On the ICC map it is located much farther west.

Map

Entrances

Always verify coordinates and access conditions before setting out.

  1. Catedral, la

    Elevation: 858 m

    42.080271, 1.264277
    UTM 31T (ED 50) 356523 4660350
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Photos

la Catedral - Photo, Peramola, Alt UrgellView image
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Description

Morphology

Wide rock shelter about 25 metres deep by 22 wide that has taken advantage of a softer stratum for its development. The floor presents a gentle slope that steepens in its final stretch.

Speleothems

At the back of the rock shelter a small flowstone is observed.

Hydrology

In certain places of the cave a floor coating can be seen, superimposed on the clayey floor, the result of a certain hydrological reactivation in the form of dripping.

Other details

Vegetation occupies extensive parts of the cavity.

History

Known since time immemorial, it has been cited in numerous hiking itineraries.

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Bibliography

 

  • Dades, topografia i fotografies facilitades per Alfred Montserrat (ERE - CEC)
  • Coordenades facilitades per Gerard Remolins

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