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Itinerari del bosc protector

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Vistes a la Massana i si mirem a la dreta veiem Escàs, també si anem al fons de la imatge, veiem al centre, la vall de Prat Primer i a l'esquerra trobem la de Perafita. Camí del Jou Roc de la Cauba
Camí del Jou - Roc de la Cauba. Roc de la Cauba vistes a la Massana. Pic de Carroi i estació d'esquí Pal Vallnord
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distance · 3,8 Km
duration · 2h 40min
Elevation Gain · + 643
Circular · No

General Description

En aquest itinerari podràs observar com canvia la vegetació de la zona solana a l’obaga. Has pensat mai què passaria si aquest bosc no existís? A Andorra, pràcticament la meitat de la superfície del territori està formada per boscos. Boscos que ens proveeixen de fusta i fruits, que són la casa d’animals i vegetals, però que també ens protegeixen d’esllavissades i allaus. La funció dels boscos protectors per evitar el moviment del mantell nival, i el desencadenament d’allaus, està condicionada per les característiques de la seva massa forestal: la seva estructura, densitat i les espècies que l’integren. Els boscos es troben en constant transformació: l’arbre que avui veus, pot haver caigut demà. Nous arbres neixen cada dia, però també se’n talen i moren. La funció protectora dels boscos varia, evoluciona i pot desaparèixer amb el temps. T’has preguntat què passaria si en comptes dels boscos que veus en aquest recorregut, la superfície fos llisa? A La Massana comptem amb diferents extensions de boscos protectors, formades en gran part per pi negre en estatges subalpins i per pi roig en l’estatge montà. A dins dels boscos s’acumula menys neu, l’acció de la radiació solar també és menor i la rugositat del terreny que creen els arbres vius i morts afavoreix la fixació del mantell nival. Paral·lelament aquest tipus de boscos permeten la conservació d’espècies de fauna singular. Completa el repte Cub a Cub de la Massana amb la informació que trobaràs als cubs del camí.


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Safety tips

Enjoy the mountain safely

Mountain tours can be dangerous, which is why it is your responsibility to take all the necessary measures to safeguard your safety and integrity.

1. Preparation of the itinerary

Check the weather forecast before your departure

Take into account your physical condition and your experience in the environment

Consult the avalanche danger bulletin in winter times

Plan a suitable route knowing shelter points

2. Essential material

Bring the appropriate material for the activity and weather conditions

The rucksack cannot lack drink and food adapted to the departure

Don't forget to check beforehand that the DVA, Shovel and Probe are working

3. Mountain rescue

In the event of an accident or rescue in the mountains, call the emergency number.

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The information and/or data set out on this page are not binding, although they may guide you during your journey. However, said information and/or data will not replace the need for experience, training and/or the support of a professional when organizing your tour. Therefore, this page will not be responsible for safeguarding its security and integrity during its journey.

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What is ATES mapping?

The Avalanche Terrain Exposure Scale (ATES by its acronym in English) is a tool that allows you to evaluate, describe and communicate how prone the terrain is to being affected by avalanches, without taking into account variable snow-meteorological factors.

The ATES classification was developed in 2004 by Parks Canada following an accident in which seven teenagers died, probably due to a bad choice of route. Since then, this scale has been applied to several mountain ranges in Canada and New Zealand.

In the Pyrenees, this project has been developed in the Lauegi Center of Aran, in Tavascan, in some sectors of the Aragonese Pyrenees and in Andorra.

To carry out this classification, the technicians take into account different variables such as the slope, the density of the vegetation, the traps in the terrain or the frequency and size of expected avalanches, among others.

The final product is an invariant map in which the alluvial terrain is divided into three classes.

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What are the types of terrain?
Simple

Exposure to steep slopes and forest terrain. Some forest clearings may involve areas of infrequent avalanche arrivals. Many options to reduce or eliminate exposure

demanding

Exposure to well-defined avalanche path zones, exit zones or traps. There are options to reduce or eliminate exposure by careful route finding

Complex

Exposure to multiple and overlapping avalanche path zones or to large areas of open and sloping terrain. Multiple avalanche start zones with traps below. Minimal options to reduce exposure

For more information visit the website allaus.ad a project of Andorra Research + Innovation