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Spectacular glacial scenery in the
Nuria valley of the Pyrenees.
The Vall de Nuria lies at the confluence of seven valleys, all of glacial
origin. Glacial landforms include U-shaped and hanging valleys, cirques,
moraines and roches moutonnees.
Lichenometry techniques may be used to estimate the different stages of
glacial retreat.  more
Studies can include glacial processes and landforms as well as river channel
characteristics, the impact of the Vall de Nuria ski resort and tourism
management for sustainability. more |
The Vall de Nuria is isolated and can
only be reached by a rack and pinion railway which climbs to 2000 metres.
The total journey time from Barcelona is approximately 2˝ hours.
The mountain resort is seen as a model of sustainable tourism, where visitor
impact is carefully managed. Common wildlife includes chamois and marmoset.
The Vall de Nuria study is available May-November when
the area is ice-free.
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