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Burrone Capelvenere

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Burrone Capelvenere is a gorge that descends towards Burrone Iornito with a few waterfalls among which a majestic 35m jump well carved into the conglomerate.

Name	Burrone Capelvenere
Area	Calabria
Nearest village	Melissa
Elevation loss	170 m
Length	2300 m
Highest cascade	35 m
Rock	Conglomerate
Rating	4-5
Shuttle	Recommended
Explored by	Michele Angileri, Saverio Talerico; december 24 2018

I remember ...

In the earthy conglomerate walls of the ravines of Iornito area there are often sectors from which water exudes all year round, away from direct sunlight. It is the ideal environment for maidenhair ferns.
The first time I arrived here I was struck by the abundance of maidenhair ferns that covered the walls of this tributary of Iornito gorge. I had never seen such a maidenhair abundance before: that must be the "Maidenhair Gorge". I tried to go up through it, but soon I had to stop at the foot of a waterfall. And beyond I could see a much taller one ...