Caving excursion in the Grotte des Jeunes in Ardèche

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1 half day
Everybody welcome
From 5 years-old and up
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Introduce yourself to caving in Ardèche by exploring the Grotte des Jeunes near Aubenas with the instructors of Les Intraterrestres!

Introduce yourself to caving in Ardèche by exploring the Grotte des Jeunes near Aubenas with the instructors of Les Intraterrestres!

Located in Saint-Etienne-de-Fontbellon near Aubenas, the Grotte des Jeunes is ideal for an introduction to caving. A must-do activity for families in the Ardèche region, the main objective of the introduction to caving at the Grotte des Jeunes is to discover the underground geological world of the Ardèche. Go on an adventure along an underground river in the heart of Ardèche and discover a caving itinerary that is not only underground, but also aquatic!

Accompanied by a state-qualified caving instructor, make your first 20-metre crawl. Progress vertically to descend into the cave and discover the geological treasures it contains. Once you have reached the river, follow it, then climb up to a syphon, a basin through which the river joins the cave. The Grotte des Jeunes then opens up its second part, consisting of a fossil network, without a river and with more clay. Once you are comfortable, you will have the possibility, if you wish, to try to cross the narrow passages.

Don't wait any longer and come live an unforgettable experience by discovering caving in Pradons in Ardèche with Les Intraterrestres!

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Practical information

Course of events

- Meet at the Grotte Jeunes car park - Cimetière, St-Etienne, 07200 Saint-Étienne-de-Fontbellon.
- Equipment set up by your instructor.
- Briefing by your instructor on the activity, the equipment and the safety rules.
- Approach walk to the cave of 5 minutes.
- Introduction to caving: narrow passages and crawling for 2 hours.
- Cleaning of wetsuits in the river.
- 5 minute walk back to the meeting point.

Activity requirements

It is imperative to be in good physical condition to do this activity.

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Special terms

The maximum weight for the wetsuits is 110 kg.

Meeting point:
Grotte Jeunes parking lot - Cimetière, St-Etienne, 07200 Saint-Étienne-de-Fontbellon
Spoken languages:French, English
Included
  • Speleology wetsuit
  • Harness
  • Knee pads
  • Boots
  • Headlamp helmet
Do not forget to bring
  • Change of clothes (13° inside the cave)
  • Bottled water & snack
  • Digital and compact type camera (optional)

Reviews

Average rating

4.9/5

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  • Very good
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Mark R., United Kingdom — 30/08/2017
5/5
Sport caving
Tiphaine R., France — 18/08/2024
5/5
Accessible aux enfants et aux adultes pas forcément rassurés, progression variable mais sans craintes
Claudine B., France — 30/07/2024
5/5
On en sort avec des étoiles dans les yeux, c'est paradoxal car c'est le dernier endroit où on pensait les voirs
Marie B., France — 26/08/2022
5/5
Première grotte pour nous en famille avec de belles surprises aquatiques. Magnifique
Karsten E., Germany — 11/08/2022
5/5
Höhlentour mit extrem kleinen Eingang, in den gekrochen werden muss. Nichts für Menschen, die keine extreme Enge ertragen können! Nicht für Jeden was, wer ein bisschen Abenteuer mag, ist genau richtig.

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