Caving in the Sakanie chasm, near Foix

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5 hrs
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From 10 years-old and up
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Descend into the Sakanie chasm for a 5-hour caving adventure near Foix and Tarascon-sur-Ariège!

Descend into the Sakanie chasm for a 5-hour caving adventure near Foix and Tarascon-sur-Ariège!

The Sakanie chasm is a real labyrinth, with almost 12 entrances leading to superb underground chambers and galleries filled with concretions (stalactites, stalagmites and draperies), reaching a depth of 80 meters. This will be the time to learn the specific techniques of rope caving, including 3 shafts (17, 8 and 9 meters respectively) that you will have to abseil down. You will then have to climb a series of ladders to return to the surface once the activity is over.

If you are a caving enthusiast, the Sakanie chasm will offer you an incredible experience near the town of Foix! Its underground passage is located in a limestone foothill above Tarascon-sur-Ariège, at the mouth of the Vicdessos valley, a stone's throw from the Spanish border.

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Practical information

Caving exploration with free souvenir photos to be taken on the Spél et Eaux website.

Course of events

- Welcome and equipment: 25 min
- Approach walk: 15 min
- Underground exploration: 4 hours depending on the audience
- Return walk: 15 min
- Time to discuss and debrief the adventure: 30 min

In total, 5 hours of caving activity!

Activity requirements

You must not have any medical contraindication to the practice of caving.

Maximum weight: 115 kg

Meeting point:
Face à Valro boulangerie pâtisserie St-Roch, 3 Av. Saint-Roch, 09400 Tarascon-sur-Ariège
Spoken languages:French, English
Included
  • Caving suit
  • Helmet and lighting
  • Harness, lanyards, carabiners and descender
  • Backpack
  • Souvenir pictures
Do not forget to bring
  • Closed shoes (sneakers or hiking shoes)
  • Bottle of water and snacks
  • Cord for eyeglass wearers
  • Elastic for long hair
  • Pants, t-shirt and sweatshirt with long sleeves
  • Spare clothing and shoes

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