Caving excursion in the Grotte des Jeunes in Ardèche

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Activity Snapshot

Fitness level: Everybody welcome
Duration: 1 half day
Spoken languages: English, French
Minimum age: From 5 years-old and up
Cancellation policy: flexible More info
Opening seasons:

Activity description

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!

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.

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)
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Meeting point
Grotte Jeunes parking lot - Cimetière, St-Etienne, 07200 Saint-Étienne-de-Fontbellon Get directions

Cancellation policy

Cancellation 4 days or more prior to the agreed activity date
You will be automatically refunded for the full amount for the activity
4 days
Cancellation between 48 and 96 hours prior to the agreed activity date
You are entitled to a 50% refund
48 hrs
Cancellation 48 hours or later prior to the agreed activity date
No refund will be possible
Weather Guarantee
Regardless of the date, if the activity is cancelled due to bad weather conditions, you will be offered a refund or the chance to reschedule

Reviews

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4.8 / 5
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  • 5 / 5

Super 1re expérience de la spéléologie

  • 5 / 5

Première grotte pour nous en famille avec de belles surprises aquatiques. Magnifique

  • 4 / 5

Avec nos 2 enfants de 5 et 8 ans, c'était une 1ére dans une grotte (pas celle de l'annonce à cause de la météo). Ca a plu à tout le monde!!! Jean Louis est un passionné!

  • 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.

  • 5 / 5

pour une première fois cette grotte est parfaite.

  • 4.3 / 5

Superbe après-midi d'initiation avec un instructeur, Jean-Louis, passionné et passionnant.

  • 4.8 / 5

Spéléologie

  • 4.8 / 5

Accessible à tous niveaux nous avons vraiment passé un super moment à évoluer mon fils de 10 ans et moi dans cette grotte.

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Ras.

  • 5 / 5

Spéléologie

  • 5 / 5

Très bonne activité

  • 5 / 5

Sport caving

  • 4 / 5

Une bonne découverte, activité bien sympa.