Caving in the Port de l'Hers abyss in Ariège

Organized by Vertikarst

Activity Snapshot

Fitness level: Sporty
Duration: 10 hrs
Spoken languages: English, French
Minimum age: From 18 years-old and up
Cancellation policy: flexible More info
Opening seasons:

Activity description

Embark on a full day of caving to discover the Port de l'Hers abyss, immersing yourself in the depths of the earth!

This caving exploration is perfect for sportsmen and women looking for a thrill. Your instructor is there at all times to guide you and help you through the many obstacles. He will teach you caving techniques and the specificities of the chasm.

The Gouffre Georges is located near Auzat in the bowels of Mont Béas in the heart of the Parc Naturel Régional des Pyrénées Ariégeoises. It has a total length of more than 4 km and a depth of 721 m.

During the day you will move between galleries, shafts, underground river and even a siphon at a depth of 400 metres.

Offer Description

The Gouffre Georges is located near Auzat in the bowels of Mont Béas in the heart of the Parc Naturel Régional des Pyrénées Ariégeoises. The underground network extends over a total length of more than 4 km and a depth of 721 m.

This chasm promises magnificent scenery between the pink marbled limestone rocks and the lherzolite. The latter is actually a rock from the earth's mantle that is extremely rare to observe (and which owes its name to the nearby L'Hers pond).

This particularity has earned the chasm a worldwide reputation. In 2018, an international team of researchers descended there to study the formation of the Pyrenean mountains and, more generally, the movements of the continents.

First of all, you will go through some very beautiful and large galleries. You will also have to descend several shafts with the appropriate caving techniques. Finally, you will arrive at the underground river. The objective is a siphon located at a depth of 400 m. Once you have reached this point, all you have to do is go back up. The picnic (brought by you) halfway through the route will be in the chasm itself.

The return to the exit of the chasm is planned for around 8pm. You will remove your equipment and can go and change.

Included
  • All caving equipment
  • Shoes
Excluded
  • Transfers
  • Lunch
Do not forget to bring
  • Picnic & bottled water
100% secure payments
by credit card or Paypal
Meeting point
In front of the restaurant of Etang de Lers 09320 Le Port 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