Remerciements photos, Yann Gardère
Discover the beautiful cavities around the congress. There are all levels, but don’t forget to get information at the “caving” stand on the congress to take descriptions, topographies, information on conditions, difficulties and key passages …
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Cave Prérouge
To discover absolutely. Large galleries, pretty concretions, rooms, low passages, a concentrate of caving for a maximum of pleasure, accessible to all.
Creux de la Cavale
A cavity that allows you to enter one of the largest networks in Savoy and discover the fantastic Cavale river, up to the large rooms. The ideal outing for a half-day of beautiful caving.
Tanne Carré
No approach, a large pitch for a direct descent from a footbridge, a very nice way to discover the limestone of Margeriaz, sensations guaranteed.
Main difficulties
Large 73m pitch
Time
2 hours for round trip.
Topo
To come up.
Gouffre FE (Fitoja Express)
As its name suggests, a succession of small pitches to quickly access one of the jewels of the department, the Fitoja room. It is also an access to the beautiful Etiornaux river and its large volumes! Do not miss.
Important: In the room, please respect the markings put in place to protect the concretions.
Crossing Tanne Névé – Tanne aux Cochons
A classic from Savoy! Pretty pitches allow you to gain a foothold in a magnificent meander and its river, which you cross over a long distance before exiting via the Tanne aux Cochons, located very close to the entrance to Tanne Névé.
Main difficulties
Many small pitches, cold cave even in July. River sensitive to floods.
Time
4-6 hours depending on the size and experience of the group.
Topo
Chopped offCrossing Guard Cavale
Another classic Savoy outing! Beautiful caving, everything is there, piches, rooms, magnificent rivers, the ideal group adventure outing.
Situation
45 minutes from the congress by car. Mandatory shuttle, 5 minutes walk to the gouffre du Garde, 20 minutes to return from the Creux de la Cavale. 5 minutes by car between the two cavities
MapMain difficulties
Large labyrinthine network, long and wet, demanding route.
Time
Between 7 and 10 a.m. depending on the group.
Plan
PlanCrossing Litorne – FE
A recent crossing and certainly the star of the congress. A great moment of caving, the descent of several rivers in the footsteps of historical explorers to reach the Fitoja room, before going up through the FE cave (Fitoja Express)
Situation
55 minutes from the congress by car. 40 minutes of easy walk to reach the Creux de la Litorne, 15 minutes to return from the FE gouffre.
MapMain difficulties
Long and demanding route. Long river passages and some narrowings.
Time
8-10h depending on the groups and the experience
Plan
Descriptive plan| Cavity | Since Congress | Difficulty | Elevation | Duration |
| Cave Prérouge | 45 min | Easy | +/- 50 m | 3-4h |
| Tanne Carré | 1 hour | Means | 75 m | 2-3h |
| Chasm Fitoja Express (FE) | 55min | Means | -170 m | 4-5h |
| Crossing Névé-Cochons | 1 hour | Difficult | -150 m | 4-6h |
| Crossing Guard Cavale | 45min | Difficult | -200 m | 8-10h |
| Crossing Litorne-FE | 55min | Difficult | -300 m | 8-10h |