Caving discovery in Saint-Bertrand-de-Comminges (Upper Pyrenees)

Description

I propose a complete and accessible exploration of caving in the heart of the Haute-Garonne. Although you'll have to pass through short, narrow passages at times, you won't need to use ropes. You'll be moving horizontally through a beautifully preserved cave, offering many possibilities.

Near Saint-Bertrand-de-Comminges, the rocky maze that awaits you includes low passages, ledges and climbs. You'll learn the techniques used by cavers. This outing will also be educational: you'll contemplate and study the underground world to better understand it. Expect to discover speleothems such as concretions, stalactites, stalagmites and draperies, as well as galleries, small passages and rooms!

The outing lasts half a day, including set-up, approach and return times. To round off your day, I'll suggest a few ideas for nature or cultural excursions. You'll be able to take advantage of this opportunity to discover some of the unspoilt areas typical of this wild region of the Hautes-Pyrénées.

If you're in the mood for more underground adventures, you can follow me on a caving exploration of the nearby Troubat cave.

Program

• Meet in Saint-Bertrand-de-Comminges, home of the famous cathedral. The GPS point will be sent to you before the outing.
• The meeting time is defined together when you book. Generally around 9am for the morning and 1pm for the afternoon. This is flexible, depending on our availability and your needs.
• Transfer to the cave parking lot. We'll gear up here.
• Short 10-minute approach walk to the discreet entrance in the forest.
• A quick briefing before heading inside, we switch on the lights and off we go.
• About 2 and a half hours of progress, observation and exchanges underground.
• Back to the car and directions to nearby places to visit.

Personal equipment to bring:

• Comfortable clothing for a temperature of 10°C.
• Closed-toe sports shoes or boots.
• Headband or elastic band for long hair.
• A change of clothes after the activity.
• A snack and a small bottle of water.

The price includes

• Supervision by caving instructor.
• Technical equipment: helmet with lighting, caving wetsuit.

The price does not include

• Transport to Saint-Bertrand-de-Comminges, about 30 minutes' drive from Saint-Gaudens, 1 hour from Saint-Lary-Soulan and 35 minutes from Bagnères-de-Luchon.
• Appropriate clothing (see “Program”).
• A bottle of water.
• A snack.
• Anything not mentioned in "The price includes".

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