Caving discovery in the Cavottes cave (Doubs)
Duration : 1 day
France, Jura
Level : beginner
from 65 € / p. from 1 to 8 persons
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Description
Let's explore together the beautiful Cavottes cave, near Besançon. Discovered more than a century ago, this cave is a must-see and the perfect place to discover caving.
The route offers a wide variety of progression: a few roped passages (including 2 abseils less than 8 meters high), a zip line, easy climbing, wide galleries and some "Egyptian’ passages".
Not very difficult, this caving trip in the Cavottes cave is suitable for a wide audience. Allow around 5 hours for the whole activity.
For more athletic groups (6 people maximum), this cave also offers an introduction to rope access (vertical caving techniques).
Equipment to bring:
- Closed-toe, notched, flexible shoes (high-toe if possible).
- Soft sports trousers or running-type tights.
- A light micro-fleece jumper.
- Something to tie back long hair.
- A change of clothes (+ shoes) in the car.
If you fancy other underground adventures in the region, I also offer:
- vertical caving in Ordons chasm near Montrond-le-Chateau,
- water caving in Vau cave in Vuillafans,
- and an introduction to caving in the "faux monnayeurs" cave in Mouthier-Haute-Pierre.
Program
- Meet in Montrond-le-Château, about 30 minutes' drive south of Besançon.
- Suit up and get dressed with the appropriate equipment.
- Walk to the cave entrance and start of the exploration.
- Picnic in the cave. For each participant: a flask/bottle of water (maximum 1 litre) and a light snack (no crisps please). These will be packed in canisters provided.
- Walk back to the parking lot.
- In all, approximately 5 hours of activity.
The price includes
- Supervision by the caving instructor.
- Caving wetsuit (please state your height and weight when registering).
- Helmet and LED lighting.
- Harness, with lanyards, pulley and delay device if necessary.
- Collective equipment (ropes, karabiners, anchors, bags, water bottles, first-aid kit, etc.).
The price does not include
- Transport to and from Montrond-le-Château.
- Picnic lunch.
- Snacks.
- Drinks.
- Anything not mentioned in "The price includes".
No scheduled departure, but you can contact me to book your dates.
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