Caving in the Dent de Crolles: Elisabeth waterfall

Duration : 1 day

France, Northern Alps

Level : intermediate, from 15 years old

from 90 € / p. from 1 to 6 persons

Description

In the centre of a vast hall inside the Dent de Crolles, the Elisabeth waterfall has been enthroned undivided for centuries. It pours out the waters of the Guiers Mort, visible from outside.

But the waterfall is not easily approached: it asks its suitors to overcome a labyrinth and its maze of confusing galleries. At the end of this challenge, a final abseiling descent allows to reach the objective: the cascade waterfall.

This round trip taking place in Isère, in the Chartreuse massif, is a sporty, intense and playful route that ends with a vertiginous finish over the immense Ouragan hall.

A caving trip? More than that: a must!

If you would like a gentle introduction to the activity, you can follow me on an introductory caving course in the Dent de Crolles in Chevalier cave, in the secret Annette cave or along the Glaz loop. And if you are looking for something more challenging, I can also take you caving in the Solitaire gallery or on the Glaz route via the Ogive in the heart of the Dent de Crolles.

Program

General:

Meet in the village of Perquelin, in the heart of the Charteuse massif.
Approch walk: 1 hour.
Return walk: 1 hour.

Underground:

Duration: between 5 to 6 hours.
Distance: 1.2 km.
Shafts: 3.
- Down: 2.
- Up: 1.

The price includes

Supervision by the caving instructor.
Caving equipment (suit, backpack, helmet, lighting, harness, belay device, etc.).

The price does not include

Transport to and from Perquelin, about 45 minutes drive from Grenoble or one hour from Chambéry.
Picnic lunch.
Snacks.
Drinks.
Anything not mentioned in "The price includes".

Next departures :

No scheduled departure, but you can contact me to book your dates.