Unusual adventure in the bowels of the Earth: La Grotte de la Verna
Unusual adventure in the bowels of the Earth: La Grotte de la Verna
2,3 km - Sainte-Engrâce
Incontournable
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Show cave/ guided caving in the heart of the Pierre Saint Martin cave-system. Visit the largest cave room open to the public in the world.
Whatever guided tour you chose, you’ll discover one of the magic sites of tourism in the Atlantic Pyrenees.
Whether it’s a family outing, a student trip or an adventure visit between hiking and climbing, you’ll have unforgettable memories of your tour to the centre of the mountain. Underground adventure awaits you.
In the heart of the limestone mountains of the Haute-Soule and Barétous, La Verna is an exceptional geological site, it’s unbelievable volume making it a world landmark. The extraordinary adventure of its discovery in 1953 will lead you through your visit.
ONLY ON RESERVATION
Show cave visits :
La Verna Discovery : 10 to 17€
1h + access to the cave entrance (minimum age : 5 years)
Discovery of La Verna cave room during a guided tour with commentary, following a safe 800-metre circuit. (one-way). Accessible to people with reduced mobility.
The extraordinary human adventure of exploration, deep in the heart of the La Pierre Saint-Martin limestone massif, is the guiding theme for the tour.
La Verna River Exploration : 15 to 22€
1h30 + access to the cave entrance (minimum age : 7 years)
After visiting the platforms in La Verna cave room, you climb a long staircase cut into the rock and the rubble. This leads you to the place where the underground river enters La Verna. From here, walking in the footsteps of the first explorers, one has spectacular views of the caveroom.
La Verna Sport Exploration : 20 to 27€
2h + access to the cave entrance (minimum age : 10 years)
Discover the incredible human adventure that led to the discovery of La Verna, its geology, the water cycle in limestone, cave-dwelling fauna and hydroelectricity during a two hour hike through the cave-room. There are various possibilities for the destination of the hike, depending on the wishes and level of the participants.
Caving visits :
La Verna Adventure +++ :
3 h + access by shuttle
A hike along the underground river to the Chevalier cavern. The terrain is rough, but does not require crawling. (minimum age : 12 years)
La Verna Adventure ++++ :
5 h + access by shuttle
A hike along the underground river to the Adelie cavern. The terrain is rough, but does not require crawling. (minimum age : 14 years)
La Verna Adventure ++++ :
5 h + access by shuttle
Hiking and climbing to Aranzadi gallery. The climb is 80 meters high and secured by ropes.
(minimum age : 14 years)
La Verna Aventure ++++ :
5h + shuttle access
Sports caving hike, off-trail, along the river for access to the Adélie room - (minimum age: 14 years old).
La Verna Adventure +++++ :
All day + access by shuttle
Tailor-made expeditions : the great chambers, mix adventure, traversing la Pierre Saint – Martin… (minimum age : 16 years)
Possibility to make an appointment during this period under certain conditions Find it on the Guide du Pays Basque's Blog...
Unusual adventure in the bowels of the Earth: La Grotte de la Verna
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