La Verna cave Go caving in Sainte-Engrâce

Visit the world's largest underground chamber open to the public! Tourist Cave / Speleological Adventures in the heart of the Gouffre de la Pierre Saint-Martin.

Whatever type of visit you choose, you will discover, in La Verna, one of the magical tourist destinations in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques.

Whether for a family visit, a school trip, or a sporting adventure combining hiking and climbing, you'll cherish unforgettable memories of your mountain getaway. An underground adventure awaits.

Nestled in the heart of the limestone mountains of Haute-Soule and Barétous, La Verna is an exceptional geological site, boasting extraordinary volumes that have earned it worldwide renown. The remarkable human adventure surrounding the discovery of La Verna will be the central theme of your visit.

RESERVATION ONLY.

TOURIST VISITS

• Discovery

1 hour + cave access (minimum age: 5 years)
Guided tour with commentary on a secure 800m (one way) route, accessible to people with reduced mobility.

Price: €19 per adult / €12 per child

• River

1 hour 30 minutes + cave access (minimum age: 7 years)
After discovering the chamber, irregular stairs carved into the rock allow you to access the river and the water intake.

Price: €24 per adult / €17 per child

• Exploration

2 hours + cave access (minimum age: 10 years)

You leave the tourist area for an underground exploration suitable for all levels. Trousers are mandatory.

Price: €29 per adult / €22 per child

Caving Adventure

Whatever the visit, we embark on a caving adventure where teamwork, cohesion, and adaptability are essential. The guide reserves the right to adapt the route according to conditions (weather, participants, etc.).

Access from the reception area to the cave entrance is via your own car.

• Knight

3 hours + cave access (minimum age: 12 years)

Sporty caving hike, off-trail (scree and boulders)

Price: €50

• Adélie

5 hours + cave access (minimum age: 14 years)

Sporty and technical caving hike, off-trail (scree and boulders)

Price: €68

• Aranzadi

5 hours + cave access (minimum age: 14 years)

Sporty and technical caving hike (80m secured climb)

Price: €68

• Arphidia

5 hours + cave access (minimum age: 14 years)

Technical caving route. Aerial handrails and rappelling descents (maximum 8m).

Price: €68

• Adventure Mix

8 hours + cave access (minimum age: 16 years)

Combination of visits to Chevalier Aranzadi or Chevalier Arphidia or Aranzadi Arphidia.

Price: €86

• Great Halls

8 hours + cave access (minimum age: 16 years)

Endurance and sporty caving hike (varied progression on scree and boulders).

Price: €86

• Huet

8 hours + cave access (minimum age: 16 years)

Approach walk and technical caving route, rappelling descents (maximum 35m) and narrow passages to reach La Verna.

Package price: €500

• Lépineux

8 hours + cave access (minimum age: 16 years)

Endurance and sporty caving hike (varied progression on scree and blocks) to reach the base of the Pierre Saint-Martin chasm.

Package price: €500