Can you go caving without a guide?

No, all caving activities must be accompanied by a qualified guide to ensure your safety and protect the natural environment.

Is the Tanne du Névé caving expedition open all year round?

No, it cannot be used in winter. The authorised period is that of the opening dates specified by a decree: from spring to autumn.

What do you need to pack for a caving trip?

All technical equipment is provided by the guide: helmet, headlamp, caving suit, kneepads and elbow pads. All you need to bring is : Comfortable, warm clothing, sturdy footwear. NB: It is possible to crawl through narrow passages, so it’s best to choose suitable clothing.

Is it a physical activity?

Yes, caving requires a minimum of mobility and ease to move through narrow passages and sometimes crawl. The guides will adapt the outing to your level.

Can children take part?

Yes, some outings are suitable for children. The age depends on the cave and the level of difficulty. Always ask the guide for confirmation when booking.

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Caving Bauges Massif

A secret world
sculpted by water and time

Explore the underground world of the Massif des Bauges, dive beneath the surface and discover a fascinating universe shaped by water and time. Caving is a unique adventure, a combination of thrills and wonder. In the Massif des Bauges Regional Nature Park, a UNESCO World Geopark, explore caves and caverns in complete safety.

This activity requires the accompaniment of a qualified guide. Only the Tanne du Névé caving expedition can be done on your own.
So, are you ready to try it?

Supervised caving activities in the Massif des Bauges

Sports exploration

Discover underground rivers and huge chambers… for the more experienced.

Caving

Perfect for beginners, for a gentle immersion in the underground world.

Night underground

Underground bivouac: an unusual experience in the heart of a cave.

I've tested caving in the Bauges for you

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Potholing at Tanne du Névé

Ready to play explorer? The Tanne du Névé caving expedition plunges you into a mysterious setting shaped by water and time. Ideal for a first underground experience with family or friends, this outing combines walking and exploring underground.

After a 30-minute approach walk in unspoilt natural surroundings, you enter the cave for 1? to 2 hours of underground exploration. With your headlamp screwed onto your helmet, take one step at a time, observe the concretions, feel the humidity and listen to the murmur of the rock. It’s a sensory immersion that combines curiosity and wonder. Here, you can slow down, marvel and enjoy a timeless interlude.

You have two options: With a qualified guide: to learn and immerse yourself in complete peace of mind. On your own, provided you are well prepared and equipped. Period: spring to autumn

To explore the Tanne du Névé in complete safety, here’s the essential checklist: Helmet Headlamp + spare batteries Warm, comfortable clothing Sturdy shoes with good grip Thin gloves to protect your hands

Average temperature in the cave: 10°C all year round. Adventure starts with the right equipment CTA Hire your equipment before the outing

Hire your equipment before you go out

Sleeping in the heart of the earth The underground bivouac experience

Why not spend the night… underground? An underground bivouac in the Massif des Bauges is an extraordinary adventure, somewhere between exploration and total immersion. After a caving expedition supervised by a qualified guide, you will reach a natural chamber where specially designed tents await you.

Imagine: no noise, no light, just the serenity of the depths. Lying down in your sleeping bag, lulled by the echo of water droplets, you enjoy a unique experience, where time seems suspended.

A sensory, physical and unusual adventure to share with family and friends. All technical equipment and bivouac provided by the guide.

A thousand-year-old work of art to be preserved

Before your very eyes, nature has worked for thousands of years to sculpt these concretions and galleries. A stalactite grows by 1 centimetre in 100 years. A simple gesture, a touch, can destroy in a matter of seconds what nature has taken centuries to create.

So take the time to observe, to marvel… and to respect this fragile world. Your attention today will ensure that others can experience the same emotion tomorrow.