Explore, discover, have fun, and be amazed—these are the motivations of speleologists. We invite you to share them with us by immersing yourself in the underground mineral world on this half-day discovery tour!
Exploring the underground world, discovering its mineral riches, understanding how it was formed, these are some of the motivations that drive us to go underground and take you there.
Places of practice:
Around Vallon Pont d'Arc or Les Vans, the department's underground network offers numerous possibilities.
Practice season:
In Ardèche, the ambient temperature underground being 14°C, caving is possible all year round.
Technical and physical difficulty:
The underground routes in the same cavity are modular, allowing them to meet all types of requirements and at all levels.
Special medical conditions to be reported when booking.
The price includes:
Recent, high-quality technical equipment meeting CE standards.
Supervision provided by state-certified instructors.
For each person a pair of boots, a jumpsuit and a helmet with electric lighting will be provided.
TERMS :
- From 5 years old
– Maximum 10 people
All our activities are supervised by STATE-certified instructors in the discipline in which they work. The technical equipment provided by the EXPLO company complies with CE standards.
Places of practice:
Around Vallon Pont d'Arc or Les Vans, the department's underground network offers numerous possibilities.
Practice season:
In Ardèche, the ambient temperature underground being 14°C, caving is possible all year round.
Technical and physical difficulty:
The underground routes in the same cavity are modular, allowing them to meet all types of requirements and at all levels.
Special medical conditions to be reported when booking.
The price includes:
Recent, high-quality technical equipment meeting CE standards.
Supervision provided by state-certified instructors.
For each person a pair of boots, a jumpsuit and a helmet with electric lighting will be provided.
TERMS :
- From 5 years old
– Maximum 10 people
All our activities are supervised by STATE-certified instructors in the discipline in which they work. The technical equipment provided by the EXPLO company complies with CE standards.
Sustainable tourism
The company's policy follows the development of seasonal wings, in order not to contribute to the overcrowding of the territory during periods of high tourist traffic.
Location accuracy
- In the countryside
- Village center
- River at -5 km
Activities
Customer base
Types
- Supervised practice
- Multiactivities
- In Week
- In Week-end
- Materials provided
Sports activities
- Climbing sports / Rope sports
- Potholing
Opening
| Opening hours from January 01 to December 31, 2025 | |
|---|---|
| Monday | Open |
| Tuesday | Open |
| Wednesday | Open |
| Thursday | Open |
| Friday | Open |
| Open on Saturday | Open |
| Sunday | Open |
On reservation
Pricing
| Pricing | Min. | Max. |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | 45 € | Not disclosed |
Further information :
Group rate: €41/person
Major shopping trip*: “At the center of the earth”: €155/person (max 5 people per group)
Evening possibility 17:30 p.m. to 21:00 p.m. (on request)
* Requirement to have previously practiced at least one outing with Explo.
These rates do not include transportation to the activity location.
Visit: https://www.sejoursjeunesardeche.fr/
Major shopping trip*: “At the center of the earth”: €155/person (max 5 people per group)
Evening possibility 17:30 p.m. to 21:00 p.m. (on request)
* Requirement to have previously practiced at least one outing with Explo.
These rates do not include transportation to the activity location.
Visit: https://www.sejoursjeunesardeche.fr/
Payment method
Services
Home animals
From 45 € / adult
