Grotte de la Madeleine

On the Madeleine site, in its exceptional natural setting, you immerse yourself in a mineral, vegetal and mysterious setting at the same time. You will find :
– the Grotte de la Madeleine: famous for its verticality, its grandiose volumes, its strangely shaped concretions and its range of colors. A wonderful underground journey awaits you.

– a most spectacular viewpoint due to the beauty and majesty of the landscapes and the canyon.


– a discovery trail which allows you to understand the fauna and flora of the plateau and leads you to another even more striking belvedere, with a breathtaking view of the Rocher de la Cathédrale.

– a shepherd’s shelter with its dry stone wall, hidden under a canopy of holm oaks, like many of those seen in the Gorges.

Free audioguides are available in 8 languages ​​for our foreign customers.
A picnic area, snacks and shop on site.

Thematic visits:
– From the shadow to the river – Unique excursion in Ardèche that combines caving and hiking towards the Ardèche river. Accompanied by a certified guide, leave from the top of the cliffs via the Grotte de la Madeleine to reach its real natural entrance much lower down, then descend into the undergrowth to the edge of the Ardèche. Thrills guaranteed.

– In search of Mady the goat – Special visit for children (accompanied by their parents). Equipped with a headlamp, it’s up to you to find the clues to Mady the goat lost in the cave, with the help of the shepherd who will tell you her story.

– Guided nature hike and visit to the cave – Discovery of the exceptional environment of the heart of the Gorges de l'Ardèche Nature Reserve, with a certified guide from the Reserve, and a visit to the Grotte de la Madeleine.

-Caving course with zip line and abseiling – Let yourself fly down a 30m zip line and finish with a 20m abseiling descent – ​​a fun and sporty activity.

“Colors and wine” wine tour – The shimmering colors of our cave are found in our wines. White, pink, red: the palette is identical! Come and take part in a unique tasting in an underground environment. At the heart of the concretions, in a majestic and soothing universe, you will perceive the entire aromatic range of our wines. 3 wines of 3 different colors, including one aged in an underground environment, associated with 3 surprising local products. A sensory tasting provided by an oenology specialist.
Entertainment:
– Meeting with the Ecoguards of the Ardèche Gorges National Nature Reserve on the panoramic viewpoint of La Madeleine.

– Treasure hunt on the Madeleine site – Do you like challenges? On your marks, get set, go! (Answer card to be collected at reception). Free game for the whole family.

– Discovery trail – Discover the fauna, flora and geology of the Nature Reserve along the marked trail of the Madeleine site which will take you in about twenty minutes to the upper belvedere of the Cathedral. Departure from the car park.