Cave of Sassenage Caving in the Vercors half day trip

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Cristal clear water, Cuves Sassenage — Eau limpide dans les Cuves de Sassenage

Arrival at the river after a narrow passage — Arrivée à la rivière après un passage étroit.

Cuves Sassenage, Vercors mountain, Isère. — Cuves de Sassenage Vercors

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Cuves de Sassenage, massif du Vercors, Isère.

Description

The Cuves de Sassenage are accessible by public transport from Grenoble to Sassenage.

From the parking lot, in town, the walking up takes 15mn along the Furon canyon, lower part.

The entrance leads to the lower part of the Furon canyon.

This cave is known as the “Seventh Dauphiné wonder”

Différent ways get you on this journey, wide galleries, narrows corridors, on all fours passages, siphons which water come from the famous “Gouffre Berger” cave in the vercors mountain range.

Location

Price

Individual price / person	50.00 €
6+ pers Group - fee / person	45.00 €

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Group price	45.00 €

The advantages

Group's price for each trip
Half price for the future groom/bride - groups from 8 persons
Digital Pictures
Go Pro to rent
Aperitif on request

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Half day	310.00 € TTC

The advantages

1 guide for 8 youths + 1 adult
Materials to use the EPI standards for activity
Pictures
RC pro and individual accident Allianz

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Half day	390.00 € TTC

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Useful informations

Difficulty
Ages	6+ year old people
Duration	03 : 00
Approach walk	00 : 15
Return walk	00 : 10
Equipment Checklist	Sportswear Sneakers Bottle of water Jacket Energy bars Sunglasses with a leash recommended
When	March at November
Where	Isère
Area	Grenoble / Lyon
Mountain range	Vercors

FAQ

I saw that we were walking in a river, will we be soaked ?

We will not be soaked but get wet! Max water level in general is at the knees according to the ease of the participants ...

an we go to the cuves de Sassenage whatever the weather is?

No, we can not go to the cave in case of heavy rain or snowmelt the day or 2 days before the outing.

Is it accessible to beginners and what is the minimum age ?

Accessible to beginners. Minimum age is 10 years old.

Are the narrow passages difficult and mandatory to pass ?

No None.

Is it easy to reach Cuves de Sassenage by public transport ?

Yes, it is very easy to reach, the same access as the lower part of the Furon because the parking lot is the same. From Grenoble, take tram A to Terminus "Fontaine la Poyat" From the Terminal, there are 2 ways : either by Bus (5min) or on foot (22min). Find: more details on the route.

Pourquoi la spéléologie aux cuves de Sassenage est une bonne idée pour une sortie d'entreprise?

L'emplacement des cuves est intéressant car il est à proximité de Grenoble et de Lyon, ce qui en fait un lieu proche de nombreuses entreprises de ce secteur.

Il y a de nombreux restaurants à proximité pour organiser un repas avant ou après l'activité.

Le parc des cuves de Sassenage, lieu de rendez-vous pour l'activité, est très agréable et bucolique, et se prête bien à un pique-nique.

Le parcours de spéléologie des cuves est accessible à tous les niveaux, ce qui en fait une activité réussie pour une sortie d'entreprise.