Gouffre du Saut de la Pucelle, Natural pit cave and losing stream near Rocamadour, France.
The cave system extends 3250 meters in length, with its entrance located 10 meters below the D840 road and reaching depths of 160 meters.
Édouard-Alfred Martel conducted the initial explorations of the cave in the 19th century, followed by extensive research campaigns throughout the 20th century.
The name originates from a local tale where a young woman on her mule jumped over the chasm to escape a malevolent lord who fell into the abyss.
Access to the cave entrance requires prior arrangement as it sits on private property, with information panels warning visitors about exploration hazards.
The cave entrance features vertical grooves carved into limestone, potentially used for historical water retention systems.
Location: Rocamadour
GPS coordinates: 44.80073,1.67186
Latest update: May 26, 2025 14:25
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