Grottes de La Balme, Natural cave entrance in La Balme-les-Grottes, France
The cave system extends through 1000 meters of underground galleries, featuring a network of passages, an underground lake, and natural limestone formations.
The cave entrance has been open to visitors since 1807, becoming one of the first natural caves in France to welcome systematic tourist exploration.
The caves maintain an educational partnership with local primary schools, focusing on natural sciences, water systems, cave fauna, and prehistoric art studies.
The site maintains a constant temperature between 12 and 15 degrees Celsius throughout the year, making it suitable for visits during all seasons.
An infrared camera system installed in an inaccessible gallery allows visitors to observe the resident bat colonies without disturbing their natural habitat.
Location: La Balme-les-Grottes
Accessibility: Wheelchair inaccessible
Website: https://www.grotteslabalme.com
Address: Rue des Grottes, 38390 La Balme-les-Grottes, France 38390 La Balme-les-Grottes 38390 La Balme-les-Grottes
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 13:30-18:00
Phone: +33474969500
Website: https://grotteslabalme.com
GPS coordinates: 45.85236,5.33948
Latest update: March 6, 2025 16:57
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