Gouffre des Elfes, Cave entrance in Engins, France.
The Gouffre des Elfes features a vertical entrance leading to an extensive network of underground passages within the Vercors Plateau limestone formations.
Discovered in 1953 by a team of four explorers, the cave held the record for the deepest known cave in the world until 1964.
Local mountain residents incorporate the cave into their folklore, creating narratives about mysterious underground dwellers and natural phenomena.
The complete exploration of the cave system requires between 15 to 30 hours, necessitating proper equipment and experienced guidance for safety.
The cave reaches a depth of 1,122 meters, making it the fourth deepest cave system in France and the thirty-ninth globally.
Location: Engins
GPS coordinates: 45.22239,5.60717
Latest update: March 5, 2025 21:52
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