Gouffre d'Esparros, Natural cave system in Baronnies valley, France
The Gouffre d'Esparros extends through multiple limestone galleries adorned with aragonite crystals, stalactites, and stalagmites reflecting in water pools.
In 1938, explorer Norbert Casteret discovered the cave system's geological richness after Austrian speleologists first visited its entrance in 1913.
The cave maintains partnerships with scientific research organizations, including CNRS, to study underground ecosystems and geological formations.
The cave maintains a constant temperature of 13 degrees Celsius and requires advance reservations for guided tours that last approximately 45 minutes.
The site features LED lighting technology specifically designed to protect the fragile ecosystem while allowing visitors to observe the mineral formations.
Location: Esparros
Location: Baronnies des Pyrénées
Location: Hautes-Pyrénées
GPS coordinates: 43.03056,0.33008
Latest update: November 15, 2025 09:45
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