Tindoul de la Vayssière, Natural pit cave in Salles-la-Source, France.
The Tindoul de la Vayssière features an oval-shaped opening measuring 40 meters long, 25 meters wide, and descends 67 meters into limestone formations.
In 1785, Charles Carnus conducted the first documented descent into the cave, while Édouard-Alfred Martel performed extensive explorations between 1888 and 1893.
The name Tindoul originates from Occitan word 'tindar', referring to the sound made by stones falling into the pit.
Modern speleologists access additional sections through metal stairs installed by Louis Armand, revealing a network of galleries stretching over 2,365 meters.
The underground river system within the cave connects to the waterfalls of Salles-la-Source through complex geological formations.
Location: Salles-la-Source
GPS coordinates: 44.43594,2.57581
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:48
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