La Verna cave, Show cave in Sainte-Engrâce, France.
La Verna cave is an underground chamber in Sainte-Engrâce with a diameter of roughly 250 meters and a height of roughly 194 meters. The space contains an enormous volume that impresses visitors with its sheer scale.
The cave chamber was discovered in 1953 by Georges Lépineux, Jimmy Théodor, Daniel Eppely, and Michel Letrône while exploring the larger Pierre-Saint-Martin system. This find resulted from earlier explorations in the cave region.
The cave takes its name from the La Verna Scout Troop of Lyon, who assisted in rescue efforts following a tragic accident in 1952. The group played a role in search operations within this underground system.
Visitors can choose from seven different tour options, ranging from one-hour family walks to extended expeditions. The longer options require advanced caving experience and physical fitness.
In 2003, a four-person hot air balloon successfully flew through the cave chamber, demonstrating the extraordinary dimensions of this underground space. This event showed just how impressive the room's proportions truly are.
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