Gouffre des Busserailles, Pit cave in Valtournenche, Italy
The Gouffre des Busserailles extends 96 meters in length and reaches heights of 33 meters, featuring polished walls that reflect light like glass surfaces.
Alpine guides Jean-Antoine Carrel, Victor-Joconde Maquignaz, and Alexandre Pellissier first explored the cave on November 19, 1865, preparing it for public access.
The Maquignaz family maintains responsibility for cave management since its initial exploration, preserving this natural formation for generations of visitors.
Visitors require artificial lighting to navigate the cave interior, as verbal communication becomes impossible due to the loud water sounds within.
Natural stone bridges formed inside the cave where the Marmore torrent has eroded the rock beneath, creating distinctive geological formations.
Location: Valtournenche
GPS coordinates: 45.89954,7.61665
Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:33
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