Activity Snapshot
Activity description
Need to keep the kids busy for half a day? Take them to discover caving in the Hermit Cave, accessible from the age of 3!
Located near Tarascon-sur-Ariège and Foix, a stone's throw from Andorra, the Ermite cave is an underground cavity offering a fun and easy caving course, perfect for families. You will see numerous concretions (stalactites, stalagmites, draperies, etc.) and large rooms where you can meet small bats. You will also pass through playful, sandy passages, and even a natural mini-labyrinth!
Simply equipped with a helmet, lighting and a wetsuit, the Hermit cave allows an approach to caving entirely adapted to the youngest, in complete safety alongside a state-qualified caving instructor.
Caving exploration with free souvenir photos to be taken on the Spél et Eaux website.
Course of events
- Welcome and equipment: 25 min
- Approach walk: 15 min
- Underground exploration: 2 hours depending on the audience
- Return walk: 10 min
- Time to discuss and debrief the adventure: 30 min
In total, 3 hours of caving activity!
Activity requirements
You must not have any medical contraindication to the practice of caving.
Maximum weight: 115 kg
- Caving suit
- Helmet and lighting
- Harness, lanyards, carabiners and descender
- Backpack
- Souvenir pictures
- Closed shoes (sneakers or hiking shoes)
- Bottle of water and snacks
- Cord for eyeglass wearers
- Elastic for long hair
- Pants, t-shirt and sweatshirt with long sleeves
- Spare clothing and shoes
