Activity Snapshot
Activity description
Go on an underground caving adventure in the Vicdessos underground river in Ariège, near Foix and Tarascon-sur-Ariège!
Caving in the Vicdessos underground river is a must-do activity in Val-de-Sos in Ariège. A complete experience that allows you to discover all the types of progression possible in caving, you should never miss the opportunity to discover the Vicdessos underground river if you want to go caving near Foix!
With roped descents down shafts, the highest of which is 12 meters high, narrow passages and boulders where you will have to crawl, active networks and fossils, as well as the underground river, you will experience a real underground adventure by the light of your headlamps! Accompanied by a qualified instructor who will help you progress while ensuring your safety, you will have an unforgettable time on your caving expedition in the Vicdessos underground river.
Don't wait any longer, head to the Montcalm adventure park in Val-de-Sos to go caving in the Vicdessos underground river!
- Welcome at the meeting point
- Distribution of equipment and briefing on the activity
- Approach walk of 15 minutes
- Start of the adventure in the Vicdessos underground river for about 2.5~3 hours
- 2 minutes return walk
- End of activity and return of equipment
Activity requirements
Please arrive 15 minutes before the start of the activity.
Minors under the age of 15 must be accompanied by an adult.
People suffering from claustrophobia are not advised to participate in this activity.
Special terms
A minimum number of 4 participants is required for this activity to take place.
- Caving overall
- Helmet
- Headlamp
- Boots
- All the caving technical equipment
- Long sleeves clothes (top and pants)
- Elastic for long hair
- Bottle of water
