Caving in the Sirach cave near Prades, Pyrénées-Orientales

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Activity Snapshot

Spoken languages: Spanish, Greek, French, English
Minimum age: From ages 12 or 14 (depending on option)
Cancellation policy: super flexible More info
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Activity description

Go on a moderate or advanced caving trip in the Sirach cave, in the heart of the Pyrenees-Orientales!

Experience an extraordinary adventure in the underground world of the Pyrenees-Orientales, in Ria-Sirach. If you have a thirst for discovery and want to surpass yourself, this activity is for you! Get ready to explore a timeless space, a time capsule that will change your everyday life!

If you are looking for a sporting challenge, this caving trip is just what you need. The planned route is intense: from the entrance, you will slip into a small hole to discover the wonders of the network. You'll do two abseiling trips, go up and down, climb through the boulders, in short: you won't stop! Within this magnificent underground network rich in stalactites, draperies, columns, and superb crystals, you will discover the exceptional Sirach cave, a must-see in the Pyrenees-Orientales. Moreover, the cave is ideally located between Les Angles and Perpignan, near Prades.

Accompanied by a state-qualified instructor who is passionate about caving, you are guaranteed to evolve in complete safety, with clean, quality equipment, and to benefit from good advice. Your instructor will know how to adapt to your level to make you live a great experience, in the respect of nature and in conviviality with the group.

So, to visit an extraordinary cave while challenging yourself, go on a moderate or advanced caving trip in Ria-Sirach near Prades!

Offers

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Caving | Moderate level
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Course of events

- Meeting with your instructor at the meeting point.

- Equipment fitting (helmet with light, clean cotton suit, clean boots, harness).

- Approach walk of 20 minutes and briefing on the trip.

- Exploration of the network for about 3 hours (loop circuit, with possible variations).

- 20 minutes walk back to the site.

- Storage of equipment with the instructor.

- Debriefing on the outing (optional).

Activity requirements

You have to be physically fit and able to move around on varied terrain to take part in this activity.

You must not be claustrophobic or have had recent fractures.

Please inform the instructor if you are taking any medication or have any health problems.

 

Special terms

Minors must be accompanied by an adult.

Do not forget to bring
  • Sport outfit
  • Non-dirtying sport outfit
  • Pair of socks
  • Sneakers
  • Water
  • Cap/hat
Sensation Level:

Adventurous

Fitness level:

Sporty

Duration:

4 hrs

Minimum age:

From 12 years-old and up

Meeting point:

Small earthen car park located after the village of Ria, between the Ria railway station and just before the carpentry. On the N116, turn right before the carpenter's workshop, cross the small Pont d'en Gourne. The car park is located 1min after on your right.

Included:
  • Photos of the outing (at least one group photo)
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Caving | Advanced level
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Course of events

- Meeting with your instructor at the meeting point.

- Equipment fitting (helmet with light, clean cotton suit, clean boots, harness).

- Distribution of bags to be carried, approach walk of 20 minutes and briefing on the trip.

- Outdoor rope exercise to learn how to handle the tools.

- Exploration of the network for about 3h/3h30 (traverse route with rope recovery, no turning back possible).

- 20 minutes walk back to the site.

- Storage of equipment with the instructor.

- Debriefing on the outing (optional).

Activity requirements

You have to be very fit and able to move around on varied terrain to take part in this activity.

You must not be claustrophobic or have had recent fractures.

Previous caving experience is a plus. Previous experience of rope access is a plus.

Please inform the instructor if you are taking any medication or have any health problems.

 

Special terms

Minors must be accompanied.

Do not forget to bring
  • Sport outfit
  • Non-dirtying sport outfit
  • Pair of socks
  • Sneakers
  • Water
  • Cap/hat
Sensation Level:

Adventurous

Fitness level:

Sporty

Duration:

4.5 hrs

Minimum age:

From 14 years-old and up

Meeting point:

Small earthen car park located after the village of Ria, between the Ria railway station and just before the carpentry. On the N116, turn right before the carpenter's workshop, cross the small Pont d'en Gourne. The car park is located 1min after on your right.

Included:
  • Photos of the outing (at least one group photo)
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Meeting point

Small earthen car park located after the village of Ria, between the Ria railway station and just before the carpentry. On the N116, turn right before the carpenter's workshop, cross the small Pont d'en Gourne. The car park is located 1min after on your right. Get directions

Cancellation policy

Cancellation 24 hours or more prior to the agreed activity date
You will be automatically refunded for the full amount for the activity
24 hrs
Cancellation 24 hours or later prior to the agreed activity date
No refund will be possible
Weather Guarantee
Regardless of the date, if the activity is cancelled due to bad weather conditions, you will be offered a refund or the chance to reschedule