Caving in Pyrenees Orientales

Discover caving as a family with children

Explore and discover the underground world in the Corbières at the Gorges de Galamus.

Introduce yourself to caving and its rope progression techniques with two 4-meter abseilings and climbs and explore this fascinating environment.

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Who is this caving for?

Caving is an ideal activity for explorers looking for new adventures.
This caving trail is perfect for a first experience with family or friends, it will allow you to discover the hidden treasures of the underground world.

Preconditions

This activity requires a certain physical condition and we recommend that participants check whether they are capable of carrying it out before registering.
Participants must be at least 6 years old and weigh no more than 95 kg.
You must also have no medical contraindication to the practice of climbing.

Where is this cave?

This initiation cave is part of a network of caves located in the Galamus gorges, a few kilometers from the village of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet in the Pyrénées-Orientales.
The caves were formed by the erosion of limestone rock, which created a network of caves and caverns on the banks of the River Agly. The site is known for its historical importance, as it houses the Hermitage of Galamus, a troglodyte monastery dating from the 11th century, clinging to the rock wall.
The village of Saint Paul de Fenouillet is easily accessible by car from various towns.
Just 40 minutes from Perpignan and Quillan, you can reach the beaches of Pyrénées-Orientales and the beaches of Aude in an hour (Barcarès, Argelès sur Mer, Leucate, Narbonne, etc.).
The towns of Narbonne, Carcassonne and Foix are more than an hour’s drive away, while Montpellier and Toulouse can also be reached in two hours.

Corbières destination