Come and discover the depths of the mountains with our passionate caving guides as they explore the caves around Samoëns. Balme, Mégevette...
An activity of discovery par excellence, caving will take you to the heart of the earth: stalactites, stalagmites, draperies... but also underground rivers to discover. Accessible to all. Our BE caving instructors will introduce you to the different techniques of progression: walking, abseiling... We offer outings to suit all levels.
Grotte de Balme, ideal for an introduction to speleology, with family (from age 5) or friends.
Allow 3 hours for the activity: 10-minute approach walk and 2h30 underground.
Introductory caving outing for all ages.
Grotte de Mégevette, more challenging, introduction to technical caving.
Allow 3 hours for this activity: 25-minute approach hike and 2h30 underground.
This cave features slides, galleries, handrails, climbing and unclimbing.
Grotte de l'Ermoy, at the foot of the Criou. Accessible from age 14 for those with previous caving or climbing experience, introduction to caving techniques of abseiling and fixed-rope ascents. Quite physical.
Grotte de la Diau at the foot of the Plateau des Glières. Full-day outing. Ages 12 and over.
Technical equipment provided.
Bring long and warm clothes for the upper and lower body, hiking shoes or trainers or boots.
Possibility to take a camera.
From 5 years old accompanied by an adult.
From 8 years old, alone.
Grotte de Balme, ideal for an introduction to speleology, with family (from age 5) or friends.
Allow 3 hours for the activity: 10-minute approach walk and 2h30 underground.
Introductory caving outing for all ages.
Grotte de Mégevette, more challenging, introduction to technical caving.
Allow 3 hours for this activity: 25-minute approach hike and 2h30 underground.
This cave features slides, galleries, handrails, climbing and unclimbing.
Grotte de l'Ermoy, at the foot of the Criou. Accessible from age 14 for those with previous caving or climbing experience, introduction to caving techniques of abseiling and fixed-rope ascents. Quite physical.
Grotte de la Diau at the foot of the Plateau des Glières. Full-day outing. Ages 12 and over.
Technical equipment provided.
Bring long and warm clothes for the upper and lower body, hiking shoes or trainers or boots.
Possibility to take a camera.
From 5 years old accompanied by an adult.
From 8 years old, alone.
Accessibility
Accessibility
Not accessible in a wheelchair
Rates
Rates
From 31 December 2024 to 30 December 2025
From 31 December 2024 to 30 December 2025
AdultConsult our prices on our website according to the Grotto to discover.
https://www.guidesmontagnes.com/activite-ete
https://www.guidesmontagnes.com/activite-ete
From €52.00
Child
€47.00
Special rates for groups, works councils, seminars, stag and hen parties, etc.
For further information, please contact the Guides and Tour Leaders Office.
For further information, please contact the Guides and Tour Leaders Office.
Payment methods
Payment methods
Payment methods
Check
CashGroups (Max capacity)
Groups (Max capacity)
- 4 Person (s) mini
- 10 Maximum number of people
Openings
Openings
All year 2025 - Open everyday
Check our opening hours on our website
https://www.guidesmontagnes.com/ and our Google page
https://www.guidesmontagnes.com/ and our Google page
Medias
Medias
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Location
Location
Spoken languages
Spoken languages
Environment
Environment
- Close to a motorway
- Mountain location
- Station district
- Close to a public transportation
- Village 2 km away
