The underground adventure
Step into the shoes of an explorer. From family discovery to expert sport exploration with rappels and underground rivers.
Découverte En Gorner
Pink marble gallery, the sand castle chamber, the Egyptians passage and the great Elephant Hall. Return via the pools and an 8 m rappel you can skip.
Sportive En Casa
Full route: crawling, tight squeezes, the letterbox, climbing between boulders and traverse ledges, then a 15 m rappel down to a treasure of eccentric crystals.
Exploration Canalettes
Entry through the show cave, then downclimbing the Angkor temple, the collector gallery, a 15 m rappel at La Dona's overhang, crystal tubes and the underground river. Exit via the upper entrance.
Aquatique En Gorner
Aquatic exploration in neoprene. Metro gallery, iron shaft rappel, white marble basins, an underground river beach and a deep lake.
Merveilles En Gorner
Large galleries and immense chambers, then a climb up to the majestic upper gallery: crystal clusters and extraordinary eccentrics, a photographer's paradise.
A world out of the ordinary
Exceptionally rare mineral formations with fascinating geometry
Discover the monumental hall of the Canalettes cave near Villefranche
Explore in neoprene the pools and deep lakes
Iron-rung rappels and technical passages for the athletic
Caving in the Pyrénées-Orientales
The Pyrénées-Orientales harbours an exceptionally rich underground network, shaped over millions of years by water through Mediterranean limestone. The Grotte d'En Gorner, in Villefranche-de-Conflent, is one of the most beautiful in the region: its ancient formations, underground rivers and spectacular chambers make it an ideal exploration ground for all levels.
Outdoor 66 offers nine caving circuits led by a state-certified professional guide (BEMF). Each outing is adapted to the group's level: discovery circuits are suitable for children from age 7 and adults with no prior experience, while sporting routes cater to those wishing to develop vertical techniques or explore more challenging cave systems. All technical equipment (helmet, headlamp, oversuit) is fully provided.
Caving is an activity that can be practised year-round, as cave temperatures remain constant at around 14 °C. It is an ideal discipline for very hot summer days or spring and autumn weekends. No prior experience is required, making it a perfect way to discover a silent, mineral world unlike everyday life.
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