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Visit of the Caves

1h from Lyon, Geneva or Annecy -  Ain - Mountains of Jura

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Discover a strange and exciting underground route shaped during the great ice ages. 

A 45 min to 1H30 walk from the burial point of an old river until its resurgence in the middle of a cliff on a belvedere overlooking the Cerdon’s valley and its vineyards.

Choose your visit:

French guided tour at fixed times, non guided tour or visit in the form of a tale for the youngest.



Map of the Caves
Plan des Grottes
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French Guided tour

Duration: 1 hour (+30 min Belvedere)

non-guided-visit

Non guided visit

Maximum 8 people / group - Download our audioguide on your phone (French, English, Dutch, Spanish).


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Visit for 4 - 6 years old

Specially dedicated to 4-6 year olds and their families.


Questions sur les Grottes
  • Is there a restaurant in the touristic site ?

    • "The Hunter Gatherer " offers snacks mainly based on local products as well as hot and cold drinks, to consume on the spot or to take away from the park. Open continuously throughout the day.

  • Can we visit the caves alone ?

    You can opt for a self-guided tour (reserved for groups of less than 8 people). Children are the responsibility of parents or carers. It is forbidden to leave the main path and touch the concretions. Download the audio guide on your phone

  • Can pregnant women, elderly people go down to the cave ?
    • The entire path through the caves is landscaped, marked and lit, but the elevation, the stairs and the temperature differences represent additional physical effort compared to a simple walk outside. It is up to everyone to judge their ability based on their physical condition, knowing that the first part remains very accessible.


    • The 2nd part of the circuit is the most physical.

Provide warm clothing for the visit of the caves (14°c to 4°c for 5/10 min) and comfortable shoes (return by a path in the undergrowth)
The rains have no effect on the activities which can be done under shelter
The Grottes du Cerdon are not subject to flooding