1h from Lyon, Geneva and Annecy, in the department of Ain
Depending on the calendar or if you do not want to wait for the guided tour, download our audioguide from your home on your smartphone and choose the non guided visit.
This visit is recommended for groups of less than 8 people who wish to visit at their own rhythm or for families with young children.
Children are the responsibility of the parents. Everyone must respect the path of the visit and not touch the concretions.
- Consult the opening days and time slots offered.
- Download our "Grottes du Cerdon" audioguide on your phone before coming and plan your earphones if possible.
- Go to the reception of the site to get an entry password to access to the cave.
- Access the cave entrance via an underground path and explore this strange world at your own pace. You will walk between stalactites and stalagmites to emerge under a majestic porch which will allow you to choose:
- to join the snack & ticket reception, or
- continue to a belvedere in the middle of the cliff overlooking the Cerdon vineyard (return on your steps to the large porch).
This last section, which gives access to the belvedere, has a greater drop, not recommended for people who do not wish to make an ascent effort.
Extend your day in the great outdoors and opt for the Combined ticket (visit of the Caves and prehistoric workshops) to learn about the gestures and know-how of our ancestors.
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What is the temperature in the cave ?
The upper gallery is at 13/14 °C and then drops to around 10 °C at the end of the large hall. For the second part, the temperature drops to 4 °C for 5 minutes. On the belvedere, you will find the outside temperature.
It is the temperature differences and the elevation that make this second part of the visit more physical.
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Can we take a stroller in the caves ?
No because of the stairs! Please note that we lend baby carriers for free.
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Can we take photos in the caves ?
Photos are authorized but without flash or tripod so as not to disturb other visitors. The use of photos on the web cannot be done without the authorization of the Caves of Cerdon. Videos are prohibited.