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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
visite-guidee

French Guided tour

Duration: 1 hour (+30 min Belvedere)

visite-en-autonomie

Visite en autonomie

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


visites-pour-les-petits

Visit for 4 - 6 years old

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


Questions sur les Grottes
  • 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.

  • Are there many stairs in the Caves?

      • The tour of the caves is divided into 2 parts (see the sectional plan):
      • Part 1: the 800-meter-long upper gallery corresponds to an elevation gain of approximately 5 floors to descend gradually. It has several stops to take advantage of the premises.
      • Part 2: The large room and the old siphon which leads to the belvedere overlooking the Cerdon’s valley and its vineyard.
      • This second section extends the visit circuit by around 400 meters with an additional elevation equivalent to approximately 5 floors. After a break on the belvedere to admire the Cerdon’s valley, the ascent takes place at your own rhythm to the reception.
    • Are dogs allowed in the caves ?

      • Yes, but they must be carried or placed in a basket. Only small dogs

    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