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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
  • Are there visits in other languages ?
    • No, but we suggest that you download the commentary in different languages on your own smartphone before coming - Download the audioguide

    • We also lend paper translations of the visit (English, German, Dutch, Spanish, Italian and Russian).

  • 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.

  • I am accompanied by a person in a wheelchair, can I visit the caves ?
    • The entire reception area (ticket office, shop, snack point and toilets) is wheelchair accessible independently. The Caves of Cerdon cannot be visited in a wheelchair or with a stroller. The park is accessible with the help of a wheelchair attendant. The park's trails are mostly grassy..

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