Caving Escapades Grotte de La Castelette- Day trip
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🌋 Full Day Caving Outing - Underground Exploration in Provence
Go on an underground adventure with ExpéNATURE!
Explore caves, discover spectacular caverns, learn to orient yourself in the dark, and enjoy a unique sensory experience, supervised by a qualified guide.
An unusual, sporty and fun nature activity, this trail is suitable for people in good physical condition.
🧭 What can you expect on this caving trip?
Caving is a real underground hike: you'll explore natural galleries where you'll have to walk, crawl or squeeze your way through narrow passages. The course is progressive and adapted to the level of the group, for immersion in complete safety.
This cave is special in that we abseil down, and for the more experienced, we visit an underground lake. This cave requires a good level of physical fitness.
On the program:
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🌿 Walk to reach the cave and discover the natural environment
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🌡️ The transition from the outdoors to the cool underground (17-20°C even in midsummer)
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💡 Equipment and front lighting for exploring the depths
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🧗♂️ Exploration of caves, ledges, secret rooms and rock formations
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🦇 Bats, stalactites and stalagmites can sometimes be seen...
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🧠 Fun activities: orientation in the dark, sensory exercises, group challenges
It's also a unique opportunity to experience complete darkness, understand how caves are formed and discover the secrets of the underground world.
✅ Practical information
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📅 Duration: Full day 7h
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👨👩👧 Accessible from age 12
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🧘♂️ Good physical condition
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👨🏫 Outing supervised by a qualified, enthusiastic and educational guide
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👥 Minimum of 8 participants required - possibility of privatizing if fewer, or fitting in with an existing group
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📍 Meeting point: Sainte baume, Plan d'aups
🧳 What you need to bring :
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Sportswear for the approach walk
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Clothes to suit your sensitivity
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Sports or hiking shoes
- Picnic
🧰 Equipment supplied :
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Caving suit
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Helmet with lighting
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Specific equipment for exploration
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Souvenir photo report 📸 (near the famous blowhole)
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Supervision by a qualified, friendly and experienced guide
⚠️ Conditions and safety
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No medical contraindication to the practice of gentle sports
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Activity subject to weather conditions and group level
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The guide can adapt or modify the route at any time to ensure your safety.
Expénature Quality
Tourism quality
Awarded after stringent checks, it rewards our commitment to offering the best possible experience.
National park spirit
A rare accolade for those who respect and promote the Park's exceptional biodiversity
Sainte Baume Regional Nature Park
A demanding label that recognizes sustainable initiatives for a vibrant region
Handicap Tourism
This official label requires considerable adaptation to ensure a truly inclusive welcome.
Provence evasion
A selective distinction that highlights players who share Provencal authenticity and conviviality
FFCK
Only enthusiasts who meet the Federation's standards are eligible: a real guarantee of confidence.
Nautical resort
Obtained after a rigorous audit, it guarantees a diversified, professional and safe nautical offer.




