The St Christophe Caves Historic Site

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Description

In the heart of the Chartreuse Valley, hides the historical site of the Saint-Christophe Caves, a condensed cultural and natural heritage, ancestral passage of water and men.
Guided tours of 2 caves and an ancient Roman road. Walks, hikes, prehistory game trails, caving activities, bar, store - you'll find what you're looking for on our site for an unforgettable day out with the whole family! Situated on the border between Savoie and Dauphiné, our site takes you on a tour of the Voie Sarde, an ancient Roman road redeveloped in the 17th century along a canyon-like gorge, and the 2 caves of Saint Christophe. The first invites you to take a meander through a meander full of giant potholes, while the second, a refuge according to legend for the famous smuggler Mandrin, can be crossed on a footbridge 20m above the ground, offering a panoramic view. Access to the caves is by guided tour only. In the reception area, a free permanent exhibition presents the Fru site, home to the first prehistoric men in the Chartreuse! To discover this prehistoric habitat, you can follow a 2h30 hike punctuated by 12 play points for the whole family: "Sur la piste d'Azil et Magda" (On the trail of Azil and Magda). Further information at www.grottes-saint-christophe.com/randonnees-et-balades For even more thrills, try acrospeleo, a combination of via ferrata and caving under the ceiling of the lower cave: www.grottes-saint-christophe.com/speleologie-et-acrospeleologie The bar and reception building are accessible to the motor-impaired. Light meals available in July and August. Visits to the caves and the Voie Sarde are not accessible to the motor-impaired.

Pricing

Adult: 11 € Child (5-14 years): 7.50 €. Free entry for children < 5 years, the drivers. Group rate available for > 15 people.

Langues

English
French
Address
3796 route de Chambéry - D1006, Tunnel des Echelles, 73360, Saint-Christophe-la-Grotte
Opening
From 22/03 to 18/04/2025 Departure times on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at 1.30 pm and at 3 pm and at 4.30 pm. On Saturday and Sunday at 11.30 am and at 1.30 pm and at 3 pm and at 4.30 pm. From 19/04 to 04/05/2025 Departure times on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at 1.30 pm and at 3 pm and at 4.30 pm. On Saturday and Sunday at 11.30 am and at 1.30 pm and at 3 pm and at 4.30 pm. From 05/05 to 04/07/2025 Departure times on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at 1.30 pm and at 3 pm and at 4.30 pm. On Saturday and Sunday at 11.30 am and at 1.30 pm and at 3 pm and at 4.30 pm. From 05/07 to 27/07/2025 Departure times daily at 11 am and every 30 minutes between 1 pm and 5.30 pm. From 28/07 to 17/08/2025 Departure times daily at 10.30 am and at 11 am and every 30 minutes between 1 pm and 5.30 pm. From 18/08 to 31/08/2025 Departure times daily at 11 am and every 30 minutes between 1 pm and 5.30 pm. From 01/09 to 17/10/2025 Departure times on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at 1.30 pm and at 3 pm and at 4.30 pm. On Saturday and Sunday at 11.30 am and at 1.30 pm and at 3 pm and at 4.30 pm. From 18/10 to 02/11/2025 Departure times on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at 1.30 pm and at 3 pm and at 4.30 pm. On Saturday and Sunday at 11.30 am and at 1.30 pm and at 3 pm and at 4.30 pm.