Discovery of a geosite: visit to the Bange cave
Friday 25 July 2025
09:00 to 12:00
Departure of the tour Route des Bauges (D911), place called chez Martinod - 74540 Allèves
Friday 08 August 2025
09:00 to 12:00
10,000 years ago, as the last gigantic glaciers that covered the Bauges region retreated and allowed herds of reindeer to settle, passing men settled in a refuge that would much later be called the Bange Cave...
Visit in French
Visit in French
Ten thousand years ago, as the last gigantic glaciers that covered the Bauges region receded, allowing herds of reindeer to settle there, passing humans settled in a refuge that would much later be called the Bange Cave. It overlooks the Chéran Valley, allowing our ancestors to protect themselves from danger.
This cave, carved out over millennia by waters seeking a passage between the limestone rocks of the massif and the ice of times gone by, is today a window into the contemplation of these mechanisms that are beyond our comprehension.
The half-day tour begins with a short walk of about twenty minutes to reach the entrance of the cave. You will then explore an underground gallery, which will lead you to the lake chamber. This small deep-sea lake is a window onto the aquatic activity taking place beneath your feet. For the more adventurous, you can try your hand at finding another exit, just as the great explorers of the underground world did. For the more contemplative, return via the same route.
This outing is led by DezOterra, a caving and canyoning professional.
This cave, carved out over millennia by waters seeking a passage between the limestone rocks of the massif and the ice of times gone by, is today a window into the contemplation of these mechanisms that are beyond our comprehension.
The half-day tour begins with a short walk of about twenty minutes to reach the entrance of the cave. You will then explore an underground gallery, which will lead you to the lake chamber. This small deep-sea lake is a window onto the aquatic activity taking place beneath your feet. For the more adventurous, you can try your hand at finding another exit, just as the great explorers of the underground world did. For the more contemplative, return via the same route.
This outing is led by DezOterra, a caving and canyoning professional.
General
- Services :
- 9 people max per group
- 4 yrs old min
- Event type :
- Cultural
Directions to :
Route des Bauges - D911
Lieu-dit Chez Martinod
74540
Allèves
GPS coordinates
Latitude : 45.735528
Longitude : 6.098306
Complément localisationMeeting point: https://urls.fr/oI0Cap. Limited parking in the hamlet (note that some spaces are private, so please respect them!), otherwise parking is possible on the shoulder at the exit of the hamlet. This place is located between Allèves and Lescheraines, but is not indicated on site.
| Fares | Min | Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25/07/2025 - 08/08/2025 | |||
| Full price | 40.00€ | ||
| Reduced price | 35.00€ |  Pour les moins de 12 ans | |
- Payment methods :
- Chèques Vacances
- Bank/credit card
Event Organizer
Grand Chambéry Alpes Tourisme
Phone : +33 4 79 54 84 28
Location
Route des Bauges - D911
Lieu-dit Chez Martinod
74540
Allèves