Caves of Sassenage
G-PASS Chrono 24HG-PASS Montagne 72HG-PASS PIONNIER 365JNature and outdoor activities
G-PASS Chrono 24h : Prix public €8.00
Free with the G-PASS !
G-PASS Montagne 72h : Prix public €8.00
Free with the G-PASS !
Prix public €8.00
Free with the G-PASS !
The acces and the guided tour of the caves are free with your G-PASS. Dive into the coolness of these caves (12°), listed as a natural heritage site, and admire the crystal-clear waters of the Furon. A change of scenery is guaranteed with this guided tour of the underground world.
Practical information:
- Bring warm clothes and suitable footwear.
- It's a 20-minute walk from the car park to the Grotto ticket office.
G-PASS offer :
- Free admission and guided tour
- Seasonal closure 03/11/2024, reopening June 2025
Horaires d'ouverture
- January, February, March, April, May, November, December: closed
- June: Mondays and Tuesdays closed. Wednesday to Friday: visits by appointment, minimum 18 people. Saturday and Sunday: tours every afternoon at 2pm, 3.30pm and 5pm.
- July and August: tours every afternoon, departing at 2pm, 2.30pm, 3pm, 3.30pm, 4.30pm, 5pm, 5.30pm. Mornings by appointment
- Every Wednesday in July and August, the 2pm visit is devoted to the animation "Omballa's challenges: Mélusine in peril at Les Cuves".
- September: Mondays and Tuesdays closed. Wednesday to Friday: visits by appointment, minimum 18 people. Saturdays and Sundays visits every afternoon at 2pm, 3.30pm and 5pm,
- October: Mondays and Tuesdays closed. Wednesday to Friday by appointment, minimum 18 people.
- Saturday and Sunday: tours every afternoon at 3pm and 4.30pm.
- Closing on 3rd November
Cuves de Sassenage
Created several million years ago by the underground river Germe, Les Cuves cave offers an unusual underground tour. Its narrow passages, flint gallery and rushing river promise an unforgettable journey to the centre of the Earth! As an added bonus, discover the legend of the Mélusine fairy, the cave's mysterious inhabitant, thanks to the sound and light show. There's a pleasant path leading down to the other side of the cave, offering magnificent views of the Furon torrent and its waterfalls. Climbing time: around 15 minutes, 150 m ascent.
Transports en commun
Bus lignes 20, 51 arrêt Place de la Libération